Insoles for running shoes...

Not sure if this is a setup for an elaborate sales demo from ShoeCue.... I would say yes.

insoles, especially overpriced ones, are for suckers. you should not need them; if you do you're in the wrong shoe. fix the shoe, not the insole.

those Amazon reviews scream fake/paid reviews. the price isn't as terrible as many others, but I'll stick with my advice above.

don't be a sucker.

Inov8 insoles have been amazing got me through a lot of running. They are inexpensive around $10. Not much cushion and fabric is not felt. The insoles usually last 600 to 800 miles before they need to be replaced. I can't find them anymore, well in my size. Another plus these Inov8 insoles aren't rigid or too cushy or have any special features to correct your foot strike.

Any recommendations be appreciated.

I'd also be interested in a low cost replacement insole. Superfeet are good, but they're $40, plus I don't need that much support in some shoes.

All the grocery store/Walmart/pharmacy brands I've tried are way too heavy. The Dr Scholl's I have weigh in at 2.4 oz and the SofSole I have weighs 2.5 oz. That's for one insert! For comparison, the insert in my Hoka Huaka weighs 0.7 oz and my NB XC700 insert is 0.4 oz.

I've used powerstep and superfeet and sofsole and a few others. lots of good ones out there for 40-50 bucks and I usually use them for 3-10 years. Which one is right depends on you. Just like shoes, the one that feels right is usully the best one. I suggest going to a place with the superfeet available to try. Sofsole try on exists too. I've recently gone to sofsole more than superfeet because in contrast to the name they are even stiffer and higher arched.

Brands like superfeet, drscholl and other to me are rip offs. Dont spend too much because at the end of the day they all come from the same china factory. Id wouldnt spend more than £15 on a pair of insoles... as you will only have to repalce them again. Aslong as they have good arch support, absorb shock and fit in your shoes you arent going to get much better with off the shelf insoles. These are the ones I always wear and do my feet just fine (although everyones feet are different)

http://footcaredirect.co.uk/product/%c2%be-orthotic-arch-support-heel-cup-insoles-for-plantar-fasciitis/

I'm a fan of Superfeet, but they are expensive at $40 and they're overkill if you only need a new insert... not extra pronation support.

I just got these cheapo inserts in the mail and I'm impressed. They weigh only 0.9 oz each and cost $3.89. They have a skeleton of harder black cushioning material around the heel for stability and the forefoot is similar cushioning to the inserts in some of my running shoes. The center of the heel has a hollow hexagonal patterned gel material. It feels firm, but okay. The arch support is adequate. My first run in them felt fine. I just ordered two more pair. I wear a US 9.5 mens and I had to trim them down to the first solid line. They would probably fit up to a US men's 10.5 or 11.

http://www.banggood.com/1-Pair-Free-Size-Unisex-Gel-Orthotic-Sport-Shoe-Pad-Arch-Support-Insoles-Insert-Cushion-p-1010100.html?rmmds=search

I have had plantar fasciitis for a year+ and found that these slippers make walking less painful. I also believe that by ordering a new pair as soon as I see "wear" that they are helping me to get to my goal of a pain free walk. I have ordered an orthofeet slipper(same one) three different times now. I have been wearing normal sandals for over 5 years now. Orthofeet brand is wonderful for my feet issues. I would never change. I have tried other proper sandals but I always come back to the pedic walker style. It might not be the best looking one but it sure is the most comfortable brand.

I used Sole insoles when I had PF problems and now wear them in my street shoes but have transitioned out of them for running. Expensive, but I've had some for over 10 years that are still perfect and I watch the website and get them when they have a 1/2 off sale. All one piece and just seem higher quality than Superfeet:

http://yoursole.com

Not a podiatrist, and blessed with good biomechanics, but....concur. Been running over 40 years. An appropriate shoe should not require a customized insole.

I've only bought them like once and I thought Superfeet was pretty good. They had one version that was quite firm. Many of my shoes "go bad" because the cushioning shows an imprint under the ball of my foot, which can lead to overuse injury once the ball of my foot sinks into those spots during runs. The reality is that the sole underneath hasn't compressed at all, so the insole is the problem and replacing the standard one with a firmer one that will last longer gives the shoes much more longevity.

I want to click the link for the recommended $3.89 pair, except the website url includes the word "banggood" and I'm afraid to have that in my work browsing history.

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and was given some insoles by my podiatrist. The insoles did not work in all my shoes and I got blisters on my heels. I was in a lot of pain and could not exercise or even go for a walk. I saw an ad for orthofeet insoles online and I was interested. I was so excited to get my pair because of all the great reviews and I was hopeful that they would work for me also. From day 1 they were amazing, so comfortable, no pain when walking or exercising. My plantar fasciitis has even improved and now I am interested in trying different orthofeet styles not just for exercise.

https://www.orthofeet.com/collections/insoles

IAmASoleRunner wrote:

I have been using Inov 8, but knew that they were on the way to becoming extinct.

Are u saying that Inov 8 is dying/dead?

Insoles for running shoes should be made of materials that cushion the wearer and help prevent foot injuries as well as promote natural foot movement. Another important feature that every running shoe insole should have is a shock-absorbing feature. These are the two most essential components in every pair of insoles you shop for. The most common materials for insoles for running shoes are:

Powersteps have worked for me. Would recommend, particularly if PF is an issue.

Update on my post of five years ago. Feet are like fingerprints. No two are alike. It stands to reason that an insert might need to be replaced or modified to fit your feet. I've found that with the lower heel to toe drop shoes I wearing now, I no longer prefer the Superfeet.

I like the insert I linked to in the above post. Once I figured out that I liked them, I bough a half dozen pairs. They're $8.99 now. I remove the heel gel plug. It increases the heel to toe lift too much for me. Those blue and red pads can also be peeled off, but it's a bit more work to do. Here is the same insert on eBay at two pair for $8.99. They're better than anything I've tried at Walmart or pharmacies.

ebay.com

2Pairs Gel Orthotic Sport Running Insoles Insert Shoe Pad Arch Support CushionUS | eBay

2 pairs of insoles. Applicable occasions: baseball, running, walking, climbing, Golf, basketball, Hiking, cycling etc. Due to the light and screen difference, the item's color may be slightly different from the pictures.

Link:www.ebay.com/itm/185328447108?hash=ite...

The Nike Trail insoles (from the Kiger 7s) are really good. They are made of some squishy blue gel.

I put them in my Invincibles, UltraGlides and Norvan LD3s and they went from blisters after 10 km to no blisters after 50 km.

Too bad i can't buy them separately.