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

These Superfeet Blue insoles give me the perfect balance of firm arch and heel support without being bulky. They’re easy to trim and fit well in all my shoes, making long days on my feet much more comfortable.While insoles are awesome for support and pain relief, I’ve learned it’s just as important to build your foot strength over time. That means doing exercises like towel curls, short foot lifts, and calf raises to naturally strengthen your arches.I’ve also started trying out minimal shoes now and then — shoes with less cushion and support — because they encourage your feet to work harder and get stronger. Combining insoles with these foot workouts and occasional minimal shoe use has really helped improve my foot health overall.If you want solid, professional-grade support but also want to take care of your feet long-term, these insoles are a great place to start.

I benefited a great deal from reviews. So I want to contribute this feedback to help people who suffer the same heel pain.I suffered from heel pain and didn't know what it was. I kept buying jell shoe insert to no avail. I finally went to my family doctor who quickly diagnosed it to be Plantar Fasciitis and prescribed Superfeet. (I am not a podiatrist, so take it as it is worth: the telltale of Plantar Fasciitis is that it hurt a lot when I got up in the morning - then it became better after a few steps.) I took a look at Superfeet and didn't believe it because Superfeet was simply a "piece of very hard plastic" for close to $40 while other inserts were only $10.Furthermore, when I gave Superfeet a try, buying exactly my shoe size, selecting a random arch, it hurt even more. Through trials and errors, I found a method that will help.Some other reviewers wrote about ignoring the shoe size and going for the right fit of the foot arch. I cannot emphasize this enough. It doesn't matter what the size of Superfeet is, when you have the right one, the contour of Superfeet should fit the curve under your foot arch perfectly. The rest of Superfeet could be trimmed.There are two critical factors: 1) the right arch (flat, low, medium, or high arch) and 2) the right fit of the foot from the heel forward. Superfeet has different colors for different arches. It is too much trouble to define whether you have a low, or medium or high arch. Just try on several Superfeet sizes and several colors (for the arch) until you find the Superfeet that fits your heel and your arch perfectly. The rest of the insert can be trimmed. This is difficult if you buy online. So find a store that sells Superfeet to try out, and if they have a good price, give them the business. If not, there are Amazon.com and other online stores.There are a few more conditions to make it a success and no pain: when you trim the inserts, trim slowly. You cannot untrim what you cut too short. The right way is to trim it so that Superfeet is about 1/16" to 1/8" *smaller* than your inner sole toward the front/toes. After inserting Superfeet, you can put your hand and fingers into the shoe to feel the gap around the insert toward the front. In other words, Superfeet will need to be able to move a little - not a lot - while you walk, so that it fits perfectly under your foot. You can experiment the exact size of the insole to find out for yourself. You can always trim it smaller. Also, please remember to remove the removable insole. Believe me. I thought leaving the insole I would get some cushioning to assist this hard plastic. Not true. Superfeet needs to rest on hard sole to provide the balance you need to relieve the pain.Hope your experience is as pleasant as mine and that you won't have to pay a lot for customed orthotics.

I recently started running and was getting some pain in the right arch. I immediately put aside my old pair of sneakers and got fitted with a runner specific pair. That helped with the aches but it wasn't entirely gone, especially after a 6 mile. After some research, I purchased the blue Superfeet. Took them out for a regular run, 4 miles with incline/decline, no noticeable pain whatsoever. My feet are happy!Few thoughts.I was initially skeptical of the hard heel mold, thinking that it would defeat the purpose of a cushy runner's shoe. None of this concern after a run.The insole runs thin when compared with the default insole that came with my ASICS. This produces extra room on top. I had to tighten up the laces to get a snug fit.These fit my 8.5 ASICS perfectly, in fact, the sole match almost identically with factory default. I don't see how this can fit a size 9 without you feeling the edge near your toes but it could just be the specific brand of shoe I wear.Bottom line: worth a try if you are trying to fix a problem. Their guarantee and free returns make this a gamble-free purchase.As for my arch pain, I've been suggested to do exercise that would strengthen my calves and arch. Relying on equipment is good way to prevent injury but in a long run, strengthening your muscle is key.Update after 30 days:I would have to say that after doing 1-2 times per week of calves strengthening exercise and running with Superfeet, I've decided to try running without it. I have done over 15 miles without it in the past week, 5 miles being the longest of the runs. I no longer feel the arch pain and don't feel a need to run with Superfeet again. This pair of insole will go into my regular street shoes.

Good product but returning them because it is too ridged for my foot. I have flat feet too. Went with the super feet insoles for running instead.

After trying on at least six different types of insoles, these worked best for me! My podiatrist recommended these and a couple of other brands so I ordered everything he suggested and then some more. I wanted to try some highly rated (and less expensive ones) along with these. Sadly, the cheaper ones just didn't make the cut and were annoying to wear. I have a normal instep and these provide the added support without taking up too much extra room in the foot bed.In summary, if you have a normal instep these will probably work for you. I wear women's size 10 shoe and did NOT have to make any adjustments to the insole. These are designed so that you can trim them to fit. I would recommend buying them.