4.5 — MOULDED INSOCKS

Compression-moulded insocks in PU foam and EVA, with top-cover options.

A moulded insock is an anatomically contoured footbed — shaped under heat and pressure in a compression mould to match the internal geometry of a shoe last. Unlike a flat-cut insole blank, a moulded insock is a three-dimensional component: arch support, heel cup, and forefoot profile are built into the mould, producing a footbed that fits the shoe and the foot rather than sitting flat inside it.

Shakti Group produces insocks in PU foam and EVA across a range of density and hardness profiles. Dual-density constructions — heel and forefoot moulded from materials with different Shore A values — allow us to build specific cushioning and support characteristics into a single component. Top-cover lamination is completed within the moulding step, so cover and base form a single integrated component.

For safety footwear, insocks are produced to meet anti-static and ESD requirements, with construction compatibility verified against steel toe box and composite midsole assemblies.

Close-up of a moulded shoe insole and sole
ProcessCompression moulding
Capacity10,000 pairs/day
MaterialsPU foam, EVA, dual-density
Top-coversFabric, mesh, non-woven
Used In
Safety & occupational footwear
Performance & sports footwear
Orthopaedic & comfort footwear

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