Pedag Unisex-Adult Viva Sport Insole

Very effective and comfortable. Took a few runs to get used to the support in the insole, particularly the metatarsal pad, but once run-in, they feel absolutely great. Loads of support along the heel and cushioning with no PF pain at all. Will buy again.

I was advised to wear insoles over 20 years ago. Since then I have tried quite a few, including NHS ones which were moulded to my foot, and a pair of rubbery 3/4 ones which cost under a tenner and were recommended by a leading podiatrist. They all have their uses.These days I mainly rely on Pedag 'green' insoles. These are made of fibres which mould themselves to the shape of the foot, and I find them quite comfortable. Over time, however, the fibres become crushed and you start to get a hard landing. When these Pedag 'red' came up on an offer I thought I would try them as the rubbery material promised a softer landing ...... and that's what you get. Both 'green' and 'red' insoles have the proven Pedag plastic base at the heel end (see the photo). This base includes a rubbery heel cushion plus the Pedag 'bulge' at the mid-point. This 'bulge' gives the foot a pivot point which promotes a natural 'rolling' walk. (There is probably a technical term for this.) It feels odd to start with, but you soon get used to it and - for me anyway - it does help, especially with one of my feet which otherwise tends to plonk itself flat on the pavement without rolling much. At the 'red' front end you have the springy rubbery layer instead of the fibre layer on the 'green', and this is where runners will be happy, I imagine: you get a good bounce-back from this. If you run on the balls of your feet I would say this would work well. For me, for walking, I find that this bounce-back tends to interrupt my normal walking rhythm. Not disruptive, but a little bit odd. Over a couple of walks I have become used to it, but if you only want an insert for arch support (plus a mid-foot 'bulge') you may find the Pedag 'green' a better choice.I was surprised at the springiness of the Pedag 'red' insoles. Although they are not absolutely perfect for my walking needs I will continue to use them because they are well up to usual Pedag standards and do a good job. And runners will probably love 'em!

I have about 7 pairs of these. I put them in walking boots, day to day boots, badminton shoes and my "around the house" shoes.Very comfortable and provide arch support, some metatarsal support and more forefoot cushioning than most other insoles.They last fairly well too.

Absolutely brilliant. I got an identical pair of these insoles from a local shop at Christmas as I have suffered with plantar fasciitis for six months. They have helped alleviate the pain in my heels and make walking much easier than it has been. Rather than keep switching them between shoes I bought a second pair. I was pleased to find the identical product on Amazon but £10 cheaper.I can’t recommend them highly enough.

So they definitely do the job they're advertised to do. I used to get quite bad Plantar fasciitis in my right foot and these insoles have definitely alleviated that. The reason they get 3* is because I've had them a month and they are already starting to fall apart. They're not really fit for use if you play sports. They might work OK for running (maybe). But the red top layer has peeled away and started to disintegrate and I suspect it won't be long before I need to throw them away. Not great considering they are £30. I would expect them to last much longer for that price.

They are fantastic, I’ve not had aches or sore feet since I started using these 2 years ago. I don’t dislike anything about them but I stupidly ordered the wrong size last time and couldn’t be bothered changing them so I trimmed them to size and they’re still amazing.

I had to wait a little longer to receive this as they were imported I believe. These came recommended by an insole website so decided to order both a size 8 and 9 to fit my 8.5 tennis shoes. The size 9 arrived first, so I tried them in my existing tennis shoes(Mizuno Wave Enforce Tour) and the fit was perfect, matching with the exact length and shape of the supplied insoles. I had an hour long lesson with these in the Mizunos and I had no pain in the ball of my right foot, which is the main reason for purchasing. I also tried these in a new pair of K-Swiss Hypercourt Supreme 2s, and the fit for length was spot on. The shape of the supplied insole was ever so slightly different(wider near the arch) but still compatible with the shoe. The only downside I have is that these make your foot sit higher in the heel, which changes your ankle position which could result in your heel slipping out if you don’t cinch the laces tight enough. Thankfully, the Mizunos have one of the best cinching systems, but I fear this may be a problem on the K-Swiss, Time will tell. The size 8 also fit well in my 8.5 shoes therefore I’m keeping both insoles.

Love these insoles. Really supportive but very comfortable. Work the money.