AilakaOrthotic Cushion Arch Support Shoe Insoles for Men & Women, Unisex Daily Shock Absorption Gel Sports Inserts for Flat Feet, Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain Relief

I recently got some new work boots, and, being that any shoe without decent arch support causes me a nightmare of pain and discomfort, I tried several insoles with them. The boots are a bit big, so I assumed I'd need a space-filling insole, yet none of the ones I tried did much for me. Some of them were quite expensive.In my desperation to make the boots work, I found these Ailaka insoles while searching for semi-rigid ones. I learned while doing long-distance hiking that a more rigid insole, particularly in the heel, is VASTLY BETTER THAN A HEAVILY CUSHIONED ONE. I put that in caps because this is not common knowledge, and it needs to be, so let me repeat that.A rigid insole is generally much better than a heavily cushioned one. Forget the gel. Forget the softness. You want the heal to be locked in, which prevents movement, which creates pain and blisters. More than any other factor, the heel fit determines whether a shoe will continue to work correctly as you move.Anyway, I tried these in sort of a hail Mary effort to make the boots usable, and I didn't expect much because of the price. However, after using them for more than a week, spending over 8 hours a day standing up, I can say with confidence that they do their job better than practically every other insole I've ever tried. I'd absolutely put them up against Soles brand insoles, which are commonly 50 or 60 bucks and have an even more rigid plastic piece.They completely stopped the sliding around in the boot which occurred with the more expensive, more cushioned insoles.What's more, though their arch support doesn't seem very strong when you look at them, they immediately eased the pain I get from standing a long time. At the end of a shift I feel like I've been standing perhaps a couple of hours, which for me indicates very good arch support. That level of comfort is worth 50 or 60 dollars, but here's a company accomplishing it for far less.My only concern is that they may wear out a bit faster than the expensive brands, but I don't know yet. And if anyone from Ailaka ever reads this, I'm telling you, if you make something similar for hikers, but with a rigid piece that covers the whole insole, and can sell it for less than Soles does theirs, you're going to run those guys out of business. Serious hikers would love to pay 2/3 of the price because they have to replace their insoles often and it really adds up.I couldn't recommend these more strongly, particularly to anyone who needs arch support. Don't let the price fool you.

These insoles ended up saving me a lot of money. I had purchased a pair of Troentorp Unisex Båstad Rembrandt Leather Clogs. Unfortunately; after trying them out for a week; I discovered that I couldn't get used to them, as they kept falling off my feet. This was despite the fact that I had purchased the correct size. When I tried to return them; the online store that has a 60 day return policy refused to take them back, as I had worn them around the house.My next step was to go to a shoe repair store to see if a strap could be added to the back. I was told they couldn't do it. Finally; as a last resort, I searched on Amazon for a pair of insoles. To my surprise; the insoles not only work to keep my feet inside the clogs, but they're extremely comfortable as well. Now; instead of being stuck with a pair of very expensive clogs that I couldn't wear, I'm walking around in total comfort. In addition; this is an excellent company to do business with. A little card came with the insoles, stating that if there's a problem of any kind, you'll be issued a refund. The bottom line is that these are great insoles, and the company is just as great.

I must admit to being pleasantly surprised by these inserts. They work really well. I purchased a US men's size 10-12 for a size 10 shoe. Upon unboxing I found they had a slight odor to them that went away after a day of wearing them. I also didn't think they would offer much comfort under the balls of my feet since they were pretty firm.To my surpise that firmness actually provided a lot of cushion and welcome relief. Also unlike other inserts the archs seemed to be in a great position underneath my own archs and too far forwward.'llIf they last more than 3 months with everyday wear I'll change my reivew to 5 stars. I definitely recommend that you try them out. At least for me they have provided great comfort and value for a great price.

This is my second pair of these insoles. I’m a retail manager and on my feet (and cement floors) the majority of each 9-hour shift. These insoles make a difference in how my feet, legs and lower back feel! And they’re very durable. I recommend them.

I bought two pair. First inserted in new garden clogs with a built in arch. They were the best thing I ever put my feet into. I didn't even want to take them off at night after perfect comfort and a full day of no leg pain. That gives them five stars!Second pair went in to leather loafers with minimal existing arch support. They feel comfortable with no leg pain so far, but I plan to change back to the first pair. This arch support is not adequate for flat feet with pronation without a substantial existing arch built in to the shoe. They don't claim to be extreme orthotics though, so they are near perfect for what they are, including the price.If they made a sturdier, higher support insole I would buy it. The cover fabric is too synthetic for my skin comfort, it would not bother most people though. They were easy to cut to size. I recommend them and hope they will make a sturdier, stand alone version for sandals and loafers.

Take yo to much room in shoes, to thick at toe end.

Most shoe inserts don't provide a significant level of arch support. The Ailaka inserts provide true high arch support and I can comfortably stand for long periods of time with these inserts. They are also very comfortable. They are the best shoe inserts I have ever purchased.

These inserts are a bargain in terms of bang for your buck! For <$20, these are great. They are soft & cushy but not to the point where your feet have no arch support. The area on the underside of your arch is firmer than the toe/forefoot area, which is appropriate. I have plantar fasciitis and these are FAR BETTER than most that cost a whole lot more. These are not going to be as supportive as your custom cast orthotics from your podiatrist, but they are great for those of us on a budget. This is my 2nd pair so that I have them for my barn boots, too! Great seller & super fast shipping!

Muy buenas plantillas y cómodas. Las usa mi hijo para todo, porque tiene un poco de pie plano.

Se me hicieron muy practicas y buenas

Solo como que se van aplastando del arco conforme pasa el tiempo, pero aun asi muy cómodas y recomendables para que personas con pie plano hagan ejercicio.

buena calidad y mantienen su forma todo el dia. tengo 1 par de otra marca muy conocida y estas plantillas quedan exactas, y se siente firmesa dentro del calzado. esta plantilla se ajusta al pie mucho mejor que otras. las recomiendo mucho. voy a comprar dosmpares mas lara otros zapatos.

Me parecen una buena opción para quienes no pueden salir a que les fabriquen unas plantillas a la medida. Estas se pueden recortar y son flexibles por lo que se adaptan muy bien en los zapatos. Yo solo las he usado en tenis, y son muy cómodas, mejoraron mi postura, yo tengo pie plano por lo que no usar plantillas me provoca dolor en tobillos, rodilla y espalda. Estas plantillas reemplazaron a las viejitas que tenía y mi dolor disminuyó.Las recomiendo mucho.