Probably good for some, but haven't helped me
I bought these SOLE insoles when I bought my new ASICS GT-2000 shoes. I typically get the green Superfeet and have been pretty pleased with them over the years. After running X amount of miles in my last pair of shoes/insoles I hit the point where my back started to hurt after a run, which usually indicates that the shoes are "dead". I was hoping to ramp up my running distances in order to run the Tough Mudder, then maybe a full marathon later in the year (I've only ever completed a half marathon to date). Since these insoles were advertised as being used by "ultra-marathoners" I thought they'd be the ideal insole. This, however did not seem to be the case.<br /><br />As background I'm currently about 220-lbs. and 6' tall. I've been as heavy as 255, and as low as 200 over the last 10 years. Running was one of the primary methods of exercise that I've used to try and lose weight, and I have fairly flat AND wide feet, so good insoles were the ONLY way that I was to do this. So far I've logged about 20 miles using the SOLEs and still find that they not as supportive as the superfeet. I feel the most pain in the outer edges of both feet along the bottom (almost from pinky toe to heel) and sometimes in my arch. I'm hoping that this is simply indicating my feet have weak muscles and they will stop hurting after I've ran a bit more to strengthen them. (will update review in another month or more to see if this is true).<br /><br />Overall I'd say my best insoles were custom fitted insoles from Road Runner Sports. They were $75, but lasted quite a while. Next in line, and the most affordable were the green superfeet. I'd say they are the best performance per dollar that I've used, and will probably switch back to them for most running needs. For the marathon, if I choose to do it, I'll probably go ahead and get another pair of the custom insoles.
Rating: 3 stars