I Walked 10,000+ Steps in Superfeet Insoles

“Woah, you have very flat feet,” my podiatrist said to me recently, which is not exactly what you want to hear as a travel writer who walks around a lot and also lives in a big, busy city. But, after tearing a muscle in my foot from walking more than 10,000 steps a day in shoes with zero arch support, I learned that comfy walking shoes and a solid pair of insoles are necessities that can’t be overlooked. 

When I’m not in my podiatrist-recommended sneakers, I rely on Superfeet insoles to give me extra support and cushion. I can walk all day without sacrificing style, and without lower back pain, leg soreness, or foot aches. And it’s convenient that I can get Superfeet insoles at Amazon’s health store for $58.

Superfeet All-purpose Insoles

These insoles have been life-changing. Before, I would rely on the built-in insole of my heels or walking sneakers to provide cushion and arch support, but eventually my bunions and knees would throb. Superfeet’s All-purpose Insoles have arch support and come with a special heel cup that cushions the back of the foot. They’re also made with a reinforced design that provides support in all directions. It’s no wonder they’re approved by the American Pediatric Medical Association. 

The narrow build makes it easy to slip them into my shoes and, if it’s too long, I just cut the front to ensure a perfect fit. It took a few days for me to break them in since my feet weren’t used to having any arch support. I started out by wearing them for an hour, then increased to two hours the next day, and eventually I was able to wear them all day. 

The impact was immediate too: I found I could take longer walks through Central Park without getting lower back pain. I was also able to walk more than five miles without taking constant breaks due to knee pain — I could actually put in more than 10,000 steps pain-free (a first for me). I can’t even tell they’re in my shoes either, it feels like I’m gliding.

Superfeet All-purpose Insoles

Amazon shoppers confirm Superfeet insole’s supportive qualities. One traveler used the inserts during a 12-day tour through Europe, just seven weeks after getting ACL reconstruction and was able to walk 66 miles. Another fan of the insoles said they won’t attend music festivals without them after wearing the inserts to a three-day event where they walked 15 miles (per day) and their “feet didn’t hurt once.”

These versatile insoles are just one of many offerings from the podiatrist-recommended brand. Keep scrolling for more Superfeet support inserts that are worth putting to the test.

Shop More Superfeet Insoles at Amazon:

Superfeet All-purpose Support Low Arch Insoles

Superfeet Casual Pain Relief Insoles

Superfeet All-purpose Support High Arch Insoles

Superfeet All-purpose Memory Foam Support Insoles

Superfeet All-purpose High-impact Support Insoles

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