Dr. Scholl's Active Series Replacement Insoles, Women's Small (Health and Beauty)

I like to wear performance neutral shoes for running, light-weight with a low drop of 4mm. However, the issue with these types of running shoes that they are designed for the "neutral" runner and offer very little support for those of us with lower arches and a tendency to overpronate. The stability or guidance control shoes are just too bulky for my preference.I had been using the Dr. Scholl "Sport" insoles for the past 3 years but came across the "Active Series" recently and wanted to give them a try. These are very good. The arch support is more aggressive than the sport model, which meant better performance over longer distances. These insoles feel a tad more cushioned than the sport, so that took away from the ground feel a bit, but overall, since my issue is with overpronation these are superior. I've bought an additional pair already so that I don't have to switch out when switching shoes.For the price point and the support...Read more

I'm an overweight female. Not morbidly obese but certainly should be able to run. I haven't been able to run without pain in my shins and knees for several years now. Recently, even walking has started to become a little painful. Don't ask me why it took so long to realize that the answer to my problem was as simple as an insole in my shoe but there I was today buying a pair. I put them in my shoes and went to the gym for my usual 2 mile walk on the treadmill. Just for the heck of it I turned up the speed for a casual jog. Amazingly, I felt nothing but my muscles working. No shin splints, no jarring knee pain and no pain in my arches. Upon increasing the speed, it was more of the same...no pain!! Before I knew it, I had run a little over half a mile! I know it's not much but for someone who hasn't run much longer than 10 seconds in 4 years, it was a wonderful accomplishment. These insoles are totally worth it. It's amazing how much better I feel now that I can run without focusing on...Read more