Pedag Holiday 3 4 Length Sheepskin Orthotic Inserts Handmade in Germany Arch Support Metatarsal Pad Heel Cushion Fits

I have average-height arches, but I over-pronate, have bunions, and a history of plantar faciitis - and these are vastly better than the expensive custom orthotics prescribed to me by podiatrists over the years! I'm able to walk my usual 4-7 miles a day in these without foot pain, and - along with choosing shoes with sufficient toe room - have had no worsening of my bunions in years because of these magical insoles! Because they're very stiff and very thin, they can be used to add support to both shoes with *no* arch support, *and* ones with *insufficient* arch support (too low, too squishy, etc.), making extended standing *much* more comfortable, while the metatarsal pad and 3/4 length allow your toes and forefoot to flex while walking (provided your shoes are flexible enough), which helps keep your foot muscles in shape and helps prevent faciitis. I like to switch mine out between different shoes throughout the week for foot health. These are a really high quality insole: my last pair lasted through 10+ years of daily use before the heel pads began to fall out and the leather began to fray. And I've never needed to deodorize or clean them - the leather and plastic naturally resist odors. They do have a couple of limitations, though: 1) Because they are stiff and flat, they won't work in high heels that put your heel on a "shelf" above the rest of your foot. That said, I've worn them regularly in shoes with 1-2" heels and they work fine. 2) While they *do* come with a small adhesive pad in the heel to adhere them to your shoe if you wish, be aware that choosing to use it will *drastically* shorten their lifespan. The adhesive pad is directly attached to a foam heel pad that is intended to protect the bone of your heel from pain and the development of bone spurs. In time, the adhesive (if used, particularly in an open shoe like a sandal or a slip-on) will pull this pad apart from the rest of the insole, making them much less comfortable... and also no longer adhered to your shoe. Read more

These low profile arch supports are great for my dress shoes and other shoes that can't use a higher arch support. I have high arches and need a higher arch support but I can't get my foot into some shoes when I use a higher arch support, so this is a great solution. Even with it being a lower arch support, it still provides some support. I also love that they have a metatarsal pad on them. Having a cushion at the ball of my foot really helps to relieve my foot pain. They are very comfortable to use and they slip in and out of my shoes easily. Compared to what I have paid for other arch supports in the past, these are a great value for your money and worth every penny! I am thinking about ordering another pair so I can leave 1 permanently in my work shoes and have an extra pair to use with my other shoes. ORDER UP 1 SIZE. I wear a women's size 8 in all of my shoes, but after reading other reviews, I ordered the women's size 9 arch support and I'm glad that I did. They fit great in my shoes and hit my arch perfectly. Read more

Great for over pronation. Sticky spot (Peel off cover) holds well but prevents using in multiple shoes. I purchase a few to avoid the problem. Sheepskin over plastic. 3/4 allows for toe room. Not cushy like orthotics in high volume work boots, perfect for low volume shoes. I have an average arch. Read more

The Pedag Holiday 3/4 orthotic insert is handmade in Germany of quality materials, the top being made of leather and the bottom of a hard plastic type of material. Stitching is neat. This orthotic is comfortable and fits well in my athletic walking shoes as well as in other pairs of shoes. It provides some arch support, has an additional circle of padding at the heel and (for Morton's neuroma) below the instep, and one side of each orthotic is designed to help with overpronation. I wear a woman's 7 to a 7 1/2 with no insert in my shoe. With an orthotic insert I usually wear a 7 1/2 or possibly size 8, depending on the shoe. As a couple of reviews indicated, for the Pedag you should size up to obtain a correct US fit. The Pedag in US size 9 fits my foot perfectly. Had I used the Euro/US sizing chart, the recommended size would have been too small for me. I would prefer the arch of the Pedag Holiday to be a little higher but am otherwise satisfied. If it had been a little higher, I would have rated it with 5 stars. I do have several of a different orthotic (firm, but without a plastic bottom) which is a little higher, and thus probably provides the height of arch support that is best for me. With the higher orthotic though, it tends to raise my foot a little too high in the shoe, sometimes making my foot feel as if it's slipping. I plan to alternate between the two types of inserts, continue use supportive shoes (for firmer sides) and continue to do exercises (such as rolling a tennis ball from toes to heel end and back, and scrunching toes as if trying to pick up a pen or towel with them. Additionally, I have ceased walking in my home barefooted or in socks without shoes. Long term (as in many years of) walking without shoes at home can risk or exacerbate foot problems such as flat feet, overpronation, Morton's neuroma, etc. which can result in or worsen foot pain. Flat bottom shoes are OK for occasional or short-term use, but otherwise, it's best to wear shoes designed with arch support. This reduces the likelihood of future foot problems. Read more

I’ve had two pairs of these thin, 3/4 length, German insoles for about 6 years. I wear each roughly 2x / week and the e held up decently. About a year ago both began separating (there are 2-3 layers sandwiched together) but haven’t completely come apart. The rise in the arch is modest and the cushioning is nonexistent, but these inserts effectively prevent my plantar fasciitis from recurring. Because they are quite thin I can wear them in any dress shoe. Read more

Classic insoles, real leather— perfect for medium arches and low volume shoes that bigger insoles won’t work with. Read more

Didn't work for me. The arch support is not appropriate for high arches, it cut into my arch because its top curve was lower than my own. Bummer, cause it seems well made. Read more