Health, Fitness & Wellness
its home category
What the AIs say
#53 best · 3 of 6 agree“AI Mode ranks Sole highest (avg #3.0 over 1 mention); Perplexity is the most sceptical (#15.0).”
synthesised · the AI panel
What reviewers say
4.0 / 5 ★ · 1 reviewed“Sole produces affordable, off-the-shelf insoles that reliably control foot motion and absorb shock, though they lack the customization and rigidity of true orthotics.”
1 of 9 products reviewed
The brief
The brand in a paragraph.
Sole delivers affordable, ready-made insoles with reliable shock absorption and midfoot support for everyday foot discomfort, though they sacrifice the rigidity and custom fit of true orthotics. Reviewers consistently praise the gel and air-cushioned comfort across multiple thickness options, but note that off-the-shelf sizing and softer construction limit effectiveness for severe biomechanical problems.
Why premium · Home Fitness Equipment?
How Sole earns the label.
4 of Sole's ranked products in Home Fitness Equipment carry street prices, and 3 of the 4 land in the premium third of their fields — the F85, the F80 Treadmill and the F80; the rest sit 1 in the middle third.
Sole's median street price here is $1,500 — 123% above the $672 median across every priced product ranked in Home Fitness Equipment. The label describes where the prices sit, not how good the products are.
Price neighbors — Home Fitness Equipment
as of August 1 · 10 brand medians · Google Shopping?
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the whole category and rank Sole's products — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
AI Mode ranks Sole highest (avg #3.0 over 1 mention); Perplexity is the most sceptical (#15.0).
AI Mode
#3.0
avg over 1 mention · best #3
Grok
#9.3
avg over 3 mentions · best #3
Perplexity
#15.0
avg over 5 mentions · best #6
The words the panel uses
AI most often praises Sole for being "folding" (3 mentions) and "reliable" (3).
- folding3
- reliable3
- running2
- heavy flywheel2
- cushioned2
- sturdy2
- value2
- adjustable console1
- high-capacity1
- home1
- preset workouts1
- recumbent1
Wins & misses?
Where it leads, where it lags.
Sole lands 2 top-10 placements with no clear weak spots in tracked intents.
Top wins
Where it lags
No misses below #20 — Sole is a top-tier presence everywhere it appears.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Across 14 weeks of tracking: 1 intent steady, 1 climbed, 1 slipped. Biggest move: climbed 6 ranks in Best Exercise Bikes (now #5).
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same lineup, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it and the buyers who rated it.
Video reviews?
What reviewers say about the brand.
AI summary of 5 reviews · as of Jun 2026
Sole produces affordable, off-the-shelf insoles that reliably control foot motion and absorb shock, though they lack the customization and rigidity of true orthotics.
What they praise
- Shock absorption through air pockets and gel cushioning makes long hours on feet comfortable
- Controls midfoot collapse and helps address plantar fasciitis and knee alignment issues
- Available in multiple thicknesses to fit different footwear from dress shoes to work boots
- Durability across product lines allows multi-year use without replacement
- Insurance coverage possible when prescribed by a doctor
What they knock
- Less rigid than competing products like Powerstep, offering less control for severe biomechanical issues
- Limited to off-the-shelf sizing rather than custom-molded fit
- Different product lines address different problems, requiring knowledge to select correctly
Who reviewers think this brand is — and isn’t — for
For you if
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Act three
The lineup, ranked.
Every Sole product with its AI rank — reviewer verdicts join the board as coverage lands.
The lineup, reconciled?
Every product — both verdicts.
F80 Treadmill is Sole's most-recommended product, ranking across 1 buyer question, with F85 close behind.
The bottom line
So which one do you buy?
Best overall
Tops both judges — the AIs’ #25 pick, with a reviewer score to match.
Owners' favourite
Highest buyer rating in the lineup — ★4.1 across 836 Google reviews.
Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
What makes Sole insoles work for foot pain?
Sole uses air pockets and gel cushioning to absorb shock, which helps with comfort during long hours on your feet. Reviewers note the insoles control midfoot collapse and can help address plantar fasciitis and knee alignment issues.
How do Sole insoles compare to Powerstep?
Sole insoles are less rigid than Powerstep, offering less control for severe biomechanical problems. Reviewers are split on which works better: one emphasizes Sole's foam construction for plantar fasciitis, while another notes Powerstep controls midfoot collapse better for knee pain.
Who should buy Sole insoles?
Sole works best for runners, retail workers, and people with mild to moderate foot pain who need affordable motion control across multiple pairs of shoes. They're not suitable for athletes with severe biomechanical issues or anyone needing truly custom-molded arch support.
What's the main downside of Sole insoles?
Sole offers off-the-shelf sizing rather than custom-molded fit, and different product lines address different problems, so you need to know which one fits your issue. They also lack the rigidity of true orthotics for severe conditions.
How long do Sole insoles last?
Reviewers note that Sole insoles are durable across their product lines and allow multi-year use without replacement.
Do Sole insoles fit in different shoes?
Sole makes multiple thicknesses to fit different footwear, from dress shoes to work boots, so you can use them across several pairs.
Rivals?
Who it competes against.
Sole's closest rival is XTERRA Fitness — and Sole comes out ahead in 2 of 2 of the questions they both answer (100%).
- XTERRA FitnessHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- Life FitnessHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- True FitnessHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- LifeSpanHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- TechnogymHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- ProFormHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
- PrecorHealth, Fitness & WellnessSole leads 2–0 · 2 shared · 1 categoryCompare
The recap
Where it stands today.
- Reviewer verdict★Not enough evidence yet — avg 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviewed product; more reviews needed before we call agreement.
- FootprintStrongest in Health, Fitness & Wellness (best single-question rank #3), across 2 buying intents.
- AI verdictAI Mode ranks Sole highest (avg #3.0); Perplexity most sceptical (#15.0).
- TraitsMost often associated with “folding” (3 mentions) and “reliable” (3).
- Top productF80 Treadmill is the most-mentioned Sole product this snapshot.
- Closest rivalXTERRA Fitness (2–0 across 2 shared intents).
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