Amazing product, can't live without them now
Before I found Silver Linings, I could never really go sockless. Its such an embarrassing problem, and I am a stickler for anti-bacterial, anti-germs, and cleanliness in general. Every time I bough a cute new pair of ballet flats, they'd inevitably end up in the trash a couple weeks later because the stink would start to get out of control. No amount of daily foot scrubbing with anti-bac soap, powders, etc would keep it at bay, and my feet would slide around from moisture in my shoes after several hours in them. You see, I live in a city where a LOT of walking and being on my feet is done. And ballet flats or sneakers are pretty much my only option - I can't wear open heels for 10 hours a day. This problem really got me down and made me feel icky. I never understood it when I'd see girls sockless in super expensive flats.<br /><br />I was skeptical when I first tried Silver Linings as I just didn't get how they could ever work. But they do! Like magic! Not only are my feet daisy fresh all day, but they're completely dry too. I finally have the confidence to take my shoes off around others. I think this product is truly a miracle, and has really solved a nuisance problem for me. I've been using these for years now and I'll continue to buy them as long as they're offered and I'm at the point where I don't use anything else.<br /><br />A few things to be aware of --<br /><br />- they don't adhere the greatest to shoes that are fabric on the inside. I have to stop and adjust them because they sometimes shift around in my shoes. Though I love that they don't have an adhesive and won't ruin my shoes, I sometimes wish they did just do they'd stay put. This is mentioned in a LOT of other reviews and it's true - with certain types of fabric insoles they will slide around. This is easily remedied with a touch of superglue. Vinyl, Plastic, or Foam insoles? They stick and stay put just fine.<br /><br />- Also, for those particularly tight and un-breathable shoes, I wish they'd come out with a full foot version. The half is sufficient (at least for me) in most shoes, but I do have a couple that I have to be careful with because the heel isn't protected.<br />- They're a bit expensive, and you have to replace them every couple weeks. (Or sooner, depending on how frequently you wear the shoes). I think ChuShu may be alienating certain consumers by not offering a product that lasts longer and has a bit of a high price tag. I was so thankful for the 5-pair value pack they were offering.<br /><br />Reminder that you CANT just stick these into already stinky shoes and hope they eliminate the odor. They work best on clean shoes as a preventative. I've ordered 2 pairs of my favorite ballet flats and the second pair have wayyyy outlasted the first pair with the use of Silver Linings.<br /><br />Overall, I LOVE this product and know a ton more women would too if they knew about them and had easy accessibility to them. I really think they should be in every walgreens, walmart, and CVS around the block, much more than that Dr. Sholls garbage.
Rating: 4 stars