The Best Skateboarding Insoles for Impact, Comfort and Support

Alright, so just FYI: better insoles make a huge difference when you're skateboarding. And whether you’re new here or pop in every week, it’s something we just can’t say enough. 

Think about what your feet go through during a normal session. You're jumping, landing, pushing, stopping, twisting, slamming your feet into the ground—it's a lot. Sometimes you're stomping tricks bolts. Sometimes you're not. Sometimes you're just sitting there wondering why you thought that trick was a good idea in the first place (ha). Regardless, it's a lot of impact. And it all adds up, whether you realize it or not. 

Your skate shoes are doing their part, but what's happening inside those shoes matters just as much. A quality pair of skateboarding insoles can provide additional cushioning, arch support, impact protection, and comfort to help your feet handle the abuse. And if you ask me, no matter where you are in your skateboarding journey, that's a super good thing.

Skateboarding Is Hard on Your Feet

Call me Captain Obvious, but skateboarding hurts. Every trick, every bail, every gap, drop, handrail—whatever!—it all sends force through your feet. Hell, even just pushing around the neighborhood or spending a few hours hating life and skating flat (ha) still means you're taking thousands of steps and fighting impact the entire time.

Your feet are your foundation, so when they aren't getting enough support or cushioning, the effects can unfortunately extend way beyond your feet. Foot fatigue, heel pain, arch pain, sore ankles, and general discomfort can all make it harder to enjoy time on your board. Repeated impact can also contribute to common foot problems like plantar fasciitis over time, which absolutely sucks. That's where better insoles come in. More specifically—Remind Insoles. (Don't let the imposters fool you!)

Stock Insoles Just Don't Cut It

We have nothing against your skate shoes. I promise. That said, we do have something against the sad little piece of foam that comes inside a lot of them. Stock insoles are often thin, basic, and designed to help complete the shoe—not necessarily to provide the level of support and impact protection that skateboarders need. And once that foam starts compressing, it becomes even less effective.

If you're skating regularly, replacing those stock insoles with a performance insole can be one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your setup. Think of how good a new board feels. New bearings and wheels. Same vibes, man. Same vibes. 

So, What Are the Best Insoles for Skateboarding?

Here's the fun part: there isn't one single "best" insole for every skateboarder. Your arch type plays a major role in finding your perfect Remind insoles, but luckily, we've created five different models that cater to ALL walks of life. 

Our Medic, Destin, Cush, REDE, and Remedy insoles are all great options for skateboarding. I mean, have you seen our team? Enough said. But again, the right choice for YOU simply comes down to your individual feet and what kind of support and feel you're looking for. 

The Medic: Serious Support for Medium to High Arches

The Medic is built for skateboarders who want focused arch support along with cushioning and impact protection. If you've got medium to high arches or tend to experience foot fatigue during long sessions, the Medic can provide the additional support your feet are looking for. Because we all know a fun little session can turn into an all-day mission pretty quickly. You might as well be comfortable.

The Destin: A Great Option for Flat Feet

If you have flat feet or low arches, the Destin is a great place to start. Our Destin insole provides targeted support designed to help promote better foot alignment while delivering the comfort and impact protection you need for skateboarding. And like all Remind insoles, the Destin works just as well for walking, working, running errands, or any other activity where your feet put in serious hours. 

The Cush: Comfort Meets Impact Protection

If cushy comfort is high on your list, our Cush insole delivers plenty. The Cush combines cushioning, arch support, and impact protection to help take some of the sting out of repeated landings and long days on your feet. It's particularly well suited medium to high arches and skateboarders who want a more cushioned feel underfoot. Wanna give your feet a little more love every time you land? The Cush is calling. Steve Caballero approved, by the way ;). 

The REDE: Built for All-Around Performance

The REDE is our all-around performance insole and a ripping option for skateboarders of all skill levels. The REDE uses a two-layer foam construction designed to balance comfort, impact protection, and responsiveness. Want maximum impact protection? Go with our REDE Impact. Looking for more responsiveness and energy return? Our REDE Active uses Active Foam to give you a more energetic feel. Either way, the REDE is built to keep up when you're putting in serious work. 

Remedy: Personalized Support

Not sure exactly what your feet need? Don't trip! Our Remedy insole takes a more personalized approach. With Heat Molding Technology, the Remedy can be molded to the shape of your feet, giving you a customized fit and feel (without the heavy price tag). It's a great choice for skateboarders who want personalized support and comfort without having to guess which standard shape will work best for them. 

Pros, Amateurs, Beginners—Everybody Can Benefit From Remind

Here's something we love about skateboarding: It doesn't matter if you're skating in the Olympics or just learning how to ollie. Your feet still take impact. It still hurts. And it's still the greatest thing in the world. 

Top pros are skating gnarly ass spots these days, and they're putting their bodies through insane levels of impact. Hungry up-and-comers are putting in hours every day trying to get better, sometimes one-upping the pros! And beginners are learning how to deepen their bag of tricks (while taking some brutal, but necessary, slams along the way). Everyone is putting their feet through the ringer. This is why everyone can benefit from better support and impact protection.

You don't have to be a pro skater to justify a quality pair of skateboarding insoles. In fact, if you're just starting out, there's no reason you need to wait until your feet hurt before giving them some extra support. Get to the front of the line, dude! Your feet will be stoked. 

Find Your Sole-Mate! 

So, do better insoles actually make a difference for skateboarding? We think your feet will answer that question pretty quickly. The right skateboarding insoles can provide additional cushioning, arch support, impact protection, and comfort—helping you feel better while you're skating and making those long sessions a little easier on your feet.

And whether you're searching for the best insoles for skateboarding, dealing with foot pain, looking for better impact protection, or simply tired of the stock insoles that came with your shoes, Remind has an option for you. 

Get to know your arch type. Think about how you skate. Figure out what kind of support and cushioning you need. Then get your feet into something better. 

Hey, skateboarding is hard enough. Your insoles shouldn't be.

*Not sure which Remind Insoles are right for YOUR feet? Take our Insole Finder Quiz to find your perfect match!