I bought these a couple months ago to wear in regular shoes since I walk to work every day. After two months, the fabric on top is separating from the rubber and causing my big toe to rub on the gel insert. For the price of these, I thought they would have lasted longer.
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I have used the Sof Sole insert for years. I use them in hiking boots.
PROS:
1) I was able to get a good fit. They offer a wide selection of sizes, and the sizing seems to be fairly standard. i.e. I wear a 10.5 and the sole fit as expected. For me, the key area is the placement of the arch support.
2) Easy to trim. For my last pair, I do recall trimming about an 1/8" off the toe area, using the insole that came with my shoe as a template. Some trimming is expected.
3) Durable. Other reviewers have noted fabric separation. I haven't had this problem. I have hiked for miles with them in soaking wet boots many times and the fabric has not separated from the cushion material. Maybe the sock material makes a difference? I use a wool sock. Maybe cotton socks, which can be abrasive when wet, add stress. Anyway, the blue fabric is starting to show some wear after all these years, but nothing that I wouldn't expect.
4) Comfortable, resilient material. The fabric, the foam, the gel...all have maintained their shape and integrity. Makes a big difference on a long trek.
NOTES:
1) If they get wet take them out of your shoe, gently press the water out, and then air dry before putting back in the shoe! The packaging indicates that there is an anti-odor / anit-bacterial treatment. Well, it's not magic, or if it is, then maybe my magic has washed off. Anyway, If I don't dry them out properly, the boots smell terrible.
2) Make sure you have enough room in your shoe or boot. This innersole tends to be a bit thicker than a standard insole that often comes with a shoe or boot. If your shoe or boot is already snug, then you may not have room.
I give these five stars because I don't have any valid complaints or suggestions for improvement. Regarding price/quality, these are a good buy.
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I bought these to use in my Yonex badminton shoes. The insoles were thicker than the originals so that made the shoes a bit tight but not to a point where it became uncomfortable. I liked how the softness of these insoles reduced the impact on my feet.
However, less than 3 months of once-per-week use later, the thin top blue part started to separate from the rest of the insole on BOTH of them! The loose part now bunches up under the sock and painfully rubs my feet. Maybe these aren't made for lots of lateral movement but if it says "Athlete Insole", I assume it should be fine for all types of recreational athletic activity.
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Great product, but as the previous reviewer mentioned, the fabric does not last at all. Will try to send it back under warranty and see what the result will be....
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If you're looking for extra cushion for you back or knees these work fairly well. no complaints. the one i got is a bit big for my size 9 and half shoes.
