FootActive Medical Full Length Insole, Grey, 11/13 UK

I suffer of flat feet and always wear medical insoles. Previously I used to wear really expensive tailored insoles. Decided to just give it a go, since they are quite cheap and looked rather professional. I need to say that although I just wear this product for a week or so, it looks really good, same as my tailored jewelry worth insoles. No regret. Just one important point to consider: I wear size 8 shoes, this insoles are 7 - 8.5. I had to cut them to adjust the size and I need to say that they're just about perfect. If I needed to cut them more, i.e. if I was a 7 - 7.5 size, I am not sure whether the insole arc would be well aligned to do the job. Consider it when buying them.

These seem to be very well made, however, as other reviewers have said, they are extremely difficult to trim (I have those kitchen scissors designed to cut through meat bones & I still really struggled.....anyone with joint issues in their hands or stiffness will not be able to cut them, and will need assistance). The heel cup is very comfy whilst still being supportive and the arch is just the right height (I've tried others that were a bit too proud) however it is too far forward to be ideal - I realise this is the trade off for buying 'off the peg' products rather than custom orthotics, which I'm not prepared to shell out for at this point in time. Would definitely advise popping them under your feet out of the box to see if the arch positioning works for you before trimming the front (like I did).

Bought these since my previous insoles were wearing out very fast, replacing every 1 or 2months. They were also made of foam so they became very smelly if I didn't change them. Been using these ones since may last year (7-8months ago?) and I'm still using them.they're a bit harder than I was used to but once you break them in they have a bit more give in them, my feet don't seem to sweat as much with these so the smell is not really an issue.In terms of how they work support wise, I've not had any pain in my feet at work while using them, I tend to develop pain again in my feet with cheaper insoles, which I normally take as a sign to replace them. Not been an issue with these.so if you are put off by the price of these, don't be - you'll make back the difference over time. Writing this review as I order a second pair for some walking boots.I have size 10-10.5 feet and they fit perfect for me, I did read that some people have issues with the sizing.

The person these were bought for had foot pain, mostly in the heel, that also hurt sitting at rest. He could no longer go for walks and often found walking around the house very painful. After careful research about insoles I decided to try a pair of these. They were delivered very quickly and need minimal snipping to fit. It does feel a little different with these at the beginning, but by day two they seemed totally natural. By day three my husband enjoyed a 2 mile walk across the fields with no discomfort. We have been so surprised and impressed with how much difference these insoles have made to the quality of life we have gone on to buy further pairs .The leaflet which comes with these insoles contains very useful information and stretching exercises . The Foot active website is well worth a look.

I saw my physio after a couple of months of achilles pain. He suggested that I might need to see specialist for a custom insole but also suggested that I might look at these. They probably are not as good as a custom built insole,but my achilles pain, with the self massaging has now started to resolve and I can continue to train hard. Thumbs up!

I bought these on the recommendation of my physio, I'd been having hip issues and my posture was part of it. I didn't think the difference would be so great!These insoles work by correcting your foot position and therefore your whole posture when you walk. You just cut them down to the size you need (easily done - there are size lines on the insoles so you just follow them and any pair of kitchen scissors is plenty strong enough to cut them), slip them into your shoes and away you go.They feel really strange at first but it doesn't take long to adapt, mine rub a little in one pair of shoes but that's because of the shape of the shoe rather than the insole itself.

I have been using Footactive insoles for many years and I thought I would try these as an upgrade to my normal comfort ones. They were very hard on the feet as they are very stiff and I had to give up after a few weeks. Disappointed after many years of being a Footactive fan.

I ordered these to put in my house slippers. I made sure to order the right size and they just fit my slippers. After a few weeks of use they provide me with the comfort I need. I had my arch on one foot reconstructed last year but I still need to wear orthotics otherwise I will get pain. Id recommend these, there of good quality.