Emsold Ultra Thin Orthotic with Metatarsal Pad and Deep Heel Cup – Semi-Rigid Arch Support Insole for Men and Women – Relieves Pain from Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s Neuroma and Metatarsalgia

I'm a runner and I've had a number of problems in my left foot. They probably can all be summed up as metatarsalgia, but when I finally broke down and went to the podiatrist, he found evidence of an old stress fracture. I know a few months before that, I definitely had a neuroma (I felt the clicking in the ball of my foot). Lastly, I've had very tight calves and other symptoms common with plantar fasciitis (foot pain that's bad when I first wake up that slowly warms up). So while all of the symptoms are mild enough that I can run through them, I definitely notice the discomfort. The podiatrist said that I shouldn't be too concerned with it if I'm running 3-5 miles a day, but when the run is over, I'd like to walk around the house barefoot like normal...or wake up without pain in my feet. So I supposed I was resigned to buying crap off of Amazon and self-treating (like a true millennial).Essentially, this insert is better than the Dr. Scholls-like inserts you can buy at a drugstore, but perhaps not as nice as a custom orthotic. However, unlike orthotics, these are only $40 and not $800. It's more rigid. It seems sized perfectly. I think the key here, as other reviewers have noted, is the raised pad just south of the ball of the foot as well as the rigid arch. The former splays out the toes, and takes pressure off the nerves. I won't lie and say that these puppies were comfortable out of the box. Wearing them in my sneakers around the house sort of shifted the foot discomfort from the usual spots (ball of my foot) to the area closer to the arch of my foot. After one day, I was concerned that the purchase would be another desperate Amazon purchase intended to cure some ailment that wouldn't materialize into much more than money out the window.After some research (more millennial Googling), I found that many times, professionally made orthotics are not comfortable right away. I mean, it's reasonable. These things are rigid, and they are literally redesigning how weight is being distributed overnight. The key is that after a week or two, hopefully, if they're well designed, you don't even notice that they're in your shoe anymore. With these, after 1 day, I was nowhere near close to finding them comfortable. After Day 2 however, I have to admit, it's getting pretty darn close to not being perceptible in my sneakers. If it continues this way - and I'll try to add to my review - I'll update everyone as I go to buy a few more pairs.So, overall, these things look well made and definitely seem to have a legitimate impact (pun intended) on how my foot strikes the ground. I have a hunch that these things, in conjunction with good stretching, and wearing my overnight plantar fasciitis brace - that I may finally cure my foot of its ailments. At the very least, it's been pleasant having the incessant yet low level discomfort shift from the ball of my foot to the arch of my foot. And like I said - I think that my foot will adjust to it, and the arch discomfort will go away as the orthotic breaks in, and the ball of my foot will be free to heal up.

I Purchased, these insoles a while back. Using them a lot lately and wanted to get a second pair. Went to my Amazon orders and hit Buy Again. unfortunately not the same product. My first pair is very comfortable, with rubber padding on bottom, subtle arch support, with extra support on both sides. Fit in my shoes easily. This new version is very hard, wider, no padding on the bottom and very uncomfortable. Had to return .UPDATE REVIEW 5 stars for Customer service and product. I purchase what I thought was a Buy Again. I was incorrect. I sent a photo of my original purchase. This vendor researched it and sent me the pair I originally wanted.. excellent follow-through in customer service.. Thank you

Waited to write this review until I had really put these to the test. I've had numerous issues with my left my foot; injuries, surgeries, compartment syndrome, metatarsalgia; and was already using metarsal pad. This year while training for a marathon I began having problems with my right foot also. I'm also a chef and spend 10 hours a day on my feet. It was at the point where I was in pain any time I was on my feet. My doctor recommended orthotics, but I wear Altra shoes and normal orthotics didn't work with them. That's the first thing that attracted me to these; I didn't know they even made 3/4 length orthotics but they work great with the wider shape of my Altras. The added arch support was also a plus. I ordered 2 pairs so I had one for my running shoes and one to swap between my work and everyday wear shoes. They felt great in my daily shoes but the first time I ran it felt really off on the right side because I wasn't used to having anything in that shoe. My feet didn't hurt as much though, and after a few days they felt great both at work and running. I was fired up and ready to write a review but decided to wait. I started wearing them in the beginning of August and had about 3 months of training left before marathon time. From that time to now I have put 240 miles on the pair in my running shoes. The other pair I've worn daily in my other shoes. Side by side you can't tell the difference, they have held up fantastically. While they don't look new, they show no sign of any sort of failure. Nothing is worn or separating. The biggest test was the marathon; 4 hours and 30 minutes of the worst conditions I've run in: rain from start to almost finish, wet shoes and wet orthotics. I felt as good as I guess you can feel running that distance, and all it took was a couple of days to dry out fully after. I can't imagine what it takes to wear a pair of these out, but I'm trying and I'm not close yet. For the money these are a steal, you've really got nothing to lose to try them out. I'm buying a couple of extras now just to have them in case they ever go out of production.

Ce produit ne répond pas à mes besoins .Je devrais pouvoir le retourner à l'intérieur de 30 jrs mais je ne peux rejoindre personne pour le faire

Happy with product, but wish it had a non slip bottom to help keep it in place.