In a process for producing shoes in which the upper (1) and the lining (2) are joined to the area (5) which forms the insole into a common, pocket-like component, whereupon the upper (1) is formed over a last and is joined to the sole (6) of the shoe, before the lasting process an ankle support (7) and/or an intermediate layer (9) which is provided with a foot bed is introduced into the pocket which is formed between the upper (1) and the lining (2).