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Not as soft, cushiony, or thin as I had hoped -- but still a really nice insole. Being a "Softec" line of insoles, I expected that the insole would be a bit more flexible and, well, soft. But the core part of the arch support wasn't soft at all -- it was hard. Not quite as rigid as a Superfeet insole, but still pretty hard. And while I didn't expect a ton of cushioning, I had hoped for more than these had. Finally, they were too thick to fit into my boots that I had bought these for -- forcing me to put them into another pair of shoes. So...does that mean they're not so good? Not at all! They're great in the shoes I have them in -- shoes with a removable insole and the extra room for them and shoes that have a more cushiony outsole. In those shoes these insoles work great. But in a dress shoe with a leather-type outsole and no removable foot bed? You'll want something thinner.
These are really good. Very comfortable and make a noticeable difference. What more needs to be said?
Reviewer: Nancy Schnur from Kailua, Hawaii
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These are great insoles. I have always depended on Ryka for my jazzercise shoes because they fit well and last. But with age I find I need more cushioning and that is where these work best. Tried some locally purchased brands but none compare. I didn't even need to heat and mold them. But even if I did it would be worth it.
Just what the doctor ordered! My son is an active teen who can't slow down to heal. These gave him the comfort he needed. The actually mold to the foot after a few minutes in the oven. Genius!
I like these so much I have put a pair in all my shoes, dress, hiking, workout. I tired others, these were the best support and comfort. I do have rather high arches.
Reviewer: Debbie from SF Bay Area, California
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Love these insoles! I have flat, narrow feet that always hurt, no matter what shoes I wear -- especially after having both back and knee surgery. These insoles help to relieve the pain, unlike every other insole I have tried in the past. They were recommended to me by my back surgeon. Yes, the insoles are expensive -- but they are worth it! I normally wear a 6 to 6.5 shoe, depending on the brand. I tried both the 6 and 6.5 (women's) in this insole, and the 6 fit best. This specific model is primarily for hiking boots, or other "higher profile" shoes. The slightly less padded model (Signature DK) is perfect for lower profile/model athletic shoes.
This is a great product but didn't work well with my feet and boot. It had too aggressive of an arch for my foot and it filled my boot up too much.
Reviewer: Stan Rasmussen from United States
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Well made, may be good for some but not for me, too thick in the toe area and not much cushion to the pad.
Wonderful arch support. Thin insole does not take up much room in the shoe, which is wonderful when trying to eke our all the width and depth from your shoes. The thinness means there is not a lot of cushioning which has led to sore feet on extended hikes. I like this product enough to keep one pair in my ski boots and one pair in my shoes.
I have very high arches so I put these in my sneakers I work out in (aerobics, walking, cross-training) and use for physical therapy (tendinosis and a calf sprain). They work very well and I've noticed a difference in my arch support. I did not heat them up in the oven as some suggested not to do for high arches. No complaints here!
Very good, but very firm. Also squeaks a bit in shoe. The upside is that this being a thin insole made some snug shoes fit much better. But they are very hard. Comfortable, but hard.
Love them! I have been have foot and ankle problems for the last couple years. I knew a need some kind of insole. I went to a podiatrist and they prescribed me orthotics for my ridiculously high arch. When they told me my insurance wouldn't cover them, I made the mistake of asking how much? They wanted $500. I immediately went online and looked up the top rated for insoles for arch support and this was the one. Zappos, as always, sent them to me with 2 days. I put them in the oven and into my shoes and wow! I have never had so much support in my life. After wearing them for less then 5 hours my ankle pain dissipated. They not only give me amazing arch support but they incredibly comfortable. I would recommend these to anyone who underpronates and needs that extra support for any activity.
Great upgrade over standard insoles. Lots of arch and mid-step support. Be aware that it raises your foot height in your shoe/boot about an eighth of an inch, so make sure you have the room to spare.
I have been using Powerstep by Pinnacle Insoles for a few years, these were so hard and hurt my feet, no cushion at all! I will stick with the powerstep and highly recommend those if you like a cushioned insole. These hurt!
I purchased 7 different arch supports at the same time to test them all out and Sole was the winner. Best support, love that it's heat mold-able. I play roller derby and wear them in my Riedell 495 boots. I wear a size 6.5 shoe and 4.5 skate boot. It fits perfectly in all my shoes and I trimmed it a tiny bit to fit my skate. (Other arch supports I tried: Superfeet Green, Black, Yellow, Spenco Total Support, Max Insole and Thin Insole) Everyone's foot is different. I think all of these offer a money back guarantee if you're not happy. It's worth it to purchase and step into them to see if they're even a good fit. If it is try it out for the 60 or 90 day guarantee and see if it works for you!
I've been a runner for about a decade and have insisted upon using these in my running shoes for the last seven years. I have high arches and a fairly neutral stride, and these give me all the arch support and shock absorbency I need for my 4- to 6-mile runs. They don't seem to absorb shock via "cushion" -- they're fairly hard -- but via a more solid "springiness" that doesn't break down nearly as easily as standard, cushioned shoe inserts do. I won't run (or hike) without these insoles.
I've used these on several shoes, and the only complaint I have is that the arch didn't hold up very well over time. I'm a big guy, and within 6 months it wasn't doing its job. While it started out great, didn't hold up...and for the money I thought it should. Went back to my Superfeet, while it's not as high of support, it holds up better.
I bought these for my son years ago and he swears by them. He is a long distance runner and they make a huge difference. He would never use the inserts that come in running shoes; these give much more support and form to the foot bed.
I've used Sole orthotic supports for at least ten years. They give great arch support! I like the customized molding to the foot. The thin sport insert is nice because it takes up very little foot space inside the shoe. It would be worth your time to try them.
I bought a pair of the EV Ultra's to try in hiking and ski boots and perhaps some of my shoes that have removable insoles. Having now used them in a pair of La Sportiva approach shoes, I'd offer this comment: the insoles are quite thick and will likely change the fit of whatever shoe/boot you're using them in. Using a midweight sock, the fit of the approach shoes was much tighter in the toe box and top of the instep. The soles may compress some over time, but if you have a high arch and/or the fit of your boot or shoe is perfect with the stock insoles, you want to look for a thinner Sole product.
These were exactly as I wanted them to be. An inexpensive alternative to a custom orthotic. They were easy to mold and fit in my shoe great. I do have a wide width and they fit great. May have to trim for a B width shoe. I wore them the first day with no problems and every day since. I have bought more for other shoes.



SOLE™ understands that like your fingerprints, your feet are unique. They have contours and curves that are not supported by generic insoles. The custom support and cushioning of SOLE™ Custom Footbeds is molded to your unique foot shape, providing unmatched comfort and pain relief.