Pedag Viva Low Low Arch Support Handmade in Germany Plantar Fasciitis Relief Heel Cushion Activated Charcoal Odor Control

These are perfect and the best insert around without a prescription. ! I love the thin, trim line size with a great arch support that fit in all my shoes. Everything you need in arch support without the bulk of foam. These inserts have metatarsal support which everyone needs, but very few inserts have. I even used them in sandals because of their minimalist size. They’re a high end support at a great price. The materials used are quality and my feet have never felt better in recent years. I’ve come back 3 times to buy more and plan to keep buying until they’re in every one of my shoes so I don’t have switch them out to the next shoe. Highly recommend. Read more

I have been using Pedag Viva insoles for probably close to 30 years because they are the most comfortable and durable I've found. They are well made and last a long time. The cushioning is minimal, with a little extra in the heel where I need it most, so it doesn't take up a lot of space in the shoe. The metatarsal support is hardly noticeable except by the relief of the pain in my feet. I also love supporting a company that has been around making quality, handmade products for so long. Read more

The Pedag Viva insole is tremendously comfortable and provides incredible arch support. The Viva insole is great on its own or can be combined with another more affordable insole like Dr. Scholl’s work insole for a completely fit feel so that your feet aren’t moving around inside the boot. There is also immense comfort using Dr. Scholl’s work insole first and then the Pedag Viva insole on top as the feet are fully cushioned. The Pedag Viva leather insole is top quality and is thin enough to fit into dress shoes. The Pedag Viva insole is way more comfortable and supportive than the Dr. Scholl’s insoles. The Pedag Viva insoles are definitely a must have for any shoe or boot being used daily for significant walking, standing, running, hiking, or biking. Read more

These work well and mold a little to your feet. I just wish the arches were a little higher. Read more

These are one of the few arch supports where the arch is present across the width if your foot. That, combined with the hard plastic support is great for people with pain from flat feet, especially those on the heavier side. (I'm +/-290lb). The "leather" top makes it ieasy to slide in and out if your shoes Read more

I tried 3 different insole and this one is GREAT. I needed a low arch and a metatarsal pad and this one is very comfortable. If you are planning on buying these, don't go by the shoe size but measure the sole of your shoes. I wear a 9.5 shoe but the measurement told me to get a 7.5 insole and they fit perfectly. I will get these again. Read more

I have tried a variety of different inserts for my shoes being that I have semi-flat feet. As of lately, my arches are beginning to fall, and I suffer from plantar fasciitis. In my quest for the perfect pair of insoles I ordered the Pedag Viva shoe inserts. These were extremely well made and thin enough, but the arch was not sufficiently high, so they were of little use to me. I then ordered the Pedag Viva HIGH which is exactly the same, but has a higher arch support. This time the arch support was adequate, but the soles are SO hard and slippery that with my plantar fasciitis I can hardly wear them. They are thin enough to fit into any lady's high heel or shoe, but being that they are made of solid leather they have a very slippery surface that I dislike. I wish these were a little more cushioned and definitely less slippery. It is difficult to find a sole insert that is thin enough and yet provide adequate cushioning. My search continues. Read more

These are true to size. I have medium arches and most shoes for sale seem to have no arch support anymore. I have shoes ranging from $80-$400 and 90% of them regardless of construction quality offer very little in the way of arch support. These insoles are fantastic. If you have high arches I don't know that they'll be supportive enough and if you have low arches you may find them uncomfortable but if you are somewhere in between those two you can't go wrong with these. They are worth every penny. The heel cushioning is a plus but the two best things about them are how rigid the plastic is and how thin they are in the forefoot. The plastic does such a good giving support to the transverse and longitudinal arches and the thin forefoot means that even if your shoe or boot doesn't have a particularly high toe box you can still use these without feeling like your shoes or boots are too small or tight. The leather also feel great. It is more slippery than fabric though so that may come down to personal preference. Personally, I like a leather footbed. Lastly, I would not plan on just buying one pair and moving them from shoe to shoe. I tested them out in 4 or five different pairs of shoes to see how they felt in each (and they were awesome in all) but they are so rigid that they are somewhat difficult to get and out of the shoes and boots and I think this would lead to a premature separation of the leather footbed from the plastic support beneath it. I may just get a single pair to rotate through dress shoes since I don't wear them on a regular basis but I definitely wouldn't want to have to try to switch these between different pairs of shoes on a daily basis. If buying four or five of them seems a bit over the top see if your insurance will allow you to purchase them with your health savings account. I definitely plan on purchasing several more pairs. Read more