An insole having a molded base and a top sheet. The insole includes
directional air ports for facilitating airflow above and below the
insole. In addition, the insole has a shock absorbing pad positioned on
the bottom of the base to provide cushioning to the area of the joints of
the metatarsals and proximal phalanges and along a portion of the fifth
metatarsal. A rear shock absorbing pad is provided which provides
cushioning to the center of the calcaneus and which has an extension
along the medial portion to provide cushioning to the talus. Two
anatomical centering devices are provided on each side of the rear
portion of the insole to support and direct the foot into the proper
position over the cushioning pads. The medial anatomical centering device
also provides additional stiffness to the arch area.