Arch pad that is used to support the arch of he foot.

 An arch cookie is a small insert that is placed just under the arch of the foot.  Arch cookies are used a lot in shoe stores and pedorthics practices to give just a little arch support without using a bulky partial or full-length arch support.  Use of an arch cookie gives support to the foot with decreased bulk in a shoe.  So in cases like a loafer or boat shoe, an arch cookie fits very well.  Arch cookies come in varying sizes so they can be used in both pediatric and adult shoes.