What a difference!  Brought my old boots back to life!
Rarely do my insoles wear out before the shoe comes apart - especially cheaper Walmart shoes.  However, I had some pretty decent hiking boots I bought at Wally (maybe $35) that have held up well, except for the insoles.  They were paper thin, and eventually compressed to the point that the rubber sole grid was imprinting on my heel.<br /><br />I was about to drop $100+ on a good pair of Keen boots (on the recommendation of fellow hikers), but just couldn't get myself to pull the trigger.  So I bought these insoles instead.<br /><br />I wear 9.5.  The trick was to remove the existing insoles and use them as a template to trace the correct size/pattern.  They slipped into the boots just fine, and as soon as I put them on, it was an ooooo-ahhhh moment.  Felt better than when new.  These boots have never given my blisters, and they hold firm, so it would have been a shame to pitch them because of the worn insoles.<br /><br />Very happy with these.  Going on a day-long hike tomorrow.  If I don't update this review with a complaint, assume that it went without a hitch.
Rating: 5 stars