VALSOLE Heavy Duty Support Pain Relief Orthotics

Comfortable fitting, good arch support and heel cushioning. I used to be able to find pre-fab orthotics like these years ago and they stopped selling them at local shoe/athletic stores. I switched to custom orthotics which were so expensive and not any more comfortable. So happy to find these! They fit great and the price is so much better (got them on sale). I've now bought 3 pairs for my different shoes!

I am on my second pair of these and could not be happier. They are on a subscription and I get a new pair every 3-4 months. I struggle with a meniscus tear in my knee and am attempting to delay surgery. Having a fresh pair of these with fresh support every few months has made me able to do that thus far. I am really pleased with these. The pain relief is definite. Easy to just put in my shoes and take off from day one with no break in period. On the occasion that a pair is too “squeaky”, a little moleskin on the bottoms solves the problem. I have particularly jacked up feet and I both supponate and pronate. I have had podiatrist created expensive insoles and over the counter ones and these are definitely a great value for the price. They fit perfectly and are quite durable… no doubt more so for people with knees and feet in better shape than mine. No smell with these with age. Did I mention how cute they are with all the beautiful bright insoles?

WOW what a Game Changer! I am on my feet walking anywhere from 12 to 16 hours a day. Recently I started experiencing sharp pains with every step, on the bottom of my heel, especially after sitting down and standing up again. I was desperate for relief so I ordered these insoles and prayed it would help. I took them out of the package and noticed the stability right away. They are definitely not flimsy like you might see at the drug store so I’m assuming at this point I will get the foot support I am looking for. They were very spongy but at the same time also firm. I’m a heavy woman so usually when I wear insoles, after a few hours they are smashed and the support is gone. I wore these insoles all day at work pounding pavement without a thought of having heel pain. When I ended my shift I sat down thinking ok now is the true test. I stood up after resting for about 10 min and I cringed anticipating the stabbing pain but instead of pain I felt relief! Im absolutely shocked at how well these worked. The cushioned soles held up all day and even put a little pep in my step. I have to mention that I have high arches and these gave excellent arch support as well as providing a squishy but firm place to absorb the shock of my heels and COMPLETELY ELIMINATED my heel pain. I still have pain when I take them off and walk barefoot for a few min but once I put them back on, it’s INSTANT RELIEF! It’s unbelievable. They are very well made and I have to admit that I was not thrilled to pay 20 dollars for some insoles but the reviews looked good and I can say these are absolutely worth every single penny. I’m buying 2 more pairs just to have for other shoes because my feet are so happy now. I did have to loosen my laces as the thickness of the insole had my feet pretty snug but after loosening the laces everything felt so comfortable as the insole just hugged every inch of the bottom of my feet. Amazing product and I highly recommend trying these out.

Something most reviewers leave out when posting their personal experiences with shoes and insoles alike is the profile of their feet. No two people are built EXACTLY the same, and that context is very important when reviewing shoes and insoles. I am 5'9", 175lbs, have VERY high arches on EE width feet, and have suffered from high levels of soreness and general pain for decades having worked on my feet in some capacity or another for majority of that time. I have spent thousands upon thousands on different shoes, brands, and insoles looking for things that work for me, most of which have left me in crying levels of pain by the end of a shift, feet throbbing by the time I'm able to sit and peel my shoes off. When everyone says "you have to try (insert name here) brand of shoe or insole, they're the best!" that doesn't apply when you have feet like mine. Given that, I think these are excellent insoles. I personally wish the arches were a BIT higher, but again, I have very high ones myself, so if you sit in the general medium-high arch range these will likely suit you fine. Not sure if they'll work if you have flat feet as I obviously have no experience there. I am able to work 12 hours at a time, 20,000 steps a day on average, with limited pain using these. Unlike some other brands that sell themselves as all-day insoles for those with high arches and plantar fascia issues, these actually have some cushioning in the heel but are firm enough in the arch to offer support. Trying to find both is a very fine line, many insoles with cushioning fail at support and many with ample support are hard as a rock. My feet don't roll awkwardly in these, yet I also don't feel like I'm standing on a rock if I have to stay still. Every single brand has a different definition of "high arch" and many of them place the support in different areas which may or may not work for you with your individual feet. Again, context and foot profile matters. I like the product, as someone with the noted issues above that spends ample time on his feet in both standing and moving capacities. Definitely worth the money to me, much more so than many others. Your experience may vary. (EDIT: Six month update: began to have mild discomfort again. Figured inserts were getting a bit worn being consistently used so heavily. Tried to replace with another brand (Walkhero) and got my usual large levels of pain and discomfort within two hours. Swapped these old Valsoles back in and felt relief. Bought a new pair of Valsoles with the cork insert and am very happy with them. Love this brand and will not be straying again. Of note, this old pair is still in pretty good condition even being a bit worn out and will find a home in another pair of shoes that aren't my hard-use work boots. Six months of 10-12 hour shifts and 15-20k steps is a perfectly acceptable lifespan and I still couldn't be happier with the purchase given I will still be using them albeit in a more limited capacity.)

These are quite nice and comfortable. I bought two sizes 8-8.5 and 9-9.5. both fit with no trimming. The support is good. Unfortunately after deciding the quality was good and they were fit for purpose, when I went to order more for my other shoes and a spare a couple of days later, I found the price more than doubled. hence the 3 stars. So no more for me...