There are LOTS of reasons! In fact, we think wool is one of the best materials for insoles because it really is functional. Here are a few some of wool’s unique qualities that make it the perfect material to use for insoles:
Odour resistant – this is one of the main reasons wool is so brilliant for insoles. In fact, better than most manmade material insoles. As you may already know, human sweat does not actually smell. It is the bacteria that develops over time in our clothes or shoes that causes body odour. Wool naturally absorbs and locks away odours during wear. The wool fibre actively binds odours within its fibre where bacteria do not thrive. As a result, the garment remains fresher for longer. Clever hey?
Naturally breathable - wool has a unique structure that allows it to absorb and release moisture (such as sweat) without affecting its thermal efficiency. It can absorb up to 30 per cent of its own weight, even when next to skin.
Extra warm - thanks to wool’s hygroscopic abilities these insoles will help to keep your feet nice and warm. That is also why wool works so well for our 100% Sheep’s Wool Insulation!
Hypoallergenic - wool is resistant to bacteria that can trigger skin irritations in some people.
‘Bouncy’ – the insoles are 10mm thick so add a great bit of comfort and bounce!
Completely natural – our insoles are made of 100% Herdwick Sheep’s wool from Cumbria that we collect during our Operation Wool project every year.
Sustainable – wool is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet because it is totally renewable thanks to all the lovely sheep we have in the UK.
Compostable after their long life – these insoles should last you a good few years but, like all good things, they must come to an end. BUT, because the insoles are made with 100% wool, they are fully compostable! Hooray!
If you want to read more about the wonders of wool visit the Campaign for Wool website where they have lots of cool facts about wool!
What shoes can I use these wool insoles for?
They are suitable for all shoes really, but we love using our insoles in walking boots, winter boots, wellingtons, gardening shoes and our slippers!
What size insoles do I need?
Our wool insoles come in two different sizes: a smaller size (UK shoe size 4-8) and a larger size (UK shoe size 9-12). Both are 10mm thick.
With everyone’s feet being different shapes and sizes, we have designed the insoles so that you can measure them to fit your own feet. To get the best fit, take the insole out of the boot or shoe you are planning to fit the wool insoles into. Use this as a template to cut your new (and much comfier!) wool insole and tadaah! Cosy, fresh smelling insoles that will fit perfectly in your shoe. After some wear, the insoles will compress down and mould to the exact shape of your foot.
Why is wool great for insoles?
There are LOTS of reasons! In fact, we think wool is one of the best materials for insoles because it really is functional. Here are a few some of wool’s unique qualities that make it the perfect material to use for insoles:
Odour resistant – this is one of the main reasons wool is so brilliant for insoles. In fact, better than most manmade material insoles. As you may already know, human sweat does not actually smell. It is the bacteria that develops over time in our clothes or shoes that causes body odour. Wool naturally absorbs and locks away odours during wear. The wool fibre actively binds odours within its fibre where bacteria do not thrive. As a result, the garment remains fresher for longer. Clever hey?
Naturally breathable - wool has a unique structure that allows it to absorb and release moisture (such as sweat) without affecting its thermal efficiency. It can absorb up to 30 per cent of its own weight, even when next to skin.
Extra warm - thanks to wool’s hygroscopic abilities these insoles will help to keep your feet nice and warm. That is also why wool works so well for our 100% Sheep’s Wool Insulation!
Hypoallergenic - wool is resistant to bacteria that can trigger skin irritations in some people.
‘Bouncy’ – the insoles are 10mm thick so add a great bit of comfort and bounce!
Completely natural – our insoles are made of 100% Herdwick Sheep’s wool from Cumbria that we collect during our Operation Wool project every year.
Sustainable – wool is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet because it is totally renewable thanks to all the lovely sheep we have in the UK.
Compostable after their long life – these insoles should last you a good few years but, like all good things, they must come to an end. BUT, because the insoles are made with 100% wool, they are fully compostable! Hooray!
If you want to read more about the wonders of wool visit the Campaign for Wool website where they have lots of cool facts about wool!
What shoes can I use these wool insoles for?
They are suitable for all shoes really, but we love using our insoles in walking boots, winter boots, wellingtons, gardening shoes and our slippers!
What size insoles do I need?
Our wool insoles come in two different sizes: a smaller size (UK shoe size 4-8) and a larger size (UK shoe size 9-12). Both are 10mm thick.
With everyone’s feet being different shapes and sizes, we have designed the insoles so that you can measure them to fit your own feet. To get the best fit, take the insole out of the boot or shoe you are planning to fit the wool insoles into. Use this as a template to cut your new (and much comfier!) wool insole and tadaah! Cosy, fresh smelling insoles that will fit perfectly in your shoe. After some wear, the insoles will compress down and mould to the exact shape of your foot.
SnugFeet Wool Insoles
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£5.40
In Stock
Select Size: Size 4-8
Made in the UK
UK Wool
Plastic-free
Sustainable
Compostable
Our ever so cosy Snug Feet Wool Insoles add a luxurious layer of comfort to your footwear. Made with 100% Herdwick wool, we use the wastage felt during the production of our Chimney Sheep® draught excluders to create the insoles (we hate waste!). Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast who is searching for the perfect walking boot inserts or someone who wants to make your slippers extra warm when it gets a little chilly, our wool insoles are guaranteed to leave your feet feeling warm and smelling fresh!
Using wool as a material for our Snug Feet Wool insoles is perfect as it means they are:
Odour resistant
Breathable
Hypoallergenic
Perspiration controlling
Extra warm
‘Bouncy’
Completely natural
Sustainable
Compostable after their long life
These pure wool insoles are 10mm thick and come in two sizes - a UK 4-8 and a UK 9-12.
Product description & details
Why is wool great for insoles?
There are LOTS of reasons! In fact, we think wool is one of the best materials for insoles because it really is functional. Here are a few some of wool’s unique qualities that make it the perfect material to use for insoles:
Odour resistant – this is one of the main reasons wool is so brilliant for insoles. In fact, better than most manmade material insoles. As you may already know, human sweat does not actually smell. It is the bacteria that develops over time in our clothes or shoes that causes body odour. Wool naturally absorbs and locks away odours during wear. The wool fibre actively binds odours within its fibre where bacteria do not thrive. As a result, the garment remains fresher for longer. Clever hey?
Naturally breathable - wool has a unique structure that allows it to absorb and release moisture (such as sweat) without affecting its thermal efficiency. It can absorb up to 30 per cent of its own weight, even when next to skin.
Extra warm - thanks to wool’s hygroscopic abilities these insoles will help to keep your feet nice and warm. That is also why wool works so well for our 100% Sheep’s Wool Insulation!
Hypoallergenic - wool is resistant to bacteria that can trigger skin irritations in some people.
‘Bouncy’ – the insoles are 10mm thick so add a great bit of comfort and bounce!
Completely natural – our insoles are made of 100% Herdwick Sheep’s wool from Cumbria that we collect during our Operation Wool project every year.
Sustainable – wool is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet because it is totally renewable thanks to all the lovely sheep we have in the UK.
Compostable after their long life – these insoles should last you a good few years but, like all good things, they must come to an end. BUT, because the insoles are made with 100% wool, they are fully compostable! Hooray!
If you want to read more about the wonders of wool visit the Campaign for Wool website where they have lots of cool facts about wool!
What shoes can I use these wool insoles for?
They are suitable for all shoes really, but we love using our insoles in walking boots, winter boots, wellingtons, gardening shoes and our slippers!
What size insoles do I need?
Our wool insoles come in two different sizes: a smaller size (UK shoe size 4-8) and a larger size (UK shoe size 9-12). Both are 10mm thick.
With everyone’s feet being different shapes and sizes, we have designed the insoles so that you can measure them to fit your own feet. To get the best fit, take the insole out of the boot or shoe you are planning to fit the wool insoles into. Use this as a template to cut your new (and much comfier!) wool insole and tadaah! Cosy, fresh smelling insoles that will fit perfectly in your shoe. After some wear, the insoles will compress down and mould to the exact shape of your foot.
Why is wool great for insoles?
There are LOTS of reasons! In fact, we think wool is one of the best materials for insoles because it really is functional. Here are a few some of wool’s unique qualities that make it the perfect material to use for insoles:
Odour resistant – this is one of the main reasons wool is so brilliant for insoles. In fact, better than most manmade material insoles. As you may already know, human sweat does not actually smell. It is the bacteria that develops over time in our clothes or shoes that causes body odour. Wool naturally absorbs and locks away odours during wear. The wool fibre actively binds odours within its fibre where bacteria do not thrive. As a result, the garment remains fresher for longer. Clever hey?
Naturally breathable - wool has a unique structure that allows it to absorb and release moisture (such as sweat) without affecting its thermal efficiency. It can absorb up to 30 per cent of its own weight, even when next to skin.
Extra warm - thanks to wool’s hygroscopic abilities these insoles will help to keep your feet nice and warm. That is also why wool works so well for our 100% Sheep’s Wool Insulation!
Hypoallergenic - wool is resistant to bacteria that can trigger skin irritations in some people.
‘Bouncy’ – the insoles are 10mm thick so add a great bit of comfort and bounce!
Completely natural – our insoles are made of 100% Herdwick Sheep’s wool from Cumbria that we collect during our Operation Wool project every year.
Sustainable – wool is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet because it is totally renewable thanks to all the lovely sheep we have in the UK.
Compostable after their long life – these insoles should last you a good few years but, like all good things, they must come to an end. BUT, because the insoles are made with 100% wool, they are fully compostable! Hooray!
If you want to read more about the wonders of wool visit the Campaign for Wool website where they have lots of cool facts about wool!
What shoes can I use these wool insoles for?
They are suitable for all shoes really, but we love using our insoles in walking boots, winter boots, wellingtons, gardening shoes and our slippers!
What size insoles do I need?
Our wool insoles come in two different sizes: a smaller size (UK shoe size 4-8) and a larger size (UK shoe size 9-12). Both are 10mm thick.
With everyone’s feet being different shapes and sizes, we have designed the insoles so that you can measure them to fit your own feet. To get the best fit, take the insole out of the boot or shoe you are planning to fit the wool insoles into. Use this as a template to cut your new (and much comfier!) wool insole and tadaah! Cosy, fresh smelling insoles that will fit perfectly in your shoe. After some wear, the insoles will compress down and mould to the exact shape of your foot.
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Shipping & Returns
Standard delivery
Free when you spend over £30 or £3 for orders under £30.
Delivered within 2-4 working days from the date of dispatch.
Smaller items will be delivered using Royal Mail 48. Larger items will be delivered by Fedex or ParcelForce.
Delivery Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays).
Expedited delivery
£6 for all orders.
A fully tracked service, delivered within 1-3 working days, from the date of dispatch.
Smaller items will be delivered using Royal Mail 24. Larger items delivered via FedEx or ParcelForce.
Delivery Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays).
We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same, re-sellable condition that you received it, unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
The postage cost for the return will need to be covered by yourself (please keep the proof of postage until your return has been processed).
At the core of Chimney Sheep is our Community Interest Company, Buy Land Plant Trees (BLPT). For every purchase you make with us, 20% of the profit facilitates the planting of trees on agriculturally poor land in Cumbria.
We set up BLPT in 2019 as a ‘boots on the ground’ tree planting initiative. The company is run by us and the tree planting is done by us. We do it to help you and us to reduce our impact on the planet. The trees we plant reduce CO2 output as well as contribute to the reduction of flooding and the creation of habitats for wildlife.
BLPT isn’t a tick box exercise nor a distant and detached carbon offset company. In fact, this is as much part of our business as the products we sell and is an integral part of our ethos. We are big believers in the phrase ‘think globally, act locally’ and want to make a genuine difference
We live in an old house with stone flagged floors. The Herdwick insoles inside my felt slippers are perfect. Honestly, my feet have never been warmer in winter.
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Lucie Brione
Good for keeping feet warm and comfortable
I was given a pair at Christmas 2022 which helped keep my feet warm in a pair of new shoes that didn't provide much warmth or cushioning. That worked a treat, but the shoes' heals failed (fixed for now) and some of the insoles got damaged. Also over time they grew thinner, so I have purchased another 2 pairs. The old insoles did not go to waste, I use them in a pair of trainers that have become a bit uncomfortable, but didn't have much space to accommodate brand new insoles which are quite thick.
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Sheila
Warm feet
I found the insoles easy to trim to required size. I have them inside my slippers and one other pair of shoes and they make a real difference to icy toes.
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Peter
Nice and soft and warm and not itchy.
I purchaced another 4 pairs
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Alison
Good for gardening boots
Bought to use in gardening boots. Warm feet are always a bonus when gardening in Winter months. Bit fiddly though to ensure cutting size is correct for my boots but otherwise good. Pity they don’t come in a full range of sizes.
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