Orthotic Insoles for Kids ⸱ G8 Performance

Orthotic insoles for kids

Kids orthotics - a word from G8 founder, David Lee

I have three kids who have done athletics and soccer. My youngest plays academy level soccer and trains 3-4 days a week, plus games...

The problem with school shoes

Each of my treasures have had foot pain at some stage. School shoes are a big part of the problem, and the antithesis of what I believe – especially while their feet are forming.

During the early stages of a child’s development I want their feet to move as naturally as possible, so the muscles and ligaments can reach their full potential.

When they start playing in sport-specific shoes I need to protect this freedom of movement as much as possible.

For kids with shoe sizes between 33-37 (US 1-4), we recommend our G8 Ignites. Beyond US 4, our G8 2620 insoles are advantageous for kids shoes.

Balance and stability

Whatever sport your kids choose to play, their feet will be called upon to perform precise pivots, propel them into explosive leaps, jumps and midair turns, and execute proper landings to maintain balance and reduce injury.

That's where the G8 2620s come in...

2620s for kids beyond size 37 (US 4)

G8 Performance Pro Series 2620 Insoles reduce the risk of injury by delivering completely customizable support via G8's uniquely flexible arch pieces (5 height options, and 11 position options) - greatly reducing stress on the joints.

Leonardo da Vinci said, “The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”

When we study the engineering of the foot, we discover that it’s designed to move dynamically. But – even the best sports shoes by omissions in their design will over time, inhibit the foot’s natural movement.

This inhibition goes on to cause muscles to shrink, natural gait to change, and other parts of the body to unnaturally accommodate the force on your kid's feet.

2620’s inside their sporting shoes encourage the foot’s natural movement – that is, the amazing feat of engineering our bodies were born with – and help prevent common injuries and ailments by strengthening the feet.

Strong feet mean more power, stability and endurance.

Think about it: to lift a heavier weight, you need to make your biceps stronger. To run an endurance marathon, you need to strengthen your calves and quads.

To harness the explosive power of your feet, you need to strengthen them.

Did you know the human foot has 29 muscles associated with it? That’s a lot of muscles to strengthen.

Improving foot strength can help prevent injuries, improve balance and stability, and enhance your overall performance.

But exercising your feet doesn’t mean running around in the latest technology sports shoe. There are plenty of hi-tech shoes on the market, for every sport… but our feet were actually born for the opposite.

Our feet are biomechanically designed to be free and move dynamically – the opposite of being constricted inside a rigid shoe.

Even the best shoes can negatively impact and even injure your feet.

G8 Performance 2620 insoles are specially designed to strengthen your feet while you are wearing shoes. They have been created to allow your foot to move within the shoe as if it was bare and free.

Walk a few steps barefoot and observe your feet as you walk. They contract, then expand lengthwise, then splay (spread out a little at the toes) and then slightly pronate (they roll inward slightly to act as a shock absorber for your body).

Wearing 2620’s actively exercises and strengthens your forefoot, allowing it to flex inside your shoe as it’s naturally supposed to. (In contrast, most other insoles and orthotics are designed to limit foot movement.)

They’re also fully customizable. Over time as your feet become stronger, you’re able to adjust the insole to keep improving your foot strength – like a weightlifter adding heavier weights to their bar.

Stronger feet means more power, improved performance and increased stamina.

Join the movement.

Why insoles for kids if they don't have foot problems?

Sporting shoes inhibit the foot's ability to move naturally. This can lead to the muscles in your feet atrophying. This is what causes pain and numbness - so keeping your feet healthy and strong is an excellent way to prevent the pain from ever appearing in the first place.
Because they exercise your foot muscles, using 2620s as orthotic insoles will over time, enhance your child's performance. By making their feet stronger, they’ll be able to expel more force through them, resulting in them being more stable and move faster.
Your feet are more important than you think, and if they’re too weak, the rest of the body will have to compensate. This can lead to issues with your back, knees, ankles and more. The health of your feet has an impact on your overall health.
G8 Performance 2620 insoles have been designed to increase blood flow, and so support the healthy supply of blood to your feet. Healthy blood circulation is essential for general health and in the case of our feet can prevent conditions such as "hot foot".
G8 2620 insoles increase foot proprioception. Increasing the feeling in your foot is a great way to improve your balance and agility - and prevent falls or injuries caused by numbness of toes and feet.

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In summary...

1. Increased force transfer, which means greater forward momentum and less pressure on lower limbs

2. Better biomechanics and a positive effect on ankles, knees, hips and back

3. Better balance and brain-foot connection (preconception), meaning your kid's feet respond quickly and more accurately to your brain’s placement signals.

Enhancing performance and lessening injuries with G8 2620s

G8 Performance 2620 insoles are specially designed to strengthen feet by mimicking the dynamic function of bare feet even whilst you are wearing shoes - in everyday shoes, and in sporting shoes.

Unlike other insole products on the market, 2620’s aren’t a ‘quick fix’.

Instead, they are designed to increase foot strength and health in the long term. And because 2620’s are fully customizable, they can be quickly and easily adjusted as your child's feet strengthen.

Many 2620 users report increased performance and endurance over time.

2620’s actively exercise and strengthen the forefoot by assisting flex at the forefoot for maximum energy disbursement on impact. This allows the foo to efficiently expel energy.

Other full-foot benefits include:

- Supporting the foot throughout the entire gait cycle

- Enhancing stretch and strength within the foot

- Maintaining bone structure

- Facilitating a more natural way of moving.