Insoles and Beyond Review and Giveaway!

Today I'm doing a quick review of Sole Softec Thin Sport custom insoles courtesy of Insoles and Beyond, a family-owned small business.  They contacted me to see if I'd be interested in trying out a pair, and as luck would have it, I was in the midst of my "is this pain plantar fasciitis or is it my Achilles?" problem, so I happily accepted - hey, I'm willing to try just about anything to keep running, and shoe inserts sounded pretty normal compared to a lot of remedies.

I thought the customer service provided was great.  I narrowed down my choices to a few pairs, and consulted with Ashley, who advised me on which one would probably be best for my issue and the shoes I wanted to wear them in.  I ended up going with a thinner insole because I didn't want my running shoes to fit any tighter than they already are.  I was intrigued by the Softec insoles because you can customize the fit by heating them up in your oven for a few minutes and then putting them in your shoe and standing on them for a couple of minutes.  Custom without the extreme expense of true, podiatrist-ordered custom insoles, which worked for me and my budget (yes these were free, but you know what I mean).  They fit great in my shoes:

Happier shoes.

I like the feel of these insoles, especially the arch support.  While they didn't instantly cure my pain (and I didn't expect them to, in all honesty), my feet feel good after I've run and/or walked on them - I think I've logged close to 30 miles - so I'm pretty pleased with the insoles, and I'll probably order a pair for my Danskos next winter, since I'll be going on year three with those shoes and I think they could use a boost at this point.

And now for the fun part - Insoles and Beyond has offered a pair for one of my lucky readers!  This giveaway is for a $50 store credit so you can choose whatever you need for your particular issue and type of shoe.  Shipping is free to U.S. residents, but they do ship internationally for $14.95 (which can be part of the $50 credit), so that means this giveaway is open to anyone who resides anywhere on planet Earth, woohoo!  To enter, just leave me a comment saying you're in.  Be sure to leave an email address so I can notify you if you win.  I'll announce the winner on Friday - good luck!

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FTC Disclaimer:  I received a pair of insoles for free; opinions provided are all mine.  Giveaway prizes have no cash value and can only be used to buy merchandise.