WALK·HERO Comfort and Support Insoles Review

★★★★★★★★★★

“These are the absolute best insoles I have ever purchased and they are beyond an excellent value! They are better than insoles 2-3x the price. I was having a lot of foot pain after my 5-8 mile walks so I did some research to find insoles for women that provide the best comfort and support. These were listed in a few articles for women's foot health so I decided to order them. They did not require any break in period, they provided immediate comfort and support, and they are very durable. I have since purchased a few more pairs so that I can always add them to any shoe I am wearing. They fit sneakers, walking shoes, running shoes, and even Blundstone boots! I have recommended these to all my women friends because these come true to size. I don't like the insoles that you have to cut-to-fit because the arch and heel are always misaligned. These can be ordered in your true size and fit perfectly. I will continue to buy these as long as they exist. If you have any sort of foot discomfort, get these!! You're welcome.”

★★★★★★★★★★

“These are a relief for my aching feet. Feel good, and fit the shoe well.I have *very* flat feet (from behind looks like my ankle is about to fall off my foot, sheesh). Plus I have no arch on my right foot cuz the tendon that holds it up snapped. So these help keep it held up in place, and relieve strain on the rest of my foot.I like that the heel is cushioned and that it kinda cradles my heel. And the arch support is good without being overwhelming and hurting after a few hours. And they seem to hold up well so far.I'll be getting more of these.”

★★★★★★★★★★

“This type of insole essentially cured my very painful plantar fasciitis problem a number of years ago. For me they have been just as good as the 10x more expensive ones from the podiatrist. I buy a new set whenever the old ones wear out or I get new shoes.These particular ones are pretty standard PF insoles. There are a lot of other's just like these, but these were a better price when I got them.Good arch support (and I have very high arches), and enough cushion to keep my feet happy when I'm on them all day. They do not squeak when I walk like some other brands do.They are a snug fit in my 10-1/2 Merrells. Might need trimming to get them in a size 10.Yes, I'd definitely get them again.”

★★★★★★★★★★

“Reviews for:- Samarai Insoles: FIVE STARS- WalkHero Insoles: FIVE STARS- ValSole Insoles: FIVE STARS- SB Sox PF Relief Socks: FIVE STARS- Koprez PF Sleeve: FOUR STARS- Vibit (purchased directly instead of thru Amazon): THREE STARS- Tisscare foot massager with heat (purchased earlier somewhere else): FIVE STARSMy experience with Plantar Fasciitis (PF): I’m 64, female, retired for one year, and lead an active lifestyle. My normal routine includes a 4-5 mile walk every morning, pickleball 5x per week, and golf when I can. PF symptoms showed up suddenly about two months ago – suddenly it hurt too much to walk very far and pickleball was excruciating. It affected both feet, but the pain in my right foot was significantly worse. In spite of all the products that promise fast relief, I learned that managing PF is a multi-step process.Here's what worked for me – in order of implementation:- I threw away five pairs of worn-out running shoes and started wearing my newest pair all the time.- I quit going barefoot and now wear shoes all the time, even inside the house.- I quite wearing dress shoes or sandals (easy for me since I’m retired).- I started stretching my heels/calves multiple times per day, with and without a step.- I rolled my foot over a frozen water bottle or a small hard plastic ball with spikes on it. The plastic ball seems to work better, and soon I was using it several times per day.- I bought three different pairs of PF insoles so I could use them all the time. I couldn’t really tell any difference between the three brands I tried, but I think the ones with deep heel cups (WalkHero and ValSole) are better, and those are the two I use most of the time.- I bought SB Sox and now wear them on both feet during all waking hours.- I tried the Koprez Sleeve, but found that it was uncomfortable to wear all the time. I tried wearing it on a walk, but it actually became more painful after about ¼ mile. I tried wearing it for pickleball, and it was wonderful. The Koprez Sleeve allows me to keep playing pickleball.- I tried foam rolling my calves. I think it helped, but it was really hard on my arms. So I quit.- I bought the Vibit, hoping that I could use it on my calves as well as my feet. It vibrated as advertised, but it was actually harder to use than a foam roller and it didn’t seem more effective. It felt good on my feet but I couldn’t tell if it helped or not. Following the directions requires 15 minutes per foot dedicated to using the massager (no multi-tasking is possible). I still use it occasionally if I want a few extra minutes without sitting down with the Tisscare, but I don’t think this purchase helped with the PF. I have also used the Vibit for other things (IT band, back, arms), and it offers a nice massage.- I started using a Tisscare foot massager with heat that we already owned. It seemed to help a lot, and it was easy to use as I could just sit there and let the massager do the work on both feet at the same time while I read or used my phone. I’m still using it 2-3x per day for 20 minutes. Very much worth the money and I will buy it again if it quits working.Results:- It took about four weeks to research, purchase, and start using all the products listed above. During that first four weeks, I quit my morning walks and cut back on pickleball (I could not play two days in a row). Pain was intense, especially after pickleball or at the end of the day.- Within a couple weeks, the morning pain was better, mostly because I stretched and rolled 2-3 times during the night (I wake up anyway).- After putting everything into place (about four weeks), the morning pain was pretty much gone and I started walking two miles in the morning. I still had pain if I played pickleball – and the pain continued for the rest of the day.- After six weeks, I was able to increase the morning walks to my normal 4-5 miles most days and experienced only minimal pain with pickleball.- It’s been about eight weeks, and I’m still continuing to work on it. Pain is minimal and I’m able to walk 5+ miles and play pickleball!”

★★★★★★★★★★

“I’m a big guy so I personally need to get a new pair every 3/4 months. My wife bought me these the first time and such a difference maker. I have plantar fasciitis and these insoles helped the pain drastically!! I love the arch support and how it’s not just cushioning but actual support. I wear Skechers glad step and compression ankle socks with them and I’ve been pain free for over a year. The shock absorption is fantastic as well and you I definitely feel the difference in my heel as well. Durability is great I’m on my feet and moving/walking majority of the work day. I usually get two pairs at a time one for work then one for outside of work. Honestly these have been the best insoles and I’ve been searching for years even tried the ones my podiatrist recommended. Also helped getting good sneakers/footwear with these to maximize pain relief and support”