Why Winter Equals More Foot Pain (and How Remind Insoles Help)

Winter hits, the temps drop, and suddenly everyone’s dealing with more aches, stiffness, and straight-up confusing foot pain. Whether you’re skating a crusty spot, trekking through snow, stacking miles, or just trying to stay active when it’s 20 degrees out, winter has a way of exposing every flaw in your footwear—and every weakness in your feet.

But here’s the good news: most winter foot pain is fixable. And better yet, it’s usually not about buying new boots or shoes, or even changing up your routine. It’s about supporting your feet properly when the cold starts messing with them. That’s where Remind Insoles come in.

Why Winter Makes Foot Pain Worse

Winter creates the perfect storm for foot discomfort—seriously. Here’s what’s going on:

1. Cold Temps Tighten Everything Up

When your feet get cold, blood flow decreases. Muscles tighten, ligaments stiffen, and your arches stop doing their job. Add movement—skating, walking, snowboarding, running—and you’ve got a recipe for soreness, arch strain, and heel pain.

2. Winter Footwear Isn’t Always Friendly

Most winter boots are built to keep you warm, not comfortable. Big, stiff, unsupportive liners + zero arch structure = your feet fighting for stability all day. Even your favorite skate shoes and running shoes feel super different in colder months because the rubber stiffens, making every landing feel harsher.

3. You’re On Your Feet More Than You Realize

Winter means more pressure on your feet: holiday shifts, long walks through cold parking lots, snowboarding weekends, and training sessions that hit harder because the ground is cold and unforgiving.

4. Your Body Changes How It Moves in Cold Weather

You naturally adjust your stride on icy ground—shorter, tense, uneven steps. That extra tension works its way up through your feet, ankles, knees, and hips.

Put all that together and you get the spikes in foot pain that happen every winter: foot pain, heel bruises, sore arches, plantar fasciitis flare-ups, lower back tightness, and general “why do my feet hate me right now?” discomfort.

How Remind Insoles Fix Winter Foot Pain

Remind Insoles work year-round, but they shine in winter for one big reason: they give your feet the structure, warmth, shock absorption, and alignment support they’re not getting when everything around them stiffens up.

Instead of letting cold weather make your feet do all the work alone, each Remind model steps in (literally) to add stability, cushioning, and proper alignment—so you can skate, snowboard, walk, work, and train without feeling like winter is working against you.

Below is a full breakdown of which model works best depending on your arch type, the fit you prefer, and what you need during the cold months.

THE MEDIC

If you want an insole that instantly upgrades the feel of your footwear—especially vulcanized skate shoes—The Medic is your go-to. It sits in that sweet spot of medium-high arch support with a slightly firmer, more structured feel than The Cush. It’s built for full-foot stability from heel to toe, without the bulky padding that eats up space in your shoes or boots. Skaters swear by it, endurance athletes love it, and essential workers rely on it for long days on unforgiving surfaces.

Specs of Medic: 5.5mm forefoot • 9mm heel • designed for mid–high arches.

Specs of Medic Impact: 7mm forefoot • 11mm heel • designed for mid–high arches.

THE DESTIN

If your arches sit on the lower side—or you just want maximum softness without losing impact protection—The Destin checks every box. It’s our softest insole because it doesn’t include the stabilizer material found in our firmer models, allowing it to mold naturally to your foot without ever feeling intrusive. Pro skaters ride it, ultra-runners depend on it, and anyone who wants comfort with real impact support falls in love with it fast.

Specs of Destin: 5.5mm forefoot • 9mm heel • built for low–all arches.

Specs of Destin Impact: 7mm forefoot • 11mm heel • built for low–all arches.

THE CUSH

Have wider feet? Meet the insole you’ve been needing forever. The Cush is our widest model and pairs a medium-high arch with a semi-rigid design that locks in heel and arch support. It’s the model that makes heel bruises a thing of the past and brings that “walking on clouds” feel to everything—from skate shoes to work boots to snow gear. Every step feels better than the last, especially in cold weather when shock absorption matters most.

Specs of Cush: 5.5mm forefoot • 9mm heel • designed for mid–high arches.

Specs of Cush Impact: 7mm forefoot • 11mm heel • designed for mid–high arches.

THE REMEDY

If you want an insole that adapts specifically to your foot, The Remedy is exactly that. Its four-layer foam impact rebound system is built for heavy use and serious performance, giving you cushioning that doesn’t pack out over time. Add in Heat Molding Technology and you’re getting personalized alignment, even weight distribution, and extremely responsive support. It’s lightweight, durable, and one of our all-time best sellers for a reason.

Specs of Remedy Gen2: 5.5mm forefoot • 9mm heel.

Winter Foot Pain Doesn’t Have to Be Part of the Season

Cold weather can stiffen your feet, slow your blood flow, and make every step harsher—but the right insole turns all of that around. Remind Insoles give your body the support winter takes away, so whether you’re skating crusty streets, logging winter miles, working long shifts, or living in your snowboard boots, you can keep moving comfortably and confidently all season.

If winter foot pain feels inevitable, it’s not—you just need the right support. And that’s exactly what Remind was built for.

Still not sure which Remind Insoles are right for YOU? Take our Insole Finder Quiz and find your perfect match!