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Buying insoles is something of a gamble. The ideal insole will support ones foot in its neutral position even under the increased stress of walking or running. The only sure way to achieve that is to make a mold of the feet and have the insoles custom made.

However, I've found that for my feet and biomechanics the Dean Karnazes insoles are a reasonable compromise. They fit almost as well as orthotics fitted by a podiatrist and cost much, much less. (Only a podiatrist can customize orthotics to alter the runner/walker's stride to reduce stress on an injured joint.)

In the past I've tried other insoles with mixed results. Superfeet green: The arch is too high for me; they're painful to walk on. They might be perfect for someone with high arches. Superfeet blue: They advertise them as being for low-volume shoes (e.g. dress loafers). The truth is that they are for people with lower arches, even if they wear high volume shoes. They feel a little high, but I walked with them daily for several months until I got the urge for better cushioning in the forefoot.

I tried ArchMolds blue. I liked the increased cushioning compared to Superfeet. However, the arch was a little too high. Twice I heated and molded them per the instructions, and now they're almost right.

The Dean Karnazes insoles just happen to match the shape of my arch better than the any of the others. The left one felt almost perfect from the start. I heat molded it once. I've heat molded the right one twice per the instructions. Now they are more comfortable than the ArchMolds.

However, my favorite has turned out to be from Montrail, the Enduro-Sole LP, even though they could use more padding in the forefoot. I heated the right one once to achieve a very good fit. A bonus is that they fit perfectly into my Montrail Hardrock hiking shoes. I'm not really a hiker, but at 285 lbs I figure I need the same all-around support as someone carrying a heavy backpack.

The bottom line is that the DKs may be perfect for you -or maybe not. They combine fairly aggressive, yet flexible arch support with better cushioning than some others. In any case they are well made and should last a long time.

Oh, and regardless of which insole is right for you, be sure you know your true shoe size before you make the purchase. My heel to ball size, as indicated by a Brannock device, is a full size larger than my heel to toe size. In my case going with the larger size insole better positions the arch support relative to my arch.

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This insoles are fantastic. I have failed back syndrome a very serious back disorder. Wearing these insoles has taken a lot of the pain of walking away.

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I've been wearing medically prescribed, expensive othotics in my running shoes and hiking boots for over 30 years. I've never been able to find an inexpensive over the counter insert that worked for me until these. Simply the best. The fitting procedure is easy. The support is noticeable from the first step you take and months later they still feel great.

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I got these because I have had bad shin splints in the past...that is not a problem any longer with these insoles. The fit perfect and the heating process couldn't have been easier. You do get what you pay for and I would say these are worth the investment!

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You get what you pay for. Quality product that performs well. Only negative is that I sometimes have to heat them twice to get the proper fit in my running shoes. Also, as with stiffer orthotics, they take my feet a week or so to get used to the new arch support. After that, golden! They have lasted me longer than many "off the shelf" orthotics.