Material Matters: OrthoLite

what makes a sneaker feel Have you ever considered, in great detail, exactly comfortable? Factors like fit and cushioning technology are some plausible influences, but one of the key elements is actually much simpler than that: the insole. If you’ve forgotten what an insole is, take a look back on our lecture.

The humble insole is perhaps one of the most significant factors in how a shoe feels. Insoles can totally change fit, flexibility, breathability, and anything else contributing to overall comfort. For this instalment of Material Matters, we take a deep dive into OrthoLite, the self-proclaimed leading manufacturer of insole foams. For a company that reportedly produces over 500 million pairs of insoles each year, their online presence is surprisingly small.