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An orthotic gel insole is a shoe insert made with cushioning gel materials to provide support, shock absorption, and pressure relief for the feet. It improves comfort, corrects foot alignment, reduces strain on joints, and helps alleviate pain caused by conditions such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, or prolonged standing and walking.
The primary product categories of orthotic gel insoles include full-length insoles, 3/4-length insoles, heel inserts, arch support insoles, and others. Full-length insoles are cushioning and support devices designed to provide comfort and correct foot alignment across the entire length of the foot, helping reduce pressure and prevent injuries. These products are made from materials such as silicone gel, polyurethane gel, thermoplastic gel, and others, and are distributed through online stores, pharmacies, specialty stores, supermarkets, and other channels. Applications include sports and athletics, medical use, personal use, and related purposes, serving key end users such as adults, children, and the elderly.
Tariffs are impacting the orthotic gel insole market by increasing import costs of silicone, polyurethane, and thermoplastic gels. Segments such as full-length and arch support insoles in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected. Increased production costs have slowed adoption in retail and medical segments. Positive impacts include encouraging local manufacturing and development of cost-effective gel materials, improving supply chain resilience.
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The orthotic gel insole market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2025 to $2.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing foot disorders, rise in sports participation, awareness of foot health, technological improvements in gel materials, growth of e-commerce distribution.
The orthotic gel insole market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to innovations in customizable and therapeutic gel insoles, adoption of smart sensors in insoles, expansion in elderly and pediatric segments, rise of athleisure and sports applications, growth of online retail channels. Major trends in the forecast period include shock absorption gel innovations, customizable orthotic insoles, sports performance gel enhancements, memory foam gel technology, medical therapeutic gel applications.
The rising prevalence of foot-related disorders is expected to drive the growth of the orthotic gel insole market. These disorders impact the structure, function, or health of the feet, leading to pain, discomfort, and difficulty in movement. The growing incidence of foot problems is largely due to more sedentary lifestyles, which contribute to obesity and increased pressure on the feet. Orthotic gel insoles offer targeted cushioning and support, providing relief for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and flat feet. By reducing foot pressure, they improve comfort and mobility, benefiting people in their daily activities. For example, in June 2024, Orthopaedic Research UK reported that approximately 23% of adults aged 18 to 65 suffer from hallux valgus (bunions), with the rate climbing to 36% among individuals over 65. This rise in foot-related issues is driving market expansion for orthotic gel insoles.
Leading companies in the orthotic gel insole market are focusing on strategic partnerships to enhance technological innovation and broaden their market presence. A strategic partnership involves two or more organizations working together to share resources, expertise, and efforts to meet shared goals. A notable example occurred in March 2024 when Frido, a consumer healthcare brand based in India, entered into a partnership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a professional T20 cricket franchise. This collaboration marked a pioneering alliance between an insole brand and a T20 League team, resulting in the launch of a special edition sports insole and technical socks. These products are designed to address knee and foot conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and other lower body discomforts. This move highlights Frido's commitment to sports innovation and its goal to expand its product range through exposure via the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In October 2025, Coats Group plc, a UK-based Tier 2 supplier of essential materials, components, and digital solutions for the apparel and footwear industries, completed the acquisition of OrthoLite for around $770 million. Through this acquisition, Coats plans to grow its footwear division by entering the rapidly expanding premium insole market, enhancing its product offerings, innovation capabilities, and access to customers among global footwear brands. OrthoLite is a US-based company specializing in premium performance insoles and advanced footwear material technologies.
Major companies operating in the orthotic gel insole market are New Balance Athletics Inc., Aetrex Worldwide Inc., Bauerfeind AG, Superfeet Worldwide Inc., Sorbothane Inc., ProFoot Inc., Sidas SAS, Spenco Medical Corporation, Protalus Inc., PolyGel LLC, Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Ltd., FootBalance System Ltd., Sole Sports & Health Ltd., Currex GmbH, FORM Insoles Inc., Foot Science International Ltd., Scholl's Wellness Company LLC, Scheinkopf GmbH, Stable Step LLC, FootActive Ltd., Pedors Shoes Inc., Implus Footcare LLC, Vive Health LLC, Dr. Frederick's Original LLC
North America was the largest region in the orthotic gel insole market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the orthotic gel insole market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the orthotic gel insole market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The orthotic gel insole market consists of sales of metatarsal pads, custom-molded gel insoles, gel forefoot cushions, gel toe separators, and sports and athletic gel insoles. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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