Trim Insoles to Fit Your ShoesSOLE Footwear

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Visit the SOLE Store

Sole Softec Response Custom Footbed

4.6 894 ratings

| Search this page

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Size Chart

Product details

Fabric type

100% Polyester

Origin

Imported

Sole material

Manmade

About this item

Low cushioning- 1.6mm layer of proprietary softec open cell cushioning, the minimum cushioning layer available

Mid volume medium thickness footbeds foremost footwear

Medically accepted by the american podiatric medical association

Odor protection features polygiene permanent active odor control

Vegan contains no animal products or byproducts

Report an issue with this product or seller

Currently unavailable.
We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.

Select delivery location

Product Description

Softer response best compliments your standard shoe. They're optimized to fit most athletic footwear. The low cushioning allows an increased balance and feel as you move.

Your foot wasn't made flat, so why is almost all footwear made that way? Sole footbeds and sandals mold to perfectly fit your unique foot. Generic insoles and flat footwear simply cannot offer the same level of arch support, control and comfort of Sole products.

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.75 x 4.5 x 1.6 inches; 0.02 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ Softec Response
Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2001
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SOLE Footwear
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0013I5RMO

Best Sellers Rank: #289,272 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #2,521 in Shoe Insoles

Customer Reviews:
4.6 894 ratings

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

894 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Customers say

Customers like the performance, comfort, support, and fit of the shoe insert. For example, they mention it works wonders, it makes their flat arched shoes much more comfortable, and provides good support. Some appreciate the fit and quality.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

100 customers mention97 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shoe insert. They mention that it works well for their sneakers and running shoes, and it helps with plantar fasciitis. Some say the insoles are perfect and true to size. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...These things are just phenomenal, I stay in alignment and can handle so much more while wearing these...." Read more

"These insoles have really helped with my plantar fasciitis, especially in my sneakers. Unfortunately, they don't work so well in my dress shoes...." Read more

"...Long story short: he recommend these for all of my shoes. It fixes my flatfootedness (while wearing) and allows the tendon to recover...." Read more

"...These medium thickness works well for my sneakers/running shoes...." Read more

91 customers mention79 positive12 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoe inserts. They say it firmly supports their feet, making their flat arched shoes much more comfortable. They also say the insoles allow them to walk pain-free, virtually pain free the entire time. Customers also mention that the insolates caress their foot and are substantial enough.

"...post > I've only had these for about a week, but they are very comfortable with great support...." Read more

"...; I really felt SOLE was not a brand for me, but this style of SOLE is soft, supportive and accommodating...." Read more

"...I can do so much more now that my feet no longer ache. I actually have found that I like working out and even (gasp) running...." Read more

"...I no longer have any hip pain late in my rides, and I go for 70+ miles now. If you have high arches, I highly recommend this product." Read more

71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the support provided by the shoe insert. They mention that it fits in their shoes and provides good support for their arches. Some say that the arch support is substantial, and the insoles firmly support their feet. Overall, most are happy with the product's support and shape.

"...They provide just the right amount of support...." Read more

"...had these for about a week, but they are very comfortable with great support. I have plantar faciitis and hope the arch support will help...." Read more

"...physical therapist suggested inserts, and these really help support my non-existent arches. Made a big difference...." Read more

"...felt SOLE was not a brand for me, but this style of SOLE is soft, supportive and accommodating...." Read more

66 customers mention49 positive17 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoe insert. They say it fits well, is true to size, and is substantial enough to fill in that little bit of space. Some customers also mention that the insert forms a nice heel cup and takes up the extra space left from very narrow feet.

"...I wear a size 6.5-7 us womens, and these fit perfectly without the need to cut!" Read more

"...They fit great right out of the box. I did have to cut them as described in directions to fit in my shoes. Nothing to it...." Read more

"...ones have a very high, hard arch support, and they fit inside my shoes perfectly...." Read more

"...which has a completely different feel - they are hard, stiff, too wide and remind me of "Superfeet" I really felt SOLE was not a brand..." Read more

61 customers mention61 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoe insert. They say it's well made, holds up great, and lasts forever. Some customers also say that they are better than custom made supports and that they break in nicely. They are flexible yet firm and smooth.

"...These appear to be a well made, quality product. Many of the drugstore types are mushy and seem to be more for padding than contouring the foot...." Read more

"...Am very happy with these, and they seem like they will hold up for quite a while." Read more

"...Anyway, this story has a happy ending.. The inserts worked wonders. I wore them all day from that minute on and had no problems...." Read more

"...After skiing 5 out of 7 days i was on vacation they broke in nicely and were comfortable. The added arch support that I needed was gained...." Read more

31 customers mention24 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the shoe insert. For example, they say it's a great buy, worth their weight in gold, and provides great support without big dollar investment.

"...I will buy more. The price point is fine - you get what you pay for." Read more

"...Price is great compared to some that I priced at various stores." Read more

"...to the bottom of these heels to customize them for me and now I have affordable, comfortable inserts I can put in whatever shoes I'm wearing." Read more

"...Molds well to foot. Good value for custom and far superior to chain-store brands." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers find the shoe insert easy to mold to their feet. They say the insole molds well to their foot and is supportive of high arches. Some mention the inseam of the shoe molds itself to their own feet just by wearing them. The soles are very comfortable and reusable, and the heel feature keeps their foot in place.

"...Molds well to foot. Good value for custom and far superior to chain-store brands." Read more

"...Molding them to your feet is a breeze. Initially I could only wear them for a few hours since my feet weren’t use to arch support...." Read more

"...Good product. Easily moldable with heating temperature threshold indicator built in/on the insole. Will definitely purchase more." Read more

"...They are easy to cut to the shape of the shoe, and they molded themselves to my feet just by wearing them." Read more

9 customers mention5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the arch of the shoe insert. Some find it great for high arches, while others say that the arch just seems in the wrong place for their feet.

"...These particular ones have a very high, hard arch support, and they fit inside my shoes perfectly...." Read more

"...Be prepared that it is a high arch. If too high you can heat and mold it to your feet." Read more

"...Great for people with high arches." Read more

"...Got new shoes and found them uncomfortable. The arch just seemed in the wrong place for my feet.I found a good memory foam worked better." Read more

Reviews with images

See all photos

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

RuBy

Recommended by Physical Therapist

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2017

Verified Purchase

THESE ARE AMAZING! My hips are all jacked from the military, and my Physical therapist recommended I get em. I'm doing posture reconstruction therapy right now so my body hates me ahhaha! These things are just phenomenal, I stay in alignment and can handle so much more while wearing these. They provide just the right amount of support.

Note, These were recommended to me because I have very flat feet and am in need of the extra hip stabilization. I wear a size 6.5-7 us womens, and these fit perfectly without the need to cut!

14 people found this helpful

Helpful

Rich left Miami

Update!!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013

Verified Purchase

I've had the same 2 pairs for almost 6 years now! Lost track of time. Can't remember when the plantar faciitis went away but it has been gone for at least a few years. Used to be standing for as little as 15 minutes and my feet were killing me. Now I'm on my feet for hours doing wood work in my shed and my feet don't hurt at all! This was my original post > I've only had these for about a week, but they are very comfortable with great support. I have plantar faciitis and hope the arch support will help. I've read it can take weeks to over a year to heal. Since I needed the arch support, I didn't heat them to contour my foot. They fit great right out of the box. I did have to cut them as described in directions to fit in my shoes. Nothing to it. They are easy to switch from shoe to shoe. If my plantar faciitis goes away, I will definitely get more. These appear to be a well made, quality product. Many of the drugstore types are mushy and seem to be more for padding than contouring the foot. I may upgrade to 5 stars down the road depending on the results. Good luck.

Helpful

Samoyed mom

Big help for my non-existent arches

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

Verified Purchase

I got my first pair of these from a high $$ sport shoe store, and liked them a lot, but realized they were literally half the price on Amazon. I got them because I have tendinitis in my right Achilles tendon, and after undergoing 2 1/2 months of physical therapy, had made limited progress. My tendinitis is the result of several different issues, but I have always had totally flat feet which up until now has never really affected anything. My physical therapist suggested inserts, and these really help support my non-existent arches. Made a big difference. I have always heard people blather on and on about how great inserts are, and thought they were just shills or full of crap, but I have to say, they really do make a difference. My tendon is still screwed up, and likely will be for a long time to come, but these inserts have relieved a great deal of the day to day pain. I am buying extra pairs here for all my shoes. They take a little getting used to, but I am so glad I have them.

I recommend going to an athletic store, where they will let you try on several different styles until you find one that feels right. That's how I found these. If I had known they were so much cheaper on Amazon, I would have waited to buy my first pair there, but it was kind of worth it at the shoe place since they were so helpful with providing so many different kinds to try out. What works for one person doesn't necessarily work for someone else. These particular ones have a very high, hard arch support, and they fit inside my shoes perfectly. You can also heat them up to mold them to your feet better if you feel the need. I left them just as they came. Am very happy with these, and they seem like they will hold up for quite a while.

5 people found this helpful

Helpful

D. Hull

Good for my Plantar Fasciitis, but not so great for dress socks

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011

Verified Purchase

These insoles have really helped with my plantar fasciitis, especially in my sneakers. Unfortunately, they don't work so well in my dress shoes. I bought a spare pair since I wear dress shoes to work and tennies on the weekends and when walking the dog.

The problem I run into is that they constantly, slowly, inexorably pull down my dress socks during the work day. Every time I get up even for the short trip to the bathroom or break room, I end up having to tug on my socks to pull them back up.

I don't know why this is, but I suspect it's because of the rubberized and textured topside on them. Unlike tennis shoes, men's dress shoes (and casual loafers) usually have a leather insole that is slick, and dress socks don't fit as tightly as sports socks, so maybe that's the problem.

Anyway, they do a great job in general, and maybe I can find a dress sock that works better with them. But so far I've tried all of my current pairs and they all have the problem to one degree or another. But if you are wearing more casual shoes with regular socks, they'll be great for you.

8 people found this helpful

Helpful

Carolyn

Orange Rules!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015

Verified Purchase

Ordered these by mistake. I tried to cancel - alas, I was too late and Amazon shipped them out. Well I was stuck with the return shipping fee anyhow so I decided to try them. YES! What a lucky decision that was. I had purchased the Sole "gray" color Solftec, which has a completely different feel - they are hard, stiff, too wide and remind me of "Superfeet" I really felt SOLE was not a brand for me, but this style of SOLE is soft, supportive and accommodating. I have flexible low arch feet, yet the arch in this insert is soft enough that it is not painful. For me, I wear a size 9 Keen (woman's), but I ordered the 7.5-8 SOLE for the arch to fall in the right spot in foot. This leaves a small uncovered spot in the shoe bottom where my toe is, but then my toes are not crowded. Picking the right length for an insert really matters and sometimes shorter is better than trimming the end off a too long insert cause the arch is in the wrong spot.

2 people found this helpful

Helpful

Yoda

Dependable and comfortable as always

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022

Verified Purchase

I have been using these insoles in work boots for over 15 years and I love them, I replace them every two or three sets of boots and the break-in is always the same. Follow the directions exactly! I have put more than 30 miles on these in one day with no hot spots and my feet were good to go the following day. If you have a high or mid to high arch they are great, if you are flat footed they are not for you.

Helpful

Carol

I put them in my new sneakers... ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2017

Verified Purchase

I put them in my new sneakers....which I just bought....was hoping that it would give more of a lift....but it could be that the sneakers are too big. The are North Face sneakers and I could not wear the women's so I bought the men's. I may have to cut them to fit another pair of sneakers. Still working with them. if they fit, I may order more..

Helpful

Top reviews from other countries

Amazon Customer

Fits great

Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2023

Verified Purchase

Being g wearing them for years. Good product.

Alison Seward

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2017

Verified Purchase

as described

trichromer

PAIN SAVING INSOLES

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2013

Verified Purchase

I injured my foot 18 months ago and have a collapsed arch and arthritis as a result,these amazing foot sculpted insole's give me perfect support and allow me to move around mostly pain free,an absolute wonder cure as far as I'm concerned,my uninjured foot fits so snugly onto the insoles its like they were cast specially for it.

One person found this helpful

cathy hill

Help if you are on your feet all say

Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2022

Verified Purchase

They are very nice soles .just order your size and put them right in your shoes

Brian Johnstone

Quickly forgotten about, as all good products usually are.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2015

Verified Purchase