With Solemate, we are able to offer a more precise fitting custom insole using the latest 3D scanning technology. Once we have taken a scan of your feet, we can customise the insole in various ways not possible with our current moulded footbeds -

• Adjust the thickness of individual insoles to alter the volume of the boot. This can allow for a snugger fit or reduce pressure on the instep.

• Adjust the stiffness of the insole, allowing for differing levels of support and comfort.

• Add a heel lift to the insole rather than adding one to the inside of the boot. We can define the exact height of the lift.

• Further copies of the insole can easily be printed for use in other footwear, such as cycling shoes or everyday shoes.
  
  Furthermore, environmental waste is reduced because the insole is printed, so there is no excess material, unlike current moulded insole, which need to be trimmed and ground before fitting.
  

Once we have assessed your foot and biomechanics, we take a scan of the underside of both feet separately and take a picture of the stock insole so that your new Solemate insole fits exactly into your boots. This takes around 3-5 minutes.

This is sent off, and each scan is quality-checked before being sent to print. Each insole takes around 6 hours to print. Once printed, the insoles are quality-checked again before being shipped back to us for the final fitting (if you prefer, the insoles can be shipped directly to you). The whole process usually takes around 7 days.

A set of Solemate insoles costs £150. This includes an initial biomechanical assessment of your feet and lower body alignment, 3D scans of your feet, quality-control checks, printing, a second quality-control check, return shipping, and a final fit and assessment.