A plantar insole has bearing areas (6, 7, 8, 9) of the main surface which
are provided with a rigidity or hardness which are less with respect to
other areas (10-13) of the main surface. These areas (6-9) are arranged
under the major bearing areas of a foot, i.e. under toes, under the
metatarsal heads, under the heel and under the external bearing area of
the foot, making it possible to attain a compromise between the necessity
of an impact absorption and stabilization of the foot in a shoe. The
insole may be adapted to any type of footwear.