Insoles for High Arches

Support has a shape. Comfort has a feel.

Choosing insoles for high arches starts with two separate questions: does the support sit comfortably beneath your foot, and do you like the cushioning above it? A taller-looking arch is not automatically a better match. The curve should meet your foot without a sharp pressure point, while your heel stays securely seated inside the shoe.

All five PerseveranX models use a high-arch profile. They are different cushioning choices, not a ladder of low, medium and high support. Start with the feel you enjoy, then use the same fit checks whichever model you choose.

Find your cushioning feel

• Embrace — softly contouring, low bounce. A gently yielding surface for people who enjoy soft contact without a pronounced spring. A useful starting point when you want cushioning to settle around your foot.
• Fusion — firmer, with less sink. A more substantial cushioning feel than Embrace, with low bounce. Choose it if you prefer less yielding contact; a firmer feel does not mean a thinner insole.
• Bouncy — pronounced spring. For people who like a noticeable return underfoot as they move. Compare it with Plush when you want spring but are deciding how soft the initial contact should feel.
• Plush — soft contact, with spring. For a softer first impression paired with a lively return. It is a different cushioning preference from the low-bounce feel of Embrace.
• HoneyComb — a response that changes with pressure. Flexible under gradual pressure, with a firmer response to quick impact. Choose this feel because you enjoy that contrast, rather than expecting it to behave like consistently firm Fusion.

Check the fit before a full day

Use the size and shoe-fit guide to compare the insole with your shoe's removable liner. Try it in the shoes and socks you plan to wear. Remove the original liner only if it is designed to come out; stacking inserts can take away useful space.

Check three things together: the arch meets your foot comfortably, your heel is secure, and your toes still have room. Do not force a pronounced support shape into a shoe that feels too tight. If the arch creates a sharp pressure point, a different size or shoe may be needed; changing cushioning alone will not necessarily solve the fit.

Choose for the day you actually have

Spend more time at a counter or on a hard floor? Browse our standing-day selection. Need an insert for a roomy work boot? Start with our work-boot selection, then check the boot's requirements and available space.

For a fuller explanation of arch placement, read the high-arch buying guide. Or use Find your fit to narrow the cushioning choices before selecting your size on the product page.