Akusoli Insoles Review: Good Cushioning, Questionable Magnets
Trim-to-fit acupressure insoles with embedded magnets and a silver antimicrobial coating. The cushioning and the massage nubs do real work — the magnetic part is where the pitch outruns the evidence.
Watch the full hands-on review on our YouTube channel.
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What we liked
- Real cushioning that noticeably reduces end-of-day foot fatigue
- Raised massage nubs feel good underfoot, especially at the arch
- Trim-to-fit means one pair works across most of your shoes
- Silver antimicrobial coating genuinely helps with odour
Worth noting
- The magnetic therapy claim is not backed by solid evidence
- A single pair is expensive next to good conventional insoles
- Trim-to-fit is less precise than a moulded or custom orthotic
- Not a treatment for plantar fasciitis or any medical foot condition
If you spend all day on your feet, the appeal of a better insole is obvious. Akusoli is one of the more heavily marketed options: a trim-to-fit cushioned insole with raised acupressure bumps, small magnets embedded across the footbed, and a silver antimicrobial coating.
The short version of this review is that two of those three things do real work, and the third is marketing. Our hands-on is in the video above; here is the detail.
What you actually get
Raised cushions across the footbed with small metal discs set into them.
Akusoli sells in two sizes, S-M (EU 36-42) and L-XL (EU 42-47), and you trim them down to your exact size with scissors. The material is soft, flexible, non-slip and breathable, with a silver coating through it.
The surface is not flat. It is covered in raised cushions of varying height, clustered most densely under the arch and the heel, with small metal discs set into several of them. Those discs are the magnets.
The cushioning is the real product
This is the part that works, and it is worth being clear about why: it is not mysterious. A cushioned insole absorbs some of the repeated impact of walking and standing, and spreads load across more of the foot instead of concentrating it on the heel and ball. Do that for eight hours and your feet are measurably less battered by the evening.
The raised nubs add a second, genuinely pleasant effect. Walking on a textured surface constantly varies where pressure lands rather than loading the same spots all day, and it feels good in the same uncomplicated way that a foot massage feels good. If you have ever stood on a pebble mat, you know the sensation.
Both of those are honest reasons to buy insoles. Neither requires magnets to explain.
The silver coating is a sensible inclusion
Antimicrobial silver is widely used in footwear and sportswear to slow bacterial growth, and bacteria are what make shoes smell. If you wear the same pair through a full workday, this is a small but real practical benefit rather than a gimmick. Do not expect it to replace washing your shoes.
The magnets are where I have to push back
Akusoli leans on "Japanese-inspired magnetic technology" and describes carefully placed magnets providing a constant gentle massage. That phrasing does a lot of work, because a magnet sitting in an insole is not massaging anything. Any massage sensation comes from the physical bump the magnet is mounted in, which would feel identical if the disc were plastic.
On magnet therapy itself, the research is not encouraging. When trials compare real magnets against visually identical dummy magnets, participants generally cannot tell which is which and do not report meaningfully better pain outcomes. Reviews of the literature keep landing in the same place: no reliable benefit beyond placebo.
The acupressure framing deserves similar caution. Pressure and massage genuinely feel good and can help tired muscles relax. The traditional theory of specific foot points mapping to distant organs is not supported by evidence, so treat the diagram of zones as decoration rather than a treatment map.
None of this makes them bad insoles. It means you are paying partly for a story.
These are comfort insoles, not a medical device. Persistent foot pain, heel pain that is worst on your first steps in the morning, numbness or tingling deserve a proper look from a doctor or podiatrist rather than a change of insole.
Fit and the trim-to-fit trade-off
Trimming with scissors takes about a minute and the sizing guide is straightforward. The upside is real flexibility: one pair moves between your trainers, work shoes and boots.
The trade-off is precision. A trim-to-fit insole cannot match a moulded orthotic shaped to your arch, and if you have a significant arch or gait issue, a properly fitted insole from a podiatrist will do more. Akusoli is a comfort product for general tired feet, not a corrective device.
One practical note: adding any insole takes up volume in your shoe. If your shoes already fit snugly, pull the existing liner out first.
What it costs, and the bundle maths
A single pair is $79.99, which is a lot for an insole. The bundles are where the pricing actually makes sense: the four-pack works out at $23.99 a pair, and that is the tier the discount is built around.
That gap is worth noticing before you order. If you only want one pair, this is expensive relative to good conventional cushioned insoles. If you genuinely want several pairs across different shoes, which is a reasonable thing to want given they are trim-to-fit, the per-pair price becomes competitive.
Who they suit
Good fit: anyone on their feet all day who wants more cushioning and does not want to think about sizing, people who rotate between several pairs of shoes, and anyone who likes the feel of a textured, massaging footbed.
Poor fit: anyone hoping the magnets specifically will do something, anyone needing genuine arch correction, and anyone treating a diagnosed foot condition.
The verdict
Judged as cushioned, textured, odour-resistant insoles, Akusoli are a decent product with a genuinely convenient fitting system. Judged as magnetic acupressure therapy, the claim is well ahead of the evidence.
That is why they land at 3.5. Buy them in a bundle if you want comfortable insoles for long days and you like the massaging texture. Do not buy them expecting the magnets to be the active ingredient, and check the current price before you order.
Specs at a glance
| Type | Trim-to-fit cushioned insole |
|---|---|
| Sizes | S-M (EU 36-42), L-XL (EU 42-47) |
| Features | Acupressure cushions, embedded magnets |
| Coating | Antimicrobial silver |
| Material | Soft, flexible, non-slip, breathable |
| Fitting | Trim with scissors to your shoe size |
| Best for | Long days standing and walking |
Frequently asked questions
Do magnetic insoles actually work?
Not in the way the marketing implies. In trials comparing real magnets with identical dummy magnets, people generally cannot tell the difference and do not report better pain outcomes. Any benefit you feel from Akusoli almost certainly comes from the cushioning and the raised massage bumps, not from magnetism.
Will Akusoli help with plantar fasciitis?
Treat them as comfort insoles, not a treatment. Extra cushioning may make standing more comfortable, but plantar fasciitis needs proper assessment. If your heel pain is worst on your first steps in the morning, see a doctor or podiatrist rather than relying on an insole to fix it.
How do you size Akusoli insoles?
They come in two sizes, S-M covering EU 36-42 and L-XL covering EU 42-47, and you trim them down with scissors to match your exact shoe size. It takes about a minute. Because they are trimmable, one pair can move between trainers, work shoes and boots.
How much do Akusoli insoles cost?
A single pair is the most expensive way to buy them. The pricing is built around bundles, with the four-pack bringing the per-pair price down substantially and carrying the largest advertised discount. If you only want one pair, compare it against good conventional cushioned insoles first.
Does the silver coating really stop foot odour?
It helps rather than solves. Antimicrobial silver is widely used in footwear to slow the bacterial growth that causes smell, so it is a reasonable inclusion, especially if you wear the same shoes all day. It is not a substitute for airing or washing your shoes.
Does Akusoli have a coupon or discount code?
No code is currently required. The retailer applies the offer automatically, with savings of up to 71% depending on the bundle selected.
