VALSOLE Orthotic Insole High Arch Foot Support Soft Medical Functional Insoles, Insert for Severe Flat Feet,Plantar Fasciitis,Feet Pain, Foot Valgus for Man and Woman (7.5-8 UK-270mm, Blue)

I learned the hard way that walking barefoot on my wooden floors isn't good for my feet. From nowhere I started getting pain in the metatarsal area of my left foot. At the time of typing, this product is pretty much the only reason I'm able to walk. It's still agony but made a lot more bearable. For long term wear I'm not sure about the quality, but if I have to buy more, I will.

Well made. Fitted perfectly inside my size 7.5 shoes and were comfortable enough that I quickly forgot I was wearing them. I was recommended to use them by the Physio at my GP surgery as my achilles tendon was causing me a lot of pain: apparently it will take up to 6 weeks before I know if they're enough to cure the problem on their own, but it certainly doesn't seem to me that I'll have any difficulty giving them that six week trial.

Not had chance to use them much at the moment, but have worn the insoles a few times and the first time putting your feet in feels a bit odd with the padded section in the center. But after wearing a few minutes and getting used to them I forgot all about it. They did help with my walking and felt over time hopefully they will help. They are a little narrow at the toe end across where the ball of your foot goes and I was concerned I would feel this on waking. When I put them in my shoes they did not touch the sides at the toe end. But once my foot was in I never even felt or noticed anything.

Good value and the arch support eases the pain

The prominent bulge behind the ball of the foot behind the 2nd and 3rd toes is uncomfortable. The arch support is good. I have a different calzone that is only medium arch support which is better though one of my feet really wants a high arch support...

Very pleased with insoles, good value for money

This is supposed to be just a product review, but I can't help to put some extra input.I can only guess, namely those who look for orthotics are going through various pains and aches and seek relief. I know exactly what it's like to have a foot problems and have pretty ruined feet myself.Short leg, which is a result of osteoarthritis. Consequently postural imbalance, collapsed arch on my left foot which pronates and puts extra strain onto my right foot (see the wear on the photo).NHS is not very helpful and they give you some cheap memory foam soles, which make situation worse.I also bought expensive custom orthotics. None of them eliminate problems. And bear in mind there is a wear and tear, so soon you'll need to purchase a new set or multiples for different footwear / occasions. So what to do?First you need to learn about your body and what works for you. You could do gait analysis. But you can also learn a lot from observing your walking, running, feet placement, posture, shoe wear etc. As with everything it is a combination of multiple factors. Unfortunately you cannot reverse these problems, but try to make it bearable. Loosing weight will greatly help and so the regular exercise; theres is plenty online instructions designed for feet related issues.The inserts themselves are comfortable, well build, with good materials, decent thickness, good absorption especially the heel cup. I've worn the one in the photo for about 7 months and must say they withstand the abuse quite well. They do not slip inside the shoe. No funny smells despite sweat.Make sure that you choose the correct type (high / low arch, wide / narrow) in the correct footwear. For instance if you want to raise arch but then your shoes are quite narrow and already have raised arch it may not work as the sole wont align into the shoe bed and will cause you extra discomfort, compression, tilting etc..What I am trying to say there isn't a miracle product which will work for everyone and everywhere.Therefore you'll need to experiment. Overtime due the changes of the biomechanics you'll more likelybuy a different design / type of the inserts and swap your footwear.

To support my flat feet