How to Build Shoe Insoles

Remove the old insole from your shoe., Place the old insole over cardboard., Trace the insole shape with a pencil., Cut out the insole design., Repeat.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Remove the old insole from your shoe.

    Shake off any dirt or surface grime.
  2. Step 2: Place the old insole over cardboard.

    The cardboard needs to be thick and preferably have a "cushioned" feel to it
    - old cartons are good. , Once you have the shape right, you can go over the outline with a marker to make it easier to see. , Use scissors that are sharp enough to cut cardboard easily. , Make two insoles for each shoe.

    This will allow you to air one insole and insert the other, extending the life of both insoles.
  3. Step 3: Trace the insole shape with a pencil.

  4. Step 4: Cut out the insole design.

  5. Step 5: Repeat.

Detailed Guide

Shake off any dirt or surface grime.

The cardboard needs to be thick and preferably have a "cushioned" feel to it
- old cartons are good. , Once you have the shape right, you can go over the outline with a marker to make it easier to see. , Use scissors that are sharp enough to cut cardboard easily. , Make two insoles for each shoe.

This will allow you to air one insole and insert the other, extending the life of both insoles.

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