Customer Reviews SOLE Softec Response

Personally, I can tell absolutely no difference in the feel of these insoles from before to after the heating process. I tried the process twice. I have fairly high arches but the arch of the insole feels too hard, too high and too far back toward the heel. Yes, I ordered correct size and made sure the length was right for the shoe. I have since tried two other brands of heat moldable insoles with much better results. Montrail's Enduro-Soles are good but are only comfortable for me in a well cushioned shoe like a running shoe. They do elevate the heel a bit so they may not work well in lower ankle cut styles. (works well in my Asics Gel Aztec). The other insole I've just started using is the Sofsole Brand, which actually look very similar to these Sole insoles. The heating and break-in process produces a better result in my opinion and they have a slightly softer, less rigid feel to them. The heel is not a elevated as the Montrails but the forefoot has slightly less lateral flex, which is better for my plantar-fasciitis symptoms. Not trying to steer anyone away from the Sole insoles but this is just my experience. Your results may certainly vary. Good luck.

I first found these arch supports when I was in the army and they almost instantly relieved me of all my knee and lower back pain. Having flat feet I didn't put them in the oven to mold them I just wore them as they came and they work wonders for your feet.

I have been using Powerstep by Pinnacle Insoles for a few years, these were so hard and hurt my feet, no cushion at all! I will stick with the powerstep and highly recommend those if you like a cushioned insole. These hurt!

These are amazing. I do not cast to custom insoles, so these have met all my running needs!

Replaced custom orthotics for me. Been using them for years. The questions below do not apply to insoles.

Save your feet, knees and back! Your body heat molds them perfectly to your feet after just a few wears.

I keep a pair of these in my gym shoes, while my other everyday sneakers, I do not. The stability in my knees with the Sole insoles is noticeable - my legs and feet don't tire as they do without the insoles. I've tried other insoles, these get the job done.

These are wonderful. Did not know what I was missing until they arrived. Comfort and support were amazing.

These provide great arch support, and are a little thinner than the Softec Ultras. I purchase these to help with my shin splints. Since they are thinner they don't have quite as much cushion, but they fit much better in lower volume running shoes.

I have Achilles tendinitis and the doctor recommended these. I love them. They eliminated my heel pain by at least 50%. I wish I had known about these earlier!

These are the fourth pair that I have bought. As always they are comfortable right out of the package. And, they are extremely durable, lasting two years or more in my work boots. I considered all the others listed, but I thought "Why change?" I am very satisfied!

Sole Softec are the best orthotics that I have ever used. After heating them for a few minutes you put them into your shoes and stand still for a minute or two. This causes the Sole Softec orthotic to conform perfectly to your footbed.

I bought these to put in my ski boots - most of them come with thin, flat, dreadful insoles. They achieved all the goals I was hoping for: better heel support (cupping), better arch support (I over-pronate), and it lifted the heel half an inch or so. The last part is especially useful if your ski boots are tight, as they pull the whole foot backwards and give more room to the toes in the front. I did follow the instructions and "baked" these a few minutes in the oven, but I cannot say if it had any difference. All in all, I liked these better than the Superfeet, with better arch support and the ability for a bit of heat custom molding.

Amazing inserts! Would you believe Zappos.com and these inserts in particular were recommended by my podiatrist! The larger size was purchased for my tennis shoes; now I'm going to purchase a smaller pair for my dress shoes. The process used to shape them to your feet is amazing. Well worth the money!

I bought these for my son years ago and he swears by them. He is a long distance runner and they make a huge difference. He would never use the inserts that come in running shoes; these give much more support and form to the foot bed.