Wearing uncomfortable shoes can result in dry calluses or corns on the feet. Also, the appearance of such defects is provoked by certain diseases, for example, those accompanied by bone deformation. Such calluses can cause discomfort and pain when walking, and it is not possible to get rid of them immediately - sometimes even surgical intervention is required. A good remedy, helping to prevent skin chafing or reduce discomfort when walking, if there are already calluses, use insoles for calluses.
Indications for use
- athletes;
- lovers of high heels;
- those who are obese;
- pregnant women.
They will also be useful for diseases that result in improper weight distribution when walking:
- flat feet;
- growths on joints;
- curvature of the foot.
There are several other indications for the use of special insoles - in these cases they will help solve a number of problems:
- increased sweating of the feet - sweat increases friction and provokes the appearance of calluses;
- foot fungus - a humid and warm microclimate promotes the proliferation of pathogens;
- diabetes mellitus - this disease makes the skin prone to dryness and thickening, provokes the appearance of ulcers on the feet;
- injuries and leg fractures - insoles make walking easier due to improved shock absorption.
How to choose?
Pharmacies offer a fairly wide range of insoles for calluses. They are made from silicone or polyurethane gel. For each specific foot problem there is its own, most suitable option insole.
Soft earbuds
These products are made from soft silicone, a material that is highly elastic. They have the following properties:
- reduce friction and pressure on the skin when walking;
- improve blood circulation;
- help reduce leg fatigue under heavy loads;
- prevent the foot from slipping too much in the shoe big size and when sweating;
- contribute to more correct weight distribution in case of flat feet (in this case, soft silicone half-insoles for the forefoot are best suited).
The products have a special adhesive layer for fixation inside the shoes. Before attaching them, it is recommended to wear the insoles for a few minutes without gluing them to check how they feel.
Back stickers
This option is great suitable for those those whose shoes rub their heels. This often happens if it is new and not yet worn. Over time, as the shoes become looser, the stickers can be removed.
Silicone wedge
Wedge-shaped insoles come in three types:
- intended for spaces between fingers;
- for the arch of the foot;
- universal.
Such pads perfectly help with flat feet, and also correct the incorrect rise of the foot in high-heeled shoes.
Silicone rings
This insole is a silicone pad with a ring that fits onto your toe. 
The size of this pad may vary. There are two types of such devices, each with its own purpose:
- the ring is held on the second toe, the pad adheres to the forefoot, covering it completely and protecting it from calluses. This insole is worn for flat feet, deformities of the metatarsophalangeal joints, and in all cases where the forefoot is subject to increased load;
- the ring is put on the three middle fingers, and a small pad is located under them, extending to the little finger. This product is recommended to be worn for curvature of fingers – hammertoes and claws.
Rings cannot be used if there are unhealed wounds on the legs.
Fingertips
In appearance they resemble a toe cap - they are used to protect this particular part of the foot:
- for hammertoe deformities (a degenerative disease that changes the shape of the fingers);
- when one toe passes behind another, which often happens among those who constantly wear high heels;
- when walking in shoes with narrow toes to reduce toe friction.
Finger pads are also very convenient in cases where the nail is damaged or infected with fungus.
Interdigital septa
These products are presented in two types:
- round;
- flat.
Round ones are inserted between the first and second fingers. This is useful for those who have a protruding bone. Flat baffles are designed for the other three spaces between the toes and help prevent the formation of calluses when wearing narrow shoes. They can also be used in other situations where the forefoot is subject to high loads as they help distribute weight evenly.
Partitions must be chosen exactly according to the size of the foot. Before putting them on, you should wash and treat your feet with talcum powder. If there are open wounds on your fingers, you should not wear such inserts.
Silicone liner
These narrow, long silicone pads fit transversely under the midfoot. They were created specifically for lovers of high heels and are intended for correction incorrect position legs. Inserts not only reduce the risk of blisters, but also reduce the load on the spine. 
Heel pads
Such insoles are needed to give the foot greater stability and enhance shock absorption. They vary in thickness - from three to thirteen millimeters. They are worn for flat feet, heel spurs and other calluses in the heel area. They can also correct foot defects or uneven leg lengths.
Gel pads against calluses
Insoles made of polyurethane gel are even softer and more elastic than silicone ones, and have a massage effect on the foot. This effect is achieved through the use of two types of gel in their manufacture - soft and hard. One serves as a filler, the other as an outer layer.
The soft gel moves under pressure and the insole adapts perfectly to the foot. Constant wave movements of the filler improve blood circulation and relieve fatigue. Overlays made from this material are more suitable than silicone ones for legs with already formed painful areas. 
There are special gel pads with a hole. They can be secured so that the callus is in the center of this gap and will not be touched at all when walking.
Gel pads with a fabric or fur surface are specially designed for cold weather.
Insoles made of this material also have disadvantages:
- they can be accidentally pierced and damaged;
- are more expensive;
- are not suitable for wearing when the foot is bent - in this case, more rigid ones are needed orthopedic insoles.
Caring for anti-callus insoles
Products can be removed, washed and re-glued. Wash them with warm water and soap and dry with the sticky side up. 
They should not be treated with chlorine or placed on a radiator or heater. True, each time the adhesive layer becomes less sticky, and eventually stops holding the insoles.
Corns are a common problem that often occurs when wearing uncomfortable or low-quality shoes. Horny areas of the skin spoil appearance and cause pain. Without proper treatment, they can cause foot deformities, diseases of the knee and hip joints, and problems with the spine. When corns appear, the first thing to do is eliminate the cause of the injury - unsuitable shoes.. Orthopedic insoles will help to avoid foot injuries and the formation of corns.
Photo 1. Incorrectly selected shoes lead to a shift in the load on the foot, resulting in flat feet, calluses and corns. Source: Flickr (Daniel Max)
Indications for the use of insoles for corns
Orthopedic insoles should be used both to treat corns and to prevent their formation.
- Overweight.
- Severe sweating of the feet.
- Wearing tight shoes or high heels high heels .
- Deformities of the foot bones, flat feet.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Pregnancy.
- Sports activities.
All of the above factors lead to poor circulation, increased stress on the foot and often cause the appearance of corns. The use of orthopedic insoles prevents the compaction of certain areas of the skin.
Due to the fact that the insoles have the correct anatomical shape, repeating the contours of the sole, when walking, the load is evenly distributed over the entire foot and the risk of corns is significantly reduced.
Types of orthopedic insoles
Today there are different kinds orthopedic insoles that make wearing shoes more comfortable. They can protect only the toes, the entire sole, or only part of it from friction.
Various options for orthopedic insoles are manufactured depending on the purpose:
- Everyday insoles. Can be used every day. Relieves tired legs and stimulates blood circulation.
- Massage insoles. They have a corrugated surface.
- Anti-slip insoles. Allows you to securely fix your leg.
- With heel or toe padding.
- With fabric surface. Suitable for those who find fabric more tactile than silicone.
- Cooling. Contained inside liquid gel. Before use, place the product in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Size matters too:
- They can be full-size, i.e. corresponding to the size of the foot.
- Half insoles occupy about 3/4 of the inner surface of the shoe. This type is actively used for open shoes, as they are not visible to others.
- Inserts are used to support a specific area of the sole: the area at the base of the toes, the longitudinal or transverse arch.
Soft silicone insoles
Silicone is a soft, plastic and elastic material. Insoles made from it allow you to comfortably wear almost any shoe. Silicone insoles allow you to:
- reduce pain while walking;
- softeninside of shoe;
- prevent calluses and corns;
- reduce the load on the foot;
- eliminate the possibility of slipping feet in shoes;
- fix the foot in stretched shoes;
- improve blood circulation.
Rules for using silicone insoles
Before using an orthopedic product, you should wipe shoes damp cloth and good dry her. The insole will not hold up on a dusty or damp surface. First, you should simply put the insole inside the shoe, and then put on your shoes and walk around the room. If the insole is positioned correctly, it does not cause discomfort when moving. Most silicone insoles come with an adhesive backing. You just need to remove the protective film and glue the insole to the shoe. The product can be re-glued to other shoes up to 3 times.
Note! Silicone insoles should be replaced every 3 months.
Backdrop stickers for calluses
Thin silicone stickers allow you to wear shoes comfortably without rubbing the area of your feet above the heel. They do not cause an allergic reaction. Silicone earbuds have antibacterial and flavored impregnations. They prevent the formation of fungus and eliminate bad smell sweat. Silicone glued to the heel of the shoe fixes the foot and reduces friction between the skin and the shoe.
Directions for use: peel off the film and glue the product to the inside of the backdrop shoes.
Interdigital septa
Silicone spacers are produced in two forms:
- Round. Such separators are placed between the first and second fingers.
- Flat. Placed between the remaining toes.
Frequent use of interdigital inserts prescribed according to medical indications For:
- Prevention of development and treatment of transverse flatfoot and joint deformation thumb.
- Correction of bone curvature.
- Reducing pain when walking in incorrectly selected shoes.
- Fixing fingers in the correct position.
- Relieving fatigue when walking long distances or for a long time.
- Reducing diaper rash on the skin between the fingers.
All these factors often cause the formation of corns under the toes, which is why they are used for uniform pressure distribution And to avoid friction and the appearance of defects on the foot.
Application: separator is recommended before use treat with talc, and then install in the interdigital space feet with the narrow part towards the base of the toes.
Note! You should not use partitions if there are open wounds on your fingers.
Gel pads for calluses
If, then to protect it from friction it is recommended to use gel pads. They are made of polyurethane gel, a material that is softer and more elastic than silicone. The gel pads contain mineral oils that prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
How to use: gel pads have round shape with a hole in the center. Product attached to the shoe so that when putting it on, the corn is in the middle of the lining. This way you can protect the keratinized area of skin from further friction and pressure. Gel heel pads are recommended for use if the roughening of the skin can be considered minor. They are thin, soft, reduce impact, and are invisible in low-heeled shoes.
Photo 2. If you constantly have corns, do not neglect visiting an orthopedist. Properly selected insoles will help avoid serious problems. Sometimes the joy of buying new shoes gives way to grief due to feet that are rubbed until they bleed. To avoid such a nuisance, you can use silicone pads for calluses. They are convenient, invisible and inexpensive. The main thing is to choose the right shoe inserts depending on the problem area of the foot.
Silicone is a practical, wearable, durable, easy-to-care material used in many areas. Silicone modeling protective inserts and overlays for feet, heels, and toes make it easier to break in new shoes. Reduces the load on the legs when standing in an upright position for a long time or wearing high-heeled shoes. Soft, easy-to-use protectors and inserts are designed to create a barrier between the walls of the shoes and the skin of the feet, which helps prevent the formation of calluses and corns.
The features of silicone or gel inserts are their hypoallergenicity, wear resistance (one pair of products is enough for 3-5 months of daily wear), absence of odor, ease of fixation, and provision of gentle conditions for painful or problematic areas of the foot.
There are a number of varieties of silicone shoe inserts that can perform a barrier and protective function and have orthopedic purposes. Insert functions:
- correct the rise of the foot with flat feet;
- eliminate the problem of choosing shoes when there is a difference in the size or length of the legs;
- reduce pressure on the heels with plantar fasciitis;
- provide softness in the presence of cracks and other defects on the sole.
Silicone and gel insoles for calluses have an anatomical shape, ensure a comfortable position of the foot inside the shoe, eliminate slipping and pressure from the shoe sole on certain areas of the foot. The convenience of using insoles is that they can be used in several pairs of shoes or sneakers.
Advantages and disadvantages of use
Silicone inserts in shoes against calluses have a number of advantages. For people with foot defects, diseases of the spine and hip joints, different lengths feet or foot size, orthopedic inserts are a necessity and a solution to many problems associated with the disease. Among the advantages are the following indicators:
- preventing the appearance of calluses, abrasions, and corns on the skin of the feet;
- good fixation of the foot in shoes;
- the transparency of the material makes the inserts invisible, which allows their use in sandals and open sandals;
- reducing the load on the legs;
- protection from pain in the presence of calluses, blisters, heel spurs;
- ensuring the ability to stay on your feet for a long time without fatigue;
- prevention, correction of flat feet, longitudinal and transverse;
- the presence of an anatomical shape for all types of inserts;
- providing a relaxing effect in rehabilitation period in the presence of injuries;
- prevention of the growth of the thumb bone, the development of arthrosis, and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
- reducing shoe size if necessary;
- local protection of the problem area in the presence of a blister from rubbing;
- preventing shoe soles from trampling in the heel area;
- protects cracked heels, prevents dryness, provides fast healing skin, decrease pain syndrome when walking;
- the ability to avoid chafing in any individual area, thanks to wide choice silicone products.
The advantages of shoe inserts far outweigh the disadvantages. Judging by the reviews from users of products for calluses made of silicone and gel, there are 3 main disadvantages:
- Sometimes there is a discrepancy between the price and quality of insoles.
- The cost of some types of shoe inserts is too high.
- A huge selection makes it difficult to purchase the right product.
Types and forms
There are many varieties of silicone products to protect the skin of the feet from chafing and correct foot defects. The type, shape, height, length, thickness of the insert depends on the location of the problem in the form of a callus or corn on the foot.
Silicone inserts in the back of the shoe look like narrow strips measuring approximately 2x4 cm. Their thickness is 1-1.5 mm. One side of the pad is equipped with an adhesive composition, with which it is securely attached to the back of shoes, sandals, and sandals. The products protect the back of the foot (above the heel) from the back of the shoe coming into close contact with the skin. Helps to secure the foot in the shoe with a slight discrepancy in size and eliminates foot slipping.
Toe caps for calluses prevent tight skin contact with each other. Such inserts help separate the fingers to prevent chafing and the formation of diaper rash between them. They are used when there is a strong load on the front part, a deformed little finger or big toe joint, hammertoes, narrow toe shoes. Separators have common ground for three pads on the middle toes.
Silicone finger rings perform the same function as finger rings. They look like separate soft transparent rings without a common base. They can be sold ready-made or look like a tube for cutting the desired ring length yourself.
Wedges and interdigital partitions differ in thickness, but have the same purpose. Thanks to their convenient shape, the separators are inserted between the fingers and protect the skin from damage.
- Anti-chafing pads take the form of small pads designed to create a localized barrier between the skin of the feet and the walls of the shoe product. The pads can be used to prevent the formation of calluses and protect an already chafed area.
- Thin strips to prevent chafing are attached along the edge of the shoe, protecting the skin of the feet from pressure along the perimeter.
- Heel pads are indicated for people with spurs, problems with the joints of the legs, pelvis, to reduce pressure on the back of the foot. Prevents heel friction on the shoe sole. Correction of shoe size up to 0.5 of the size and length of the leg if there is a difference in the lower extremities.
- Silicone heel pads for calluses have the appearance of a cut sock. They are a salvation from dry calluses, blisters, and cracks. Their use is indicated for heel spurs and various skin lesions in this area.
- Silicone shoe instep supports play a corrective and preventive role. It provides comfort when walking, supports the foot in the correct position, and prevents it from slipping in the shoe, which prevents the formation of calluses.
- Insoles can be made exclusively of silicone or have a fabric-covered base for use in boots or boots. Well-known companies, producing corrective and protective products are “Shol” and “Salton”.
You can buy silicone and gel inserts for shoes against calluses at any pharmacy in the city. It is more convenient to study the characteristics and description of this or that product, choose the required type of foot protection from rubbing and pressure in the online store.
Rules for using heel pads
Silicone heel pad (also called a muff) is designed to treat dry calluses, abrasions, cracks and spurs on the heel. The material from which the product is made is medical silicone. It is recommended to use the protector at night after toileting your feet, applying a moisturizer or a medicinal drug with an anti-inflammatory effect in the form of liniment. The muff can be worn in open and closed shoes.
When using a heel pad, a feeling of comfort appears, the skin of the heel is moisturized, rough areas are softened, and calluses and cracks heal faster. The muff should be worn daily for 4-7 days, 2-24 hours a day, depending on the degree of skin damage.
Caring for a silicone heel pad is simple:
- Wash in warm soapy water.
- Dry naturally.
The product size is universal, individual selection does not require, it stays firmly on the leg, the medicinal ointment does not let out, it is effective and affordable, sold in pairs.
In what cases is use contraindicated?
Silicone is a unique material that does not cause allergic reactions, prevents the development of pathogenic microorganisms, fungi, and various infections. The only contraindication to the use of inserts is the presence of open, weeping or bleeding wounds on the foot.
In other cases, you can use silicone products to prevent your feet from getting damaged and effectively treat your heels from corns and cracks.
Diseases, high-heeled shoes, specific type of activity - these and many other factors lead to changes skin, namely the formation of calluses and corns in places where there is increased stress on the foot. They not only negatively affect the appearance of the leg, but also cause great discomfort in Everyday life. Calluses and corns on the feet cause pain, which is why you have to give up active image life and dress shoes, as well as resort to specific treatment and a number of preventive measures, including the need to use insoles with shock-absorbing heels
Purpose and use of insoles for corns and calluses
Prevention of the appearance of the above formations on the skin of the feet is to reduce the load on the damaged areas, which makes it possible to implement special insoles for corns on the balls of the feet. Thanks to their design, they carefully support the foot when walking in shoes in an anatomically correct position and, due to special soft zones, prevent damage to the skin on the heels. Insoles for calluses on heels will allow you to forget about the unpleasant sensations in a matter of days.
Advantages of choosing the online store Stelki.ru
The online store "Stelki.ru" offers inexpensive purchase of high-quality insoles and gel inserts for shoes against corns and calluses various types, also orthopedic insoles with heel support with delivery throughout Moscow and other regions of Russia. In our catalog you will certainly be able to find a convenient and functional solution for a painful problem that will return your feet comfort and ease when walking.
One of the most effective means prevention of corns on the feet - special orthopedic insoles. They perform a very important task - they evenly distribute the load from the most problematic areas of the foot to its other parts.
These half-insoles are intended to prevent flat feet and are excellent for treating corns and calluses on the feet.
The manufacturer claims that 1 pair of insoles will serve you faithfully for at least 16 million steps, which is enough for 1600 days with an active lifestyle.
In addition, the use of orthopedic insoles allows you to:
- reduce painful sensations when walking;
- prevent the appearance of “rapid” fatigue;
- improve blood circulation;
- massage the foot and improve the general condition of the legs;
The cost of such insoles in online stores in Moscow is about 700-800 rubles + delivery.
Moisture-wicking gel half insoles
As an alternative to Bykov's insoles, you can buy moisture-absorbing helium half-insoles for 400 rubles. They are indicated for use for corns, pain in the feet when wearing uncomfortable shoes, pain in the heels and enlargement of the big toe.
Besides orthopedic functions Such insoles significantly reduce foot sweating, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin of the feet and prevents the appearance of calluses, cracks and calluses.
Toe and heel pads
The cheapest ones are separate gel pads for your toes or heels. These are the places that are most susceptible to the appearance of corns, but orthopedic effect Such savings will be lower than when using full-fledged insoles.
The price of such liners is from 200 to 400 rubles, depending on the manufacturer and material.
Let's sum it up
Orthopedic insoles fully justify their cost, as they are designed for long-term use without loss of functional qualities. They are not only wonderful, but also significantly improve general health people, relieve fatigue and pain in the legs.
If you have chosen the right shoes for everyday use and additionally purchased orthopedic insoles, calluses and other foot problems will bother you much less often.
