SpencoTotal Support Gel Shoe Insoles, Women's 9-10.5/Men's 8-9.5

Originally got these for my son when he was wearing size 15. He needed some extra support in a pair of his shoes that wasn’t very comfortable. He likes these insoles a lot. He said they’re comfortable and supportive. I accidentally ordered another pair of these when he moved up to size 16 and he used them anyway. Said they’re comfy in the bigger size shoe as well.

Give me much more sun than Dr Scholl’s

Update 07-06-2025:I still like the insoles themselves but not the fluctuating price. I wanted to subscribe to get them every 4 months but they don’t stay at a stable price so you have to wait for when they are closer to half off the “full” price and order an extra pair.They are great for work boots and last me about four months with standing all day for 8 hours.But they will not magically save old shoes/boots that are just plain worn out, I have tried.Original review:I’ve used these a few weeks now and can report they are excellent insoles. I was skeptical having had bad luck with the generic ‘grocery store’ gel insoles. These Spenco ones have very good arch support, which I didn’t know I needed, as I’d been experimenting lately of using just plain flat insoles. I used to use some plastic othotics but could never get them to fit right in my current work shoes. The gel arch support seems to be enough without being uncomfortable.At first they feel lumpy, but after a day or so they feel normal. I am on my feet for approximately 7.5 hours a day at work and have tested these for weeks. My feet are still tired but not sore at days end, especially in the balls of the feet. I thought the gel might not provide enough forefoot padding being so thin, but they do. No pain there like with some previous insoles.These insoles do NOT feel like you are walking on clouds or marshmallows, they are quite flat, and feel flat, though with some arch support. But they do provide support that is needed and in a low profile. They have worked well in two different pairs of low top work shoes, that have firm outsoles. I didn’t even have to trim them either, I wear 11.5 Mens US shoe size.Hopefully they last a few months at least, but I ordered a second pair while on sale after using the first pair a few days. They are worth trying out, I was skeptical but so far think they are good, and not overpriced.

My college kid has me reorder these as needed. He walks campus a lot, hours of marching band practice, and tours with another marching band which often requires 8-hour practice days - much of it marching drills. These are his preferred inserts.

Out of a dozen arch supports/orthotics these are by far the most cushioned. The entire thing is made from gel. Don't let the photo fool you. The blue, grey and orange are all gel like substance. Super cushoney but still provides a tiny bit of support. Make sure you shoes have enough room to make you a tiny bit taller. They are also a little on the heavy side. I've only been wearing them for a week, but have already noticed separation in the different materials. I'm hoping they last longer, but if they don't I'll be returning them for another pair.

I wear a women’s 12.5 and have quite a bit of arthritis in my left foot. My podiatrist suggested I try this band and I’m glad he did. Put this insole in my every day shoe and it has given me both comfort where I needed it and the arch support is just right.Am buying again and will try more from this brand!

Worth it

I was a runner. I no longer run because of foot pain (a sharp pain in the mid center area near the ball of the foot), and may be injured...haven't seen a doctor yet as I've run for almost 30 years and most injuries I've had healed by just resting and gradually getting back to running.After completing a marathon, we were gifted with simple 'comfort' sandals provided by Spenco. I love them. Wearing these around the house made my injured foot feel better so I hoped these inserts would be similar. NOT...The inserts are heavy, unwieldy and bulky to try install and use in running (or normal dress) shoes, they might be good in boots etc...with running or sports shoes you must remove the factory cushion pad, and the material of these inserts is thicker and firmer, so the feel is not as 'soft' as new pads. The raised areas where they extend up can be very annoying if not a perfect fit for your foot and ache/injury, and the foot doesn't move/flex from these raised areas so if it hurts/annoys you won't adjust. My feet hurt more wearing them...a lot.It would be nice if the description was more clear on the details of fit, use, expectation and what it will and won't help...as much as possible (knowing they can't cover it all, hence my following recommendation).If you consider buying them, look and try them locally and ask about returns...or better get a doctor or running store evaluation of 'the problem' you are trying to address. Of course everyone is different in this regard, so YMMV.For me these were a waste of money. They will eventually be tossed. I doubt I will try to wear them again and will only keep because I feel dumb having bought them and hope maybe someday they'll help me or someone else with a different requirement/problem. (They must help some folks...). I'd return them if it wasn't a hassle.