Sorbothane Launches Anti-Pronation Insole

Shock-absorbing material Sorbothane seems to have been around for ever, but the brand is taking a step into the 21st Century with the launch of the Sorbo-Pro Total Control insole which is designed to control excessive pronation.

The insole, says Sorbothane, is intended to 'ensure that feet are correctly supported, aligned and cushioned'. It combines Sorbothane cushioning with 'biomechanical pronation control technology'. What that little mouthfull means, is that the insole features a heel cup and a stabilising arch support which are designed to cradle the foot and reduce its tendency to flatten the arch of the foot under impact and misalign joints right up the leg and beyond.


The insole also incorporates Sorbothane impact-absorbing material under the heel, forefoot and big toe to reduce the impact of hard surfaces during foot strike and beyond. Finally a silver-based anti-microbial treatment stops odours.

The anti-pronation element of the design works on similar principles to the likes of Superfeet and Sole and should be fine for the majority of people who over-pronate slightly, though it won't  help those with serious bio-mechanical issues. Where the Sorbothane design differs is in the incorporation of extra shock-absorbing material into the insole.

Sorbothane is claimed to absorb 'up to 94.7 per-cent of foot impact shock' and act like a part solid, part fluid material. If you dropped a large ball bearing onto a pad made of the material, in other words, it would pretty much stop dead with no notable rebound. That's fine, but it does means that Sorbothane insoles can feel a little 'dead' in our experience, if you're expecting something springier.

We'll try and get some in for review and see how they compare with the offerings from Superfeet and Soul - both of which we're very positive about. Price for the Sorbo-Pro Total Control is £27.99 and you can find out more at www.sorbothane.co.uk.