pedagViva | Leather Arch Support Inserts | Handmade in Germany | Plantar Fasciitis Relief | Heel Cushion | Activated Charcoal Odor Control | Metatarsal Support Pad | Tan | Women US 9/ Men 6/ EU 39

The Pedag Viva insole is tremendously comfortable and provides incredible arch support. The Viva insole is great on its own or can be combined with another more affordable insole like Dr. Scholl’s work insole for a completely fit feel so that your feet aren’t moving around inside the boot. There is also immense comfort using Dr. Scholl’s work insole first and then the Pedag Viva insole on top as the feet are fully cushioned. The Pedag Viva leather insole is top quality and is thin enough to fit into dress shoes. The Pedag Viva insole is way more comfortable and supportive than the Dr. Scholl’s insoles. The Pedag Viva insoles are definitely a must have for any shoe or boot being used daily for significant walking, standing, running, hiking, or biking.

These are true to size. I have medium arches and most shoes for sale seem to have no arch support anymore. I have shoes ranging from $80-$400 and 90% of them regardless of construction quality offer very little in the way of arch support. These insoles are fantastic. If you have high arches I don't know that they'll be supportive enough and if you have low arches you may find them uncomfortable but if you are somewhere in between those two you can't go wrong with these. They are worth every penny. The heel cushioning is a plus but the two best things about them are how rigid the plastic is and how thin they are in the forefoot. The plastic does such a good giving support to the transverse and longitudinal arches and the thin forefoot means that even if your shoe or boot doesn't have a particularly high toe box you can still use these without feeling like your shoes or boots are too small or tight. The leather also feel great. It is more slippery than fabric though so that may come down to personal preference. Personally, I like a leather footbed. Lastly, I would not plan on just buying one pair and moving them from shoe to shoe. I tested them out in 4 or five different pairs of shoes to see how they felt in each (and they were awesome in all) but they are so rigid that they are somewhat difficult to get and out of the shoes and boots and I think this would lead to a premature separation of the leather footbed from the plastic support beneath it. I may just get a single pair to rotate through dress shoes since I don't wear them on a regular basis but I definitely wouldn't want to have to try to switch these between different pairs of shoes on a daily basis. If buying four or five of them seems a bit over the top see if your insurance will allow you to purchase them with your health savings account. I definitely plan on purchasing several more pairs.

I bought these due to the fact that they are leather, without high hopes. My skin doesn’t react well to synthetic materials (foam, rubber) These hit my arch in just the right spot. Usually inserts and shoes with arch support don’t hit my arch in the right spot, the arch is too far forward. These are perfect. Not bulky either. They even work in some of my boots. Very happy. I have tried a lot of them, including orthotics from the Dr office….which were the worst. They take up so little space that they don’t change the size in any way. These are the best by far. They do have some a firm arch support. My arches started caving in about 3 years ago. Wish I had found these sooner.Going to try the one with the extra high arch next.

A top shoe insole to use in all of your shoes and boots. Comfortable, nice arch and overall foot support. I have used this insole for years and love that it fits in a variety of footwear. Great for anyone who is on their feet all day or walks a lot.

The leather, although an attractive concept, is too slippery. My foot slid so much in my well fitting shoe that I felt unsteady on my feet at times. Additionally, if you have flat feet this arch is too high. Which is surprising since this insert is recommended for flat feet. Back to my New Balance inserts.12/15/17 Edit: I have changed my review from one star to four. After I returned these inserts I ended up at my first podiatrist visit and with a pair of custom orthotics. Whoa! Talk about a too high arch! But this extreme arch was something I merely needed to get used to and I did, following my doctor's advice to wear them for two hours the first day then four hours the next day and so forth. After understanding what I truly needed to address my flat feet issues, I began to look for a less costly insert that I could easily slip into shoes that could not accommodate my custom orthotic...that requires a laced shoe with a very wide opening...and back to this insert I came. Now I have four of these and two of their minis for sandals. They are slippery but I got used to that also. The leather will last longer and repel odors better than some other insert materials.

I ordered a size 38 and they fit my 7 1/2 size converse tennis shoes perfectly. They provide a nice arch support and the texture is very nice on my feet. No trimming was necessary. They don't stick to the bottom of your foot. No sweat and no odor. I will purchase again for other shoes. I highly recommend this insert.

I have tried a variety of different inserts for my shoes being that I have semi-flat feet. As of lately, my arches are beginning to fall, and I suffer from plantar fasciitis. In my quest for the perfect pair of insoles I ordered the Pedag Viva shoe inserts. These were extremely well made and thin enough, but the arch was not sufficiently high, so they were of little use to me. I then ordered the Pedag Viva HIGH which is exactly the same, but has a higher arch support. This time the arch support was adequate, but the soles are SO hard and slippery that with my plantar fasciitis I can hardly wear them. They are thin enough to fit into any lady's high heel or shoe, but being that they are made of solid leather they have a very slippery surface that I dislike. I wish these were a little more cushioned and definitely less slippery. It is difficult to find a sole insert that is thin enough and yet provide adequate cushioning. My search continues.

These were recommended by my physiotherapist. Absolutely worth it! They're so light and comfortable. Great product, I highly recommend it

I’ve compared this one to the superfeet carbon and the SOLE (EVA) thin. This is the thinnest one.

This the second pair is have purchased and have found them to be very comfortable and give good support.

Ich verwende diese Einlagen schon jahrelang und bin immer wieder zufrieden damit. Qualität ist gut. Meist hält eine Einlage genausolange wie die Schuhe.

Fixed dropped metatarsal heads I have low arches and these are comfortable