these are to replace identical pair. Very simply with these in, my feet don't hurt. If you are going to do serious walking or running, get proper support such as these give. $10 less expensive than the local running store.
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First I would like to state that before you buy any inserts, I suggest finding out what type of arch your feet have. There are websites on line that can tell you how to do a simple test to find out. Just google it, it only takes a few minutes, and then you can be sure you are purchasing the right inserts for you. After finding out I have a medium to low arch, I went to Superfeet's website and started reading about the different inserts they offer. The Black DMP inserts were suggested for those who are standing on their feet for long lengths of time. I should also mention that you should consider some other factors. (age, weight, height, etc.) These all might play a role into why you are experiencing foot pain. And I might also add that these inserts are not miracle inserts. For me, it took about a week of wearing them until my feet and joints really took notice. I'm 5'11" and about 200lbs, and I work in a factory where I stand on my feet for 8-10 hours a day, 5-6 days of the week. I've tried every shoe insert you can find from your local drug store. And every time, those inserts would help for a few months but eventually would wear thin and lose effectiveness. Superfeet states that their inserts should last about a year if taken care of properly. I certainly hope they do. I've been using these Black DMP inserts for about two months now, and I have to say I've noticed a major difference. I used to have sore feet and my heels would have sharp pain in them from time to time. Since using this product, those problems are almost non-existent. I say almost, because being on your feet for that many hours is going to create some exhaustion no matter what you have in your shoe.
While I'm very satisfied with their performance, I still feel that they are kind of expensive. These inserts cost more than my work boots I use them in. If Superfeet lowered the price on their inserts to let's say $25.00 instead of $40.00, they would get a five star rating from me.
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Fitment:
The forefoot on these is a bit smaller than normal Superfeet (green, blue, black, etc). This was not a problem for me, with shoe size men's 11.5 US.
These have the same plastic support as regular Superfeet Black. That means they are the lowest arch profile from Superfeet, with Blue being the middle, and Green being the highest. This is too low for me, as the middle level (Blue, Orange) is the lowest I can comfortably get away with.
Comfort:
The DMP forefoot, at least for me, is not the cloud of cushion I was expecting. The top material does feel smooth and luxurious when sliding your foot in and out. Forefoot material flexability is medium, where Green would be most structured, and Orange would be soft and floppy, as Orange is all comfort foam (love it).
You can indeed see the impression of your foot, learned into the forefoot. But I do not get the sensory feel that this DMP is much more comfortable than black or blue, since the DMP just is not thick enough to either offer much cushion, or much depth for the foot impression. After all, it must still allow your forefoot to fit in most shoes.
My personal review for me is a 3, but overall I see this product as a 4 for the general market. I still think Orange is better for most instances; very darn comfortable.
For the record, I have Superfeet Green, Blue, Black, Black DMP, Orange, Merino White, and Three-Quarter. The brand has completely changed my life, as I am still in my 20s, and am big into rugby and other physical activity. I was previously strongly considering surgery for my right foot, since the arch is so weak. Not anymore.
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This is an excellent product. Sometimes as expensive as the shoes but worth it if you tend to have foot problems. I have two pair of these and love them. After you wear them for awhile, you can take them out of your shoes and actually see the difference between your feet in the way they impact the ground. I will not buy a pair of shoes without buying DMP's to place in them.
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I have several pairs of the green and orange Superfeet insoles that I have been happy with, so I was excited to try the range topping memory foam model. That excitement, however, was quickly followed by extreme disappointment and buyers remorse!
I wear a 10.5D Men's shoe and have a normal arch with a mild over-pronation. I started with the size "E" insole that is supposed to fit up to a Men's 11. It was way too small. Easy enough..., I returned them and ordered the next size up. It was definately longer, but still not wide enough to cover the full width of my "normal" width 10.5D Asics running shoes (as I discovered later). I was more focused on the length when I cut them and tried to cover the (what appeared to be a slight) width issue with my angle of cut. Thinking all was good, I went to the gym for a test run. The small width issue is a problem! The size of the insole becomes noticable and is a "comfort issue" after running for 30 minutes or more. The other issue that I had is that the start of the arch support is significantly shorter than my foot, and the design of the shoe, which also affects lasting comfort ("shorter," in that it starts closer to the heel and ends before my arch).
After my $50 expirement, I am back to my stock Kayano insoles in my running shoes as they are more comfortable for that use. As for the Superfeet Black DMP's, I went ahead and kept them, since I had already trimmed, but I stuck them in some golf shoes I rarely have time to use.
I would caution others to be very careful on the fittment before buying these online and more importantly before cutting them!
