5 shoe models with cushioned insoles for working on your feet for many hours

“Spain is the country in the European Union where the most people work on their feet throughout the entire day.” This was one of the key findings from a report broadcast on the regional channel TeleMadrid in February 2023. Specifically, based on data collected in a Eurostat study, it indicated that 43% of Spaniards work on their feet for most of their working day. 

The importance of the service sector to the country's economy, with more than 15 million professionals, is one of the reasons explaining such a high percentage. All these people need footwear that improves their physical well-being and reduces the risks associated with spending a long time on their feet. Shoes with cushioned insoles help achieve this.

Risks of working on your feet for many hours and how to prevent them

Standing is a natural posture for human beings. However, doing so for prolonged periods, without breaks and with little movement, creates health risks. Let us look at some of them: 

• Muscle fatigue and tension caused by maintaining the position continuously and unnaturally.
• Joint and muscle pain. Prolonged standing puts strain on the back and lower limbs. Plantar fasciitis, spinal pain and forefoot pain are the most common disorders. 
• The development of varicose veins. A static position inflames the veins and causes varicose veins to appear. 
• Tired legs syndrome. Standing for many hours reduces blood flow to the legs, which can trigger this condition, manifested as heavy legs, cramps, swelling or tingling. 
• Joint discomfort and rheumatic disorders. The knees, hips and spine are subjected to continuous strain. If the necessary measures are not taken, there is a long-term risk of ligament and tendon damage and rheumatic problems.

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work sets out, in the document Prolonged constrained standing, a series of good practices aimed at reducing the incidence of these problems. Taking preventive measures can even prevent them from occurring. 

• Establish rest periods. The company must allow workers to have rest periods according to the needs of the role. 
• Offer alternatives so staff can move, stretch and change posture while standing. 
• Provide seats for workers to rest.
• Provide occupational risk training that teaches the best ways to reduce risks from working on your feet. 
• Provide workers with suitable footwear. Shoes with cushioned insoles are an excellent solution for improving the health of professionals who work on their feet. 

Shoe models with cushioned insoles for working on your feet 

The well-being of professionals who work on their feet for many hours depends largely on the footwear they wear. At Shoes For Crews, we know that every profession requires specific footwear, which is why we offer an extensive catalogue that adapts to every need. Today, we present five shoe models with cushioned insoles, ideal for protecting people who work on their feet. 

1. Condor II model

Footwear that adapts to all kinds of situations and is ideal for standing for many hours. In addition to being shoes with cushioned, removable insoles, they feature a wider-than-usual heel, which increases comfort and traction. 

The recycled polyester inner lining and padded collar and tongue are also designed to provide comfort to those who choose this model. Its membrane coating protects against spills, which is very useful in some professions.

2. Triston II model

Available in white or black, their comfort and casual style make these shoes with cushioned, removable insoles excellent companions for people whose work requires them to remain on their feet for a large part of the day. 

The slip-resistant outsole of this unisex footwear reduces the risk of trips and is also ideal for professionals who face wet environments in their day-to-day work, as it is water-resistant.

3. Cambridge III model

Men's footwear that stands out for the elegance of its classic style while keeping user comfort a priority. To achieve this, it has a cushioned, removable insole and a padded collar that provides great comfort for the people who wear it. 

The model is available in black and is complemented by other features that reinforce this combination of distinction and comfort: 360º stitched reinforced outsole, steel shank or recycled polyester inner lining

4. Envy III model

This women's shoe model with a cushioned, removable insole combines distinction and well-being for people who work on their feet and need to wear it for many hours. Among its many advantages are its lightness, weighing 245 grams per shoe (based on size 38), and the comfort for the foot provided by its recycled polyester inner lining.

 Safety is a priority in its design, with an impact-absorbing rubber heel and a steel shank. Its heel height is 3.8 centimetres. 

5. Fergus model 

A high-quality slip-resistant outsole, composite toe protection, and fuel oil and penetration resistance are some of the distinctive features of this unisex model, designed to increase the safety of workers who wear them for many hours. 

Of course, it is also designed to maximise professional comfort. How does it achieve this? These shoes with cushioned, removable insoles have a recycled polyester inner lining with an upper made from recycled fabric or waterproof leather.

Foot care and comfort are essential for professionals who work on their feet for many hours, and shoes with cushioned insoles support both. Our aim is to offer you footwear in which quality, comfort and safety come above all else, which is why the Shoes For Crews catalogue includes models with different features. Contact us, and we will advise you on the solution that best suits your needs.