Modern life, characterized by a hectic pace driven by numerous daily commitments, is often also the primary cause of minor or major discomforts. Spending many hours of the day standing or sitting, or performing particularly strenuous activities, may eventually cause a general feeling of discomfort in the legs.
In the worst-case scenario, this discomfort can turn into more or less pronounced pain. It is therefore important to take care of the health and well-being of your body to avoid these painful symptoms, starting with the legs.
The legs are often subject to swelling, fatigue, and pain, as they support the entire body and determine its balance. A practical, extremely comfortable, and effective support for the legs is the anatomical footbed. Let’s discover why you should wear an anatomical footbed, what it can be used for, and when it is useful to wear one.
Anatomical footbed: who is it useful for?
An anatomical footbed can help reduce painful symptoms in the legs, back, and feet. This support is designed to provide comfort and well-being for the leg and is useful:
- for back pain. The overloads and tension caused by the heel striking the ground are reflected throughout the spine. The so-called “shock wave” is therefore one of the determining factors in back pain;
- for swollen and tired legs. Step by step, foot support helps amplify the pumping effect, which has a positive effect on venous recirculation. Wearing a footbed can improve foot support;
- for cellulite. The gel footbed helps improve microcirculation in the legs. Poor microcirculation is one of the main causes of worsening orange-peel skin;
- for plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, heel pain, and metatarsalgia. Wearing an anatomical footbed helps treat these conditions;
- for those who want to make their shoes more comfortable;
- for those who want to prevent foot pain.
When is it best to wear anatomical footbeds?
Gelattto anatomical footbeds are designed based on the natural shape of the foot, with the aim of ensuring a pleasant feeling of well-being and comfort. These supports are particularly comfortable, cushioning, and soft, so they can be worn at any time of day.
Gelattto produces footwear with anatomical footbeds that can provide comfort and well-being on every occasion. In particular, when worn:
- at home throughout the day;
- outdoors on any occasion, both at work and during leisure time;
Gelato, Sole Mio, Woodstock, Baci, and Go are all products that can be used both at home and outdoors. Gelato, Sole Mio and Woodstock are shoes with an anatomical footbed already fixed above the sole.
The Baci shoes contain a removable anatomical footbed.
Go shoes are suitable for those who work on their feet for many hours a day and contain the Cloud anatomical footbed.
Cloud and Secret are footbeds that can be inserted into any shoe from which the original insole can be removed, effectively making it more comfortable and useful for reducing leg fatigue.
Technical features of Gelattto footbeds
Gel or memory-foam Gelattto anatomical footbeds can help relieve pain, swelling, and fatigue thanks to their special shape. These supports stand out for their innovative features:
- the arch and the heel concavity. These elements support the metatarsals, helping the foot during weight-bearing and promoting venous return;
- the heel height, designed to prevent overloading of the rearfoot and back. Gelattto helps create the best conditions for balance, promoting proper foot support.