Superfeet All-Purpose Support Medium Arch Insoles (Blue) - Trim-To-Fit Orthotic Shoe Inserts - Professional Grade

I am a Physical Therapy Student and have learned how to cast for custom insoles. Basically in class we are told that we should recommend that patients first try "off the shelf" insoles to see if they work. The idea is that sometimes it may seem like a foot problem when its something else, and sometimes its a foot problem that the off the shelf insoles will fix. If someone still has problems beyond this then custom orthotic insoles are a great choice, but at least we tried cheaper options first. Its practical and often works great. I had mild foot soreness after long walks and long work days. I started by cross training with Merrell Barefoot Trail GlovesMerrell Men's Barefoot Trail Glove. I really got the shoes to check them out rather than to try and fix any problems, I was curious and I like them. These are nice "barefoot" shoes but I don't believe they made any change in my mild dynamic overpronation. Basically I just need a little extra support that my regular shoes don't have. I have a medium arch and these superfeet are great. I use them in a few different shoes that luckily had a similarly sized and shaped insole. They fit my arch exactly by shoe size as selected on amazon. The rigid rearfoot piece is very important. If you need support because your arch is mobile (like mine) than you need something rigid under it so it will keep its shape. If you have a rigid arch, then you need something to build up to your arch, stay there, and cushion it to absorb impact. Either way, I think superfeet can fill that role or atleast are worth a shot. The blue ones are great for my medium dynamically overpronating arch. I cannot speak to the green, black, or orange ones but I would guess the descriptors for arch size would be about correct. Again, I really do believe that the rigid rearfoot is important if you need support. If you just want some comfort, then just gets some cushion in your shoes.

These run a little bit bigger, but can be cut down to size for your shoes. Easy to place in different sneakers. Not uncomfortable or hard.

I purchased these inserts for my grandson. They were recommended by his physical therapist (he’s been have achilles heel problems and plantar fasciitis, he also has flat feet). They work very well. His plantar fasciitis has gotten better. He has a pair in his soccer cleats and a pair in his regular shoes. A bit pricey, but not as pricey as having to pay for orthotics. I would highly recommend these inserts.

Obviously, if you have foot pain, etc., go see a podiatrist. I am only sharing my experience which may not be suitable for you.First, note that most people with flat feet have a natural arch when there is no weight on the foot but it "squishes" out when you stand on it. There are several foot problems that develop as a result of this. The ideal solution is to have a podiatrist make a mold of your unweighted foot and have arch supports custom made to match. I did this once and learned a lot in the process. The only downside for me was the cost: about $500 for one set of custom arch supports plus the cost of the initial office visit to evaluate my feet.The custom supports made by a podiatrist will last a long time and have all but cured the variety of foot pain I was experiencing. It is a hassle, however, to constantly switch the supports between shoes and I wanted several pair but the cost was prohibitive.The key to a good insole for this purpose is a solid arch support, like that of Superfeet Blue. The arch support is hard plastic and I've used several pair for years successfully. Note that Superfeet suggest replacement after a year, but in my experience only the cushion part wears out. The arch support, which is important to me, lasts longer.So, I highly recommend these but with one caveat, which is why I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5: sizing.You should not rely on Superfeet's sizing recommendations exclusively. Start there, but the most important part is how the arch support fits your unweighted foot. Sit down, cross one leg over the other and hold the insoles gently against your feet to observe how closely the insole matches your natural arch. I, for example, wear shoe size 8.5 but Supperfeet's size E (for men's size 9.5 to 11) match my arch better than that of size D (for men's sizes 7.5 to 9). I buy the larger insoles and trim the toe portion as necessary.I now own several pair of Superfeet Blue plus my custom supports and all work equally well.

These insoles have been a godsend. I am a sports medicine-trained physician who has pes planus (flat feet) and pronating feet. I would get foot pain after standing or running for long periods of time. Prior to my training I had tried a variety of products (ie. Dr. Scholls, custom orthotics) with no improvement in this pain. Dr. Scholls-type products may be cheaper, but don't really provide support, despite being advertised to do so. Instead, all of these gel-based products are usually better for cushioning, rather than support. The custom orthotics were extremely expensive and seemed to stiff even after breaking them in. After much research I came onto Superfeet and have not turned back since.Since starting with these insoles I have had minimal-to-no pain in my feet. I have 4 pairs that I keep in my running shoes and I bought one pair of the "dress" model of Superfeet for my work shoes. The "Blue Premium" provide just the right amount of support, without feeling to bulky or uncomfortable.With any insoles you must gradually get used to the product. I would recommend wearing the insoles around the house for one hour the first day, two hours the next, three the next, etc. By the end of first week or two, you'll feel comfortable wearing them all day long. Of course, you will also want to make sure you have good quality shoes.I would highly recommend these insoles. More expensive than off-the-shelf insoles (Dr. Scholl's), but well worth it for the quality.