do these have big arches in them? would they help back of the heel?
2023369
Yes they do have big arches but it feels quite good, the entire heel has support, the only complain is that they reach till the middle of the foot so the front middle may get rush with the nude sole of the shoe if you're running or walking a lot specially if you don't use socks
443284
I can't say for certain on the metatarsal support, but these are very well padded and they wear extremely well for a softer insole. The arch support is good, again for this type of insole. I have narrow feet and these have worked pretty well in casual shoes. Many insoles with this type of heel support are too wide to fit my shoes. These work and it is easy to trim the toe part. I hope that helps.
294385
yes they provide arch support. they are slightly firm and thin enough to fit comfortably in almost all of my shoes...
1619192
The bottoms of the foot soles are flexible but are stable enough to support your arches with good cushioning and comfort. Enjoy them and they will take care of your arches and feet. Laundered the insoles every once in a while to them clean and odor free.
706052
No, the material is thick and fits snug for bracing but no extra support in arch.
1073553
They may retain a small amount of water. The arch is solid and the gel parts won't but the sole on top where your foot rests may. I never had a problem with them retaining sweat after a very long mountain run and in 105+ heat I sweat heavy haha. Hope that helps.
491883
I have flexible arches, but do have orthotics to insert into the boots. This year I ordered a 1.2 size larger (10.5)because my large toes were rubbing. But I wore the size 10 for several years.
1919440
Yes somewhat, as it does fill up shoe space, but the beauty is how the arch helps make a higher heel keep your feet comfortable and capable of wearing longer periods w/o wanting to kick off shoes.
2281355
I can't say. All I know is that I have less foot and arch pain when I wear them. I would google "fallen arches" and "arch supports" to research the matter. All I know is they work for me, and they are cheaper on Amazon than in the local stores.
1760458
They may be a bit large for that shoe size. When we ran out all but the large size at the hospital, I folded over the toe or the heel and put a small piece of tape arcoss it. Usually that held them for a day. These are more stretchy than those, and I think will work.
2251279
I bought them because my feet are much wider in front than in the heel. So, if I buy a shoe that fits the front of my foot, it is too big (wide) in the heel. I step out of pumps. These helped solve the problem for me. No my pumps fit perfectly! I don't think it would help much if the whole shoe was too wide, but if wide in the heel....they helped me! Hope that answer helps!
2008989
There is good arch support; there is not what I would call metatarsal support, if you mean extra padding or contouring in metatarsal area.
2170105
They do follow the natural arch in the shoe, and have an arch in them....I find they feel natural to my arch.
244906
not really, since you are primarily on the balls of your feet and heels. The lift the arch area, which generally don't touch the ground much.
827695
No, they don't give side to side stabilization like a firm molded heel cup would along with an arch support. Like say what you would find in a Superfeet insert. They just provide extra cushion which puts less pressure on the heel where the plantar fascia connects. I use them with Superfeet inserts.
8964
If you are looking for a defined arch support this would not work. They are a very thin gel insert. They have placed the gel and designed the bottom just right to relieve certain pressure points in the feet. I have plantar fasciitis and they work GREAT for this. I do have a pair in my running/walking shoes and they are great for me, but I don't have flat feet. Hope this helps.
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Yes I found they do have all over cushion in them. They are pretty wide though, but trimmed up just fine. If you need extra heel support, I also purchased "PROFOOT Plantar Fasciitis Orthotics, Women's 6-10" and those have a little more heel cushion, but no cushion for the front ball of the foot. Hope this helps!