Sorbothane Classic Full Sole Insole W 12, M 9.5-10.5 (Metric 42-44) - E

I ordered these to wear under my custom insoles while playing tennis and they have made all of the difference in the world. Before using them my whole body would hurt after playing. Now I feel completely normal. I’m so thankful for these insoles!!

I’m a life-long sorbothane fan, having used it throughout my active life of running, skiing, tennis, racquetball, pickleball, rollerblading and heavy lifting. Sorbethane is unique – rather than a foam, it’s solid. The feel underfoot is relatively firm, but the shock absorption is evident over extended wear. They’re heavier than foam inserts, but will last a lifetime – I’d trade weight for durability and performance every time. As I’ve aged, I’ve developed a Morton’s Neuroma (pinched, scarred, swollen nerve) in my right foot which is literally a constant pain. I put extra cushion in all my shoes, and usually use Poron 4000. But Sorbothane is better for long-term absorption, and it seems to alleviate my neuroma better than anything else I’ve tried while remaining thinner than most aftermarket cushions.It’s also made in the USA… that means something to me, as rubber from Asia seems to degrade over time, becoming sticky and less effective. Sof-Soles are an example – they use a “Sorbothane-like” rubber at the heel and ball, but this rubber is less effective and does not always cover the important areas of your individual foot while it’s active… especially for racquet sports or other sports that involve quick changes of direction. And then it quickly degrades into a sticky mess... so much so that I don't buy them any more.These insoles are classic and still the best in my opinion. If you find them heavy, then use them for training and protection and then swap out you original EVA soles for events. They used to be expensive, but other products have climbed to equal or greater price points, so cost is not a factor any more. I read the reviews saying they are narrow, and my foot is wide, so I bought the largest size (I wear a 9EE) and trimmed the toe area with scissors, which worked and fit perfectly in my shoes. I usually put added inserts under the my old and flattened EVA inserts, which are usually quite flat by this point so it doesn’t add much to the thickness. I keep the original EVAs for a little more cushioning, but mainly because the EVA soles tend to breath a bit better and make it easier to get my foot in and out.These are hard to find, so when you find them don’t hesitate! Your initial reaction may be that they are too firm, but give them a chance and you’ll start to see that they aren’t like any other insole, and the perceived firmness is actually a positive for most applications – there’s less slop in your shoes with these insoles.Highly recommended – I’ll buy a couple more when they become available again. Take it from an old guy – your feet become a real factor as you age, and if you don’t take good care of them, an active lifestyle becomes painful or impossible just when you need it most.

Best shock absorbers I have owned. Durability and thickness the best. No arch support.

Insulates impact well in my leather heel stacked boots. Works well, annoying to put in the boots but works well once in

These are surprisingly thin but definitely provide padding that does not wear out.

I’m a senior with a 9 month puppy and the usual aches and pains. I put these in my shoes and my feet, knees and hips hurt much less after out 10,000 to 15,000 steps a day. I recently took them on a fishing trip in the mountains and I was able to keep up with the younger going over rocks and tree roots along the river. I’ll be ordering more for my other shoes, I always want to feel this good.

They have no support molded into them so they need to be in the shoe along with your original insole and they are too thick for that with most shoes. I'd trade a little shock absorption to be able to have support too.

Most people think that lack of arch support is the root cause of their foot pain. Most are wrong. The physical “impact” of walking on your feet is approximately 4x your body weight…. Spend one day wearing these shock and impact reducing inserts in your shoes and you will feel such an improvement.

They slips around in my shoes and bunch up. Not good for bootsI have used the Sorbothane brand since the mid 80s. This is the first pair i regret using.