Semi-rigid from heel to middle of foot; decent comfort for my feet/knees/back
This pair of Orthotic insoles (Medium size; U.S. 8-9) gives my feet better support as I go through my daily activities than the insoles that came with the shoes I wear. I feel less pain in my knees and lower back, especially near the end of the day, after I've been on my feet all day.<br /><br />These insoles are semi-rigid, thanks to the black-color hard material (on the bottom of the insole) that spans the region from the heel to the middle of the foot. The arch part bends, yet is firm. Leaving the insole on the table, I can press the arch area flat to the surface, but when I release pressure, the arch rises back to its original shape.<br />This is one of the best features of this insole.<br /><br />At the bottom of the insole, at the heel area, is an oval-shaped heel pad (measuring 1-3/4 inches long x 1 inch wide at its widest width). I would have preferred for this heel pad to be larger to provide better shock absorption for the entire heel. This oval shape does not provide padding for my entire heel.<br /><br />I do like the heel cup area, as the edges are nicely raised, and my heels fit well within the depths of this heel area.<br /><br />I would have liked for the front of the insole (which I measure to be 3/16 inches thick) to have a slightly thicker padding.<br /><br />I measure the length of the insole (from back of heel to tip of toe) to be 10-1/4" inches.<br />I wear a size 8 men's shoes.<br />I removed the old shoes' insoles, put them on top of these longer EverHealth Orthotic insoles, and cut off the very tips of the new insoles to the same size as the old insoles. It fit well inside my shoes.<br /><br />Overall, these insoles work much better at providing comfort for my feet/knees/back than the regular insoles that came with the shoes I bought.
Rating: 4 stars