Good support, adhesion works best in new shoes under the insole
I have high arches and hypermobility, so if my shoes don't have good arch support, my ankles will roll inward; while I use full insoles in my tennis shoes and hiking boots, they're usually too thick to use in dressier shoes without making the heels rub uncomfortably, and show quite obviously in sandals.<br /><br />These little sticky-backed gel cushions get around those issues, only adding support where it's really needed, and the three different colors blend in in most shoes--including sandals and D'Orsay-style heels! I can actually wear moccasins and ballet flats again without causing knee and back pain; there's no more "those are cute, but I can't wear them because there's no arch support."<br /><br />The adhesive could be a little better, as the cushions can shift out of position sometimes; I've found the best way to limit that is to put them in new shoes (or shoes that have been carefully cleaned to remove any lint and dirt from them, removing the insole if it's a separate piece) and put them under any removable insoles. They'll stay put pretty well if my feet aren't sliding directly on them every time I put the shoes on or take them off. Obviously, that's not usually possible with sandals, and the best way I've found to keep them in place in that situation is to hit the insole with some warm air for a few minutes before placing the arch support, rub it down firmly, and then wait a couple of days before wearing the shoes.<br /><br />All in all, these are a solid product and a game-changer for those of us who need arch support and don't want to always be wearing obviously medical shoes and can't afford to pay $70-120 for a pair of shoes with orthotics built into them. And at a little over $2 a pair for these, they're a good budget-friendly solution.
Rating: 5 stars