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Foot pain down about 75% give or take the weather. I've had 2 large toe surgeries and need another plus my other foot needs treatment as well. I needed to work because my disability ran out so I use these now. I wish I actually bought them a long time ago before the 2 botched surgeries.
An arthritic right foot kept me from walking regularly and using a stair climber for over a year. I tried my wife's EU35 narrow size est carbon in my sneaker and immediately noticed a difference - the inflamation in that foot has finally died down such that I can exercise. So I bought a size EU 40 regular width for my hiking boots and keep the 35 narrow in my sneakers. I just now ordered an EU 39 narrow for my dress boots. I take a US size 10 1/2 - 11 wide shoe but you need something smaller than your shoe size so it doesn't bridge the width of the shoe/boot. The 35 narrow is very undersized for my foot but it still works. I have three because I'm afraid to walk in anything without the support and fear a relapse. Hobbling around for a year made my life hell.
I bought this at the advice of my podiatrist who recommended a carbon fiber insole to help stiffen the shoe when I walk. After having surgery a few years ago my right foot has always been affected by a gait abnormality where I would put pressure on the side of the foot while walking. This issue sometimes causes my ankle to roll when depressing inside a normal shoe and with normal, more malleable, insoles. I learned to live with it and have gotten around with the issue but my podiatrist told me about carbon fiber insoles that help to keep the shoe stiffer which could help someone like me keep a more solid base while walking and prevent the ankle roll issue.
And honestly, this may be one of the best purchases I made. It was less than half the price of what I would have had to pay using a medical supply store, and it does exactly what it should: provides a stiffer shoe and a more stable base.
When underneath a regular insole, I don't even notice a comfort difference. It's so lightweight that there's no difference to the weight of the shoe either. It made such an instant difference for my issue and my only regret is not knowing about it sooner!
These things are great if you have a swollen big toe or bone spurs in your big toe. But when you put them under your insoles and start walking in them they squeak which is annoying and will drive you crazy. The remedy is you put them on a sheet of 8.5 by 11 white computer paper and draw an outline around them. You cut it out and then place the paper under the carbon insole. Insert it into your shoe making sure it fits nicely - not crumpled. Then you put your regular insole back into the shoe on top of the carbon insole. The squeaking will be gone. Plus you’ll feel relief and support in your big toe. Yes they are expensive but they are worth it. Make sure you buy 2 - one for each shoe. It’s important to be balanced even if you only have pain in 1 toe. Hope this review helps.
Been recovering from repeatedly breaking my big toe for the past 3 months, and got sick of wearing the walking boot around-this is extremely thin and rigid, slides right into normal sneakers without having to remove the insoles. Keeps your foot from bending at the toes, just like the walking boot, but without the awkward bulk/size. I've been able to walk completely pain free just using this-a bit pricey for an insert, but well worth it!
I recently sustained a substantial 5th metatarsal fracture, and I was wearing either a boot or postop shoe for the past two weeks. However, I was starting to have hip and ITB problems from wearing those things so luckily came across these carbon insoles. Glad I did!
This is a thin, super-light and rigid insole which fits under the existing insole of your shoes. Makes the entire shoe stiff, but MUCH more comfortable than a hard postop shoe.
Sizing: I wear a men’s 12 dress shoe and a 13 in my running shoes. I followed their directions to order one size smaller than what you measure in mm, and it worked perfectly. This was a perfect fit in my run shoe ( a Nike Zoom Pegasus 36). Took out the existing shoe insole, shimmied the carbon insole inside, placed the existing insole back on top and I was all set. The shoe is just a bit more snug now but still fits fine. Again, this was a size 12 insole for my size 13 running shoe. Anything bigger would not have fit.
Highly recommended.. 👍👍