Sorbothane Unisex UltraSole Insoles

I've spoiled myself with these high quality replacement insoles! Now I've got to have a set in every pair of shoes-- not just my running sneakers. I used the original Sobothane UltaSole product beginning in the 90's and I've never found another brand that surpasses the Sorbothane series of insoles. The only change I've noticed is in the top surface. The original ones had a "slick" (almost rubber like) surface that your foot contacted. Instead, the newer ones have a thin fabric layer on top. I have found it is NOT an improvement. The original surface was more comfortable. Moisture was never an issue, so this change serves no purpose that I have discovered. Quite the opposite: the new fabric layer begins to peel away and roll up at the edges fairly quickly and eventually this renders the insert no longer functional. In contrast, I have a couple of the original ones that still function perfectly even after many, many years. However, this is really a small concession in the larger picture. Other inserts have even a shorter functional life and don't offer near the performance and comfort. I'm just grateful that these have remained and are still available today. I have tried other brands including ones double or tripple the price, but none have equaled (much less surpassed) the UltraSole in my experience. People have different needs and expectations-- so it's a very subjective opinion, but I always recommend these. The most important place to start is to know the characteristics you need in your situation. Only then can you find the best match for your feet.

Update 01/2019- Still going strong and still loving my Sorbothane cushion. Highly recommended. ****************** This is the beast cushion for the money. Add to this it being US made is awesome. This sorbothane fit perfectly in my size 12 shoe and didn't need cutting. Initially the first 3 weeks felt like the cushion was too thick but it settles and conforms to your feet after a month. Now I am totally feeling good wearing these all day. Don't buy Chinese excrement. Spend a bit more and buy quality stuff made in the US or any other country that makes good stuff.

Makes any shoe I have too tight. I can't wear comfortably.

Great product especially for ruuners however the image shown is incorrect as I did not purchase the sorbothane model that includes the graphite arch. The arch is support is fine for people with extremely low arches (flat feet) but is horrible for runners especially with normal arches and even more harmful for those with high arches (rigid feet).

My knees were debilitating me (later determined to be due to a combo of loose ligaments and Food sensitivities) so that I was using crutches around my home and not really walking anywhere else. I found it was much worse after a day of walking around barefoot, so I started using my best shoes, which helped a lot. Then I purchased these and put these in my best shoes and my knees further started recovering to a point I could function normally at home and work (3/4 desk job). There was an immediate change, but it did take several months continuing to improve. Now there is not much difference on my knees between my best shoes with these insoles vs worse shoes with these insoles (impact wise). These did not magically fix my knees, however they made a noticeable and tremendous difference. I highly recommend for bad knees. Even if your problem is not caused by the impact, I found that reducing the impact helps them to heal from other problems too. They have held up well, however I see that transferring them between shoes frequently is wearing on them. I will be purchasing another Sorbothane pair (maybe the Sorbothane ultra work to compare..) so I can rotate shoes while not having to rotate the insoles so they can last longer.

Have been wearing these for years.....great product. As soon as I get new running shoes, I take out the insoles and replace them with these. I now wear orthotics and have to go up a size in shoes to accommodate the Sorbothane insoles and the orthotics. I ran with these for many years. After a hip replacement and some tendon issues, I now walk 6 days/week, an average of 1.5 hrs./day. - and these insoles have made all the difference in the world. They provide the extra cushioning needed for pain-free walking....absolutely love them.

Five stars for these inserts. I've bought many inserts over the years, and prior to these my favorites were Herman Survivors which are available at Walmart. These Sorbothane inserts are more than twice the price, but much much more comfortable. They are thicker than every other insert I've tried, and that can make your shoes fit a little tight. I recently bought new hiking boots and bought a half size larger than usual to accommodate the Sorbothanes. These inserts help me carry more weight in my backpack without hurting my feet. I emailed and called Sorbothane's customer service to ask what the difference is between the UltraSoles and the Ultra Work Sport Insoles. They never responded. Zero stars for their non-existent customer service. I decided to try the UltraSoles because they were cheaper and looked similar, and I've been very happy with them.

Incredible shock absorption that goes a long way for the money. I have been through a lot of different insoles, as I have borderline plantar facitis, and these have an almost ideal amount of shock absorption and support, and hold up better than most foam innersoles. They are a tad heavier than some foam variants, and they do not feel quite as soft to the touch, but with your full weight on the foot in the shoe, they work very well. The one thing I would improve is the top layer can in some cases work its way loose in the arch area, but these insoles normally outlast the shoes. I have used them in Nike, New Balance, Brooks, SAS, etc. Well worth the money.

El paquete (una bolsa de cartón) llegó a tiempo, un día antes de lo anunciado. La caja del producto llegó abierta y dañada en varias partes. Lo primero me hizo pensar que habría sido devuelta por alguien más, sin embargo el producto (las plantillas) estaban bien. El detalle de que la caja del producto haya llegado dañada se lo atribuyo al manejo y a la mensajería (DHL) quienes suelen ser poco cuidadosos con los paquetes, al menos con los de Amazon. En cuanto a las plantillas, que son “la nueva versión”, no me parecieron tan buenas como las originales que fabricaban cerca de 20 años atrás.