These Underrated Shoe Insoles Are 'Hands Down the Best' for Comfort, and They're 20% Off Right Now
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Running shoes are widely regarded as the most comfortable type of footwear, but sometimes, the insoles that come with them just aren't supportive enough. Whether dealing with shin splints, high arches, or just general foot and knee pain, adding a great orthotic shoe insole can help bring relief to daily walking. Inexpensive options are financially enticing, but they're no match for the support that comes with a pair of three-layer, custom-molding Fulton insoles—and right now, you can get them on sale.
Fulton's Athletic Insoles are now just $48—a 20% discount on the normal $60 price. These inserts are one of the best around, and the 250-plus five-star ratings from shoppers who say they're "hands down the best" they've ever tried will prove it. This model is available in standard and wide widths and comes in sizes 8 to 14. It's also available in women's sizing and even comes in three- and five-pack bundles so you don't keep having to switch them out of your shoes.
Fulton Athletic Insoles, $48 (was $60) at Fulton
Fulton's insoles aren't flimsy $10 rubber pads—they're multi-layered, bio-based cushions that mold to your feet over time. These doctor-designed shoe inserts are made with three layers: an odor-resistant organic cotton top layer, a cushioning foam mid-layer, and a shock-absorbing, form-keeping cork bottom layer. After just 10 hours (or roughly 30 miles) of walking, they adjust to the specific contours of your feet and mold to the topography of your arches to provide a custom level of comfort. They've been known to help with foot, back, and knee pain, provide relief for those dealing with plantar fasciitis, and help fix pronation and supination when walking or running. And, conveniently, you don't have to cut them to make them fit into your shoes.
Though cheaper insoles exist, shoppers say you get what you pay for. "I have worn quite a few different types of insoles (Superfeet, Road Runners) and have a pair of custom orthotics in one of my shoes," a shopper began. "After wearing them for about 75 days, the Athletic Insoles felt much more supportive and molded to my feet, just as the products are described. I love them and find them to be more comfortable and supportive than other over-the-counter brands I've tried."
Fulton Athletic Insoles, 3-Pack, $115 (was $144) at Fulton
Multiple shoppers agreed that Fulton's Athletic Insoles can serve as an alternative to custom orthotics. "I ordered a pair of size 10 standard Athletic Insoles and put them in my favorite running shoes on the first day," a shopper said. "I followed the break-in instructions and now I am running daily with them. I am so pleased and they saved me $400 on the prescription orthotics I was ready to have made."
Even those who are skeptical about their effectiveness have come around after trying them. "I bought these with little expectations," one shopper admitted. "I knew I had flat feet and needed arch support, which would cause knee pain when standing too long at my desk. I wear Nike Jordan high-top sneakers most days, so I put the insoles in those shoes. Since then, even standing all day, my knee pain was gone! My legs felt less exhausted by the end of the day."
Most people would benefit from adding Fulton's insoles to their favorite shoes, but they're also a great gift for any dad this Father's Day, especially those who like to complain about foot and knee pain. It's hard to argue with their value now that they're less than $50, but make sure to grab a pair before the price goes back up.