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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping with foot correction exercise on foot pressure and foot posture index of subjects with pronated feet. Methods: Twenty-eight participants were randomly divided into a kinesio taping with foot exercise group (Experimental group, n=15) and a sham kinesio taping with foot exercise group (Control group, n=15). In the experimental group, foot correction exercise with kinesio taping was performed for six weeks. The control group performed the same method but with sham kinesio taping. All participants performed kinesio taping with foot correction exercises training for 30 min/day, three times/week for six weeks, for a total of 18 times. The foot pressure was evaluated using a free step. Foot shape was evaluated using the foot posture index. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in foot pressure and foot posture index. The Experimental group showed significantly greater improvement in foot pressure after six weeks compared to the control group. In addition, the Experimental group showed significantly greater improvement in foot posture index after six weeks compared to the control group. Conclusion: Kinesio taping with foot correction exercise training is effective in improving the foot pressure and foot posture index of subjects with pronated feet.