SmartSole 3/4 Length Orthotic Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis & Heel Pain Relief - Arch Support Inserts for Women & Men with Flat Feet - Shin Splints Relief & All-Day Comfort - Perfect for Running, Walking & Work Shoes

Since re-injury to a 40 year old broken foot and then foot surgery to correct developing it's own problems I find all that relieves my misery is the MBT, Sketchers, Etc. rocker style footwear. So I have a closet full of fantastic winter and hiking and climbing boots even that I can not wear. Not to mention ice-skates. None of which have the MBT style soles. None of the MBT's even my hikers that no longer are made have a solid enough sole to wear on ice and snow covered paths for walking in winter up here with or without trax. Soooo I'm trying these out. So far they help but haven't been brave enough to try them on ice yet. Haven't tried them in my ice skates either. Since as others mention they do not provide the same flexibilty that a true MBT does as far as rocking your foot all the way back when you step...that's fine. I just really need some firm support for the outside of my bad foot. And with a pair I can keep my leg length the same so do wear in both shoes. These were definitely better than the other pairs of Barefoot insert soles I bought at the same time. And for approx the same price. I'll eventually be back for more as they are made a lot better and feel better than anything I've attempted to date. From a few of the bad reviews I worried they wouldn't be made well...but much better quality than several more expensive ones I've tried. Also they do give that outside support I needed. Since it's winter I haven't attempted to wear them in all my non rocker style shoes yet. They won't stay in most sandals however. And I was using them in a pair of flipflops that are slightly rocker styled and they slip out the back side as they are a clog and they don't have a removable insert either. Overall I recommend. Not for an excercise burn your glutes fad thing but if you have foot problems so often this style is the answer as are the MBT's to regular shoes. I paid 300 for a single orthotic insert custom made by a doctor and it gave me no help...thus the surgery eventually which left the foot in less pain but weakened and in need of constant support that most arch or foot inserts aren't set up for...they work on under the foot or the inside of the foot but not the outside support so much where I need it. Will buy a few more pairs of these for spares and to use in other pairs of shoes so not having to switch them out all the time.Very good heel cushioning, and feels great in my high arch , but I still have some ball/front of foot discomfort/burning after a couple of miles, so I am not sure how much it changes your stance or posture to a more posterior muscle balance. They are great in my sneakers but the depth of the heel cushion does not fit in any of my dress shoes for work; so good for sneakers, hiking boots, heavier day to day shoes. Overall a good insole, don't know that I have found the perfect one though. Do feel a workout in my butt and back of legs, but that could be the workouts and not necessarily the insoles. Have only had them 3 weeks, so will evaluate more as time passes and they have more miles put on them; haven't asked my boyfriend about any cellulite changes - cuz he is only allowed one answer anyway :)Didn't work with the shoes I originally got them for but found a pair that they worked with and they add a lot of support. Though they are a lot thicker than expectedThese are sooo comfty! I got them because i have flat feet and as a cashier, i stand all day so i needed a good support, especially since it started to make my knees hurt. It's very cusiony and just what i needed because not only does it give my heel a lift (they hurt all the time) but it provides an arch to my foot. Thank you! (: the only odd thing is that when i recieved it, the box was opened (not the packaging folder, but the insole box itself).This is my third or fourth pair. I refuse to wear shoes without these. I spent my childhood in corrective shoes for flat feet/fallen arches and they always caused pain to the point of tears. Ive spent a small fortune on insoles in various price ranges all with the same painful result. I cannot get over how comfortable these are in comparison to others. They generally wear well for the first 2 months but I push them to 3 months because I'm cheap. They hold up to 40 hours a week on my feet in a concrete warehouse job, thats a pretty tough task. How do I get discounts or coupons on these?These are great inside boots or sneakers but not good in any other type of shoes. I found if my foot was not really secure in the shoe that my foot would slide around when I walked due to the very smooth nylon top fabric. Otherwise these worked to help reduce the pain I have been having and I have been able to walk around and stand with a reduction to the pain in my heels.I wear these inside my paddock boots when I ride my horse and I love them. They give the same calorie burning & toning effect that my toning sneaks do, which I like because I'm wearing riding boots 3+ days a week, and I do feel (and see) the difference when I wear these. I love them so much that I want two more pairs, one for my show boots and one as a back-up! Once you put your shoe on, you can't even feel them, but you know they're working. Plus, because the negative heel technology, which automatically makes your heel lower than your toes, they help with keeping your heels down in the stirrups...a must for equestrians like me!! I'm very happy I purchased these insoles, great buy!I bought these insoles about a month ago & love them. I am on my feet about 7 hrs. a day & was having lower back pain but as soon as I started wearing the insoles, the pain was gone. I also love that I can switch them easily to each pair of shoes. When I go walking I put them in my tennis shoes & I have definitely seen more tone in my legs & bottom. I felt the burn & was a little sore the first few days but that was it. After that, they are comfortable & I am so pleased with the results I've gotten with them. I will for sure get more when I wear these out. Great deal!