The very first time my son put on his shoes with inserts, he said it felt weird, but by the end of the day he seemed to be getting used to them. He’s never said anything else about them and wears the shoes with them all the time. AND he no longer complains about his feet cramping like he used to all the time. Read more
I'm reviewing "Kids Insoles for Over-Pronation," size 5-7M Big Kid, Multicolor. Chronologically, I may not be an actual "big kid," but my feet fit in this size range, and I do have overpronation (as per a gait analysis by a sports medicine physical therapist), so I figured why not try these? Prior to the actual review, I have to say this: If you think that your CHILD has flat feet or overpronation or whatever (whether "big kid" or younger), please take them to see a medical professional. That way you'll ensure that you have the correct diagnosis and the full picture. There could be more going on than just the one thing. Kids are still growing and changing, and proper diagnosis and treatment at a younger age can make a lifetime difference in terms of less pain and improved functionality. Untreated problems catch up with you at some point. And giving a kid a treatment they didn't need in the first place can cause a problem and leave them messed up in adulthood as well. Having said that, these orthotics are intended to replace the original insoles that come with the shoes (or other footwear, such as boots). Since they cover a range of sizes, there are convenient trimming lines. Compare to your current insoles to tell whether trimming is needed. The instructions say that you should initially wear them for 1-2 hours per day and increase the amount of time, as you get used to them. You can see from the picture how much these are built up at the sides of the arch area and around the heels. They take up room in your shoes and may not fit in all types and styles of footwear. I'm wearing them in my sneaker boots. You may not be able to tell from the picture, but as best I can determine, these are not "lifting" the heels relative to the front of the foot. The thickness of the orthotic at the deepest part of the heel cup seems about the same as the thickness in the forefoot area. I don't have the type of measuring equipment to truly test this, but I checked as best I was able. My initial impressions: * These soft PU foam orthotics are more comfortable against the bottom of the foot than the ones made with rigid materials. They felt so great, I didn't take them off after two hours. Your experience may be different than that if you aren't used to wearing this type of thing, but I was impressed. * In my current situation, I can't tell whether these are doing anything to help with my overpronation. The way I will be able to tell that is by paying attention to whether the plantar fasciitis pain is worsening or improving and paying attention to my knees, hip, and shins (shin splints). Without a professional opinion, this is all very subjective. I think the way my feet feel and whether any positive changes persist over time will be the deciding factor. What I like: * It seems like a good idea that they designed these with the intention of dealing with both supination and overpronation. In my mind, that means that they want to prevent you from accidentally causing the opposite problem to happen (like if you used these but did NOT have overpronation, maybe you wouldn't be making supination happen instead). What I question: Are these soft materials actually DOING anything other than filling up space inside of the shoes? I will update this review if my impressions change as I continue using this product. Read more

The WALKROFEEt Kids Orthotic Insoles for my child who has flat feet and mild overpronation. These insoles have been a great help, excellent comfort without being too bulky. My son wears them daily in school shoes and doesn’t complain about any discomfort. Read more