Truthfully, the only other insoles I use are for orthopedic reasons. So this is my first time trying out comfort insoles.
I got these in my business formal work shoes (Johnston & Murphys), my Nike More Uptempos and a pair of Nike Dunks. I'll say it GREATLY improved the comfort of the dress shoes and the More Uptempos (which are famously uncomfortable these days with their '90s tech). I used to avoid wearing the Uptempos because they hurt. Now, they're back in the rotation heavy. I love that shoe.
I'm only a month into trying these, though. So, I can't speak to durability over extended periods of time.
I'll say this: If you like sneakers, you're probably someone who's on your feet a lot. There are some great-looking retro sneakers with terrible, outdated tech that is truly uncomfortable. For me, those include the More Uptempos, the Jordan 1s and 3s, and Chucks.
Now, imagine you're driving a car around some familiar streets. Not in any fancy, special, luxury or even notable car. Just a car. Like a sedan or a soccer mom van or something. Let me ask: You notice how you're not imagining how your posture is warped because the seats are uncomfortable? Because you expect to be comfortable while driving. You may or may not have air conditioning or heat when weather conditions call for it, but you'll probably be driving in a cushioned seat.
Why is a plushy, cushioned seat standard for travel that is just steering and pedal-pushing, but plushy comfort is not the standard when it comes to shoes you use to take INDIVIDUAL STEPS throughout the course of walking?
These are good, man. I can tell you're curious if you've read it THIS far into my review. Let this be the final straw: You want to try it. Maybe you got your tax returns and want to treat yourself. TREAT YOURSELF!
But really, they're good. They should send me a free pair after I wrote my ass off in this review.
I mean, I'll probably buy a few more when the ones I got wear out, but an extra pair right now would be nice, ya know?
