Carbon Fiber Insole - 1 pc, Men 11-11.5, Women 12-12.5 - Unisex Orthotic Shoe Insert - Stiff Foot Plate - Turf Toe, Hallux Rigidus, Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Mortons Extension

I read how to measure for the correct size and read all the reviews. A few people stated that the were stiff and they could not get them in their shoes at all or that they could not place the softer insoles over the top with them in because it was too tight on the toes. I think the key is to go down a size or so. I measured at a 9.25 for the length when standing with your heel against the wall and that would have been a woman's shoe size of 7.5-8. The next size down from the chart was a shoe size of 6-6.5. I ordered that. They are perfect and very comfortable with the softer insole on top of them. You have to really open up the shoe to get everything in place, then lace them as you like. I had to buy 2, the cost was $127.51.

This was prescribed for me by my podiatrist. I was not convinced they would actually help my foot heal, but after wearing the insert in my shoe for a week, the pain from my injury was almost 100% gone! Great product!!

It did not fit in the shoe I was intended to wear. Tried a different brand and it fit just fine. I am still in the early stages of wearing, up to 3 hours per day. It is not uncomfortable. I usually wear a different pair of shoes from those worn the previous day. The instructions suggest that they stay put in a single shoe. (The reason for four stars, not five)

I was kind of mixed up when ordering because I needed women and every time it came up on my order it said men's but I finally just let the order go and it was fine!! I think they were a little too expensive since it was only 1 I was thinking it was a pair?? It is fine just not as stiff as I figured. I have a broken bone in my foot that won't mend back and the doctor put me in this I guess for the last resort before surgery. All in all the product is fine.

Broke my foot/first metatarsal (almost like a really excessive case of turf toe / hallux rigidus) and have had trouble with it since- if I bend it back too far like pushing off, it brings back that injury. I still like to play sports like volleyball so this has been a recurring problem. This insert has helped with that a lot- now I can play and not have to consciously think about protecting my foot. I do have to tighten my laces more (but I like them loose, usually) so I don't accidentally step out of them now that the bottom doesn't bend as much but it's not uncomfortable and a small price to pay. Make sure you get the right size- I got the one that says for women's size 8, I normally wear size 8 in most shoes but usually get 8.5 in sneakers and these are a TINY bit short in my athletic shoes (which are 8.5, to be fair!). I wanted to go under rather than over since you can't cut them, but I can't sometimes feel the edge at the very tip of my toes. I think the 8.5 might have been too long so probably I just need to scooch it up a hair. Having the shoe been more rigid had not been as uncomfortable as I feared and it has really helped prevent aggravating my old injury so I'm really pleased.

I bought this at the advice of my podiatrist who recommended a carbon fiber insole to help stiffen the shoe when I walk. After having surgery a few years ago my right foot has always been affected by a gait abnormality where I would put pressure on the side of the foot while walking. This issue sometimes causes my ankle to roll when depressing inside a normal shoe and with normal, more malleable, insoles. I learned to live with it and have gotten around with the issue but my podiatrist told me about carbon fiber insoles that help to keep the shoe stiffer which could help someone like me keep a more solid base while walking and prevent the ankle roll issue.And honestly, this may be one of the best purchases I made. It was less than half the price of what I would have had to pay using a medical supply store, and it does exactly what it should: provides a stiffer shoe and a more stable base.When underneath a regular insole, I don't even notice a comfort difference. It's so lightweight that there's no difference to the weight of the shoe either. It made such an instant difference for my issue and my only regret is not knowing about it sooner!

I injured a ligament on my 4th toe and was recommended a stiff insole to limit its movement. For reference, I am an athletic 200 pounds and wear a US 14 / EU 49 running shoe. Unfortunately the stiffer 6 layer plates were not available in my size - they do not make large sizes - but I am grateful these 4 layer plates were.These plates do not provide enough support on their own - I believe I reinjured my foot walking because my shoe was flexing too much. I have to stack 2 on top of each other with a sock between to really prevent my toes from bending. Not ideal, as it fills up my shoe more, and is less comfortable to walk on, but for me, it’s that or hobbling around in a boot.The sizing is also too conservative - the insoles are about 2 sizes smaller than advertised. The US 14-14.5 is actually an EU 47, but should be EU 49. I suppose they may want to be sure the plate will fit, since it doesn’t bend, but I ended up returning my first order because it slid around in my shoe too much.I highly recommend wearing with shoes that have (1) a large and flexible toe box, but not a natural or wide one or the insole will slide (2) a thick insole, to provide padding on top of the plate and (3) minimal or no heel toe drop, because the plate is stiff and will push your toes against the upper of your shoe.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:These work, and are very stiff and light. I believe them to be made well. However, if you use these in your shoes underneath orthotics, certainly, and maybe even without orthotics, the surface wear, and a black powder starts to stain in your shoes or your hands if you put them in your shoes. For something with this limited life that needs to be replaced so frequently, this is a very expensive product. But I suppose if you need it, you need it.