These work if you have arch or heel pain that comes from standing long hours or from wearing footwear that does not correctly support and cushion the arch and heel.I''m fiftysomething and am on my feet for 6-8 hours a day. Even though I was wearing good-quality work boots with decent arch support, my feet were painful. I had been trying other over-the-counter orthotics and foam pads designed for arch and heel pain, but my discomfort was getting worse regardless of what I tried.
A friend had been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament on the bottom of the foot that connects the heel bone to the toes). She told me this product helped her a lot while she was healing. She slipped one out of her shoe to show me. The insert is thin and light, so it doesn''t look like much, but I thought it was worth a try, given her glowing recommendation. She was right.
The tri-comfort inserts are fairly thin and don''t extend all the way to the toes, so they don''t take up a lot of room in your shoes. The springy plastic support under the arch doesn''t add a lot of bulk, but it effectively supports the ligaments. These inserts are not suitable for sandals or open-back dress shoes, because the heel cup shows a little around the edges of your heels. The front edge of the insert can rub the ball of your bare foot a bit as you walk, but socks (even thin ones) solve that problem for me. I have washed the inserts in the washing machine with good results. Use your regular cycle, warm or cold water, not hot, air dry.
(On a related note, I really dislike the gel insoles that Dr. Scholl''s and others sell for heel pain. They are "squirmy" feeling underfoot, smell odd, take up too much space in my shoes, and don''t have a firm heel cup.)
If you try the tri-comfort inserts and find they work for you, remember to replace the inserts when your foot pain returns. If replacing the insert does not work like it should, it''s time to replace your foot wear too. The pain is telling you the cushioning and support your feet need is gone, even if your shoes or inserts still look fine.
6/11 update: I always wear supportive shoes with the tri-comfort insoles whenever I have to stand a lot (ie: on the job), but I also do foot strengthening and stretching exercises for a few minutes 2-3 times a week. I also walk barefoot or in stocking feet for short periods around the house. If any exercise or the barefoot walking starts to hurt in a "not good" kind of way, I lighten up or stop, but I think it has helped to "challenge" my feet in sensible ways.
There are some great (and free) exercise videos here:My favorite is the "foot strengthening with a washcloth" exercise. Easy, fast, simple, and helpful. (I am not affiliated with this website in any way other than having watched their videos and tried the exercises.) Hope this helps others!
I work on my feet for 8 hours a night on a hard concrete floor. Just wore these inserts for the first time and they are great!! I normally go home after work with my feet aching but tonight they felt sooo much better. These are by far the best insoles I''ve tried so far, even better than the gel inserts. As sated n a previous review they are a bit bulky in the heel area so if you want to use them in already snug fitting shoes they wont work but other than that I highly recommend them. The 3/4 length is awesome because they still fit well in pointy toed shoes and boots and you still get all the support you need in the important areas. A+++
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I must admit that I was a little bit worried about this product not being the full size of the foot compared to other similar products that I''ve tried.Well, no worries here.My feet feel great, cushioned nicely in my shoes.This is probably the best over-the-counter foot/shoe inserts that I''ve ever tried. A+++I developed plantar fasciitis after training for and running in a marathon five years ago. At first, both feet were affected so I went to see a podiatrist who fitted me with rigid orthotics. That seemed to help but over the years, the rigidity of the orthotics actually made my PF come back.In January 2011, the PF came back affecting only my left foot. It was very painful taking that first step in the morning. I''m pretty active but do have a desk job and would hobble around most of the day to meetings.I''ve tried sleeping with a night splint which pretty much feels like wearing a snowboard boot to bed--not the most comfortable. I''ve also done stretching, icing, etc. but nothing seemed to work.I wanted to see what I could do prior to scheduling an appointment with the podiatrist. Just last week I purchased these Dr. Scholl''s Tri-Comfort and also the Dr. Scholls Heel Pain inserts from a local store. The latter lessened the pain a little but not by much. However the TRI-COMFORT inserts practically made the PF in my left foot non-existent in a matter of THREE DAYS!! I was totally amazed! I''m walking normally now and not hobbling around in pain as I have been these past few months. I''ve since purchased the 3-pairs from Amazon and have put one in each of my shoes that I use most often.
Yes, I can see why others complain of the industrial rubbery smell which the TRI-COMFORT does emit when you first open the package, but who the heck cares if they actually work and help you WALK! Being able to walk beats a bad smell in my book any day ;) Besides, after two weeks, the smell has dissipated...
The only downer I experienced when I first used the TRI-COMFORT was my shoes were a bit snugger--at the top of the foot/shoe--since you are adding in extra cushion inside your shoes. However, I''ve fixed the problem by wearing nylons, or socks that aren''t so thick.
These might not work for everyone, but this is a great product that DEFINITELY worked wonders for me and my PF!Love these! They are slightly bulkier than expected. Cannot wear them with sandals or shoes that have open sides. Great inside boots!
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