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This study aims to evaluate and compare the effect of walking with two different insole types\u2014dimple insoles versus a conventional insole\u2014on foot temperature changes in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Methods: Thermal imaging was used to measure the foot temperature of nine participants immediately before and after walking 250 m in each insole. Temperature variations were analyzed for the whole foot across four specific regions to assess and compare the effect of each insole on foot temperature. Results: The Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test revealed that contralateral temperature differences between the left and right feet after walking (\u2206TAfter) were significantly (p&lt;0.05) lower in dimple insoles compared to the conventional insoles. This effect was particularly strong in the midfoot and toe regions. Conclusions: The results indicate that insole type can influence foot contralateral temperature differences after walking. 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