How much padding do these have on the instep?
315911
They don't actually have any on the instep itself. It goes all the way around the back of the ankle and stops right in front of the ankle bones on both sides. But it really gives the whole ankle sturdy support. I have 3 pairs, and am getting ready to order 3 more. I wash them in the washer and let them air dry. Best ankle supports I have EVER had and I am a senior, who has been using various types over 50 years.
910770
These soles around about 1/4 in thick. When I lived in Switzerland, I had similar insoles, and they REALLY made a difference!
521585
I think they are pretty close to 1/8th inch. Haven't actually measured them, but they are very comfortable and do not feel as though the ball of the foot is elevated at all.
2240171
No. More like a foam pad. Have to have them just right to work. Custom orthotics is a better answer.
280054
My dad could not even get size 14 past his instep but these go on easily. They neither bind nor pinch.
2207264
Only about 1\8 of an inch. They hold up well and do not significantly alter the feel of the shoe.
597092
These are heel grips to be applied to the inside heel portion of the shoes. Insoles usually are for the bottom part when the foot steps on.
37754
They are on the snug size. Very little give in them. I have a 36 and wish i order at least and inch larger.
478698
I wear them with 2mm neoprene socks and they are great. No chafing or anything. I actually used them today for more than 3 hours and not a problem in the world.
824762
My daughter is 9 and can wear the orthotics in most of her shoes, but she cannot wear them in loafer type shoes without the shoe feeling like it's falling off when she walks. It does push her foot up just enough that the heel of the shoe does not stay on properly. However, in all her loafer type shoes WITH straps, sneakers and boots they are just fine. These do look thick in the picture, but the portion the heel sits on is not that thick. The thick portion seen is the part that slopes up and around the outside edge of the heel, and is about 1/2", but the portion the heel actually sits on is less than 1/4". These were the best that I found that seem to give good, proper arch support, and that are sized to fit into her shoes. Hope this helps! :)
907484
I´m not sure. You might want to ask the custmer service people. What I can say, they are just tight enough, but not the tightest I have. They are for sure nice looking and comfortable, so that compensates.
105262
There is very little pressure on the ankles, and yes the padding is sufficient! LOVE how I feel after using it!
2123962
I doubt it. I took out the original foam insole- inserted these and the fit did not change. In other words after using 5 or more pairs of these the same way the insole has not changed the size of the shoe. Hope this makes sense. Most insoles seem thin and one of the really nice things about these is they are very effective in cushioning my old feet. I am packing too much weight and these really help even tho they are not real thick. Most of the thin ones are worthless after a few days. You might try stacking a couple of cheap foam ones under a good pair of liners like these?? Good luck. Trapper
443284
I can't say for certain on the metatarsal support, but these are very well padded and they wear extremely well for a softer insole. The arch support is good, again for this type of insole. I have narrow feet and these have worked pretty well in casual shoes. Many insoles with this type of heel support are too wide to fit my shoes. These work and it is easy to trim the toe part. I hope that helps.
1173152
They are about 1/4" in the back and thinner in the front. I put them inside my boots because I felt the inside of the sole going through and they are a favorite pair so the insoles saved them!
1956725
I dont know but they fit so well mone have not slipped more than about an inch
30701
Go with the higher size. These shoes fit very tightly across the instep so the lower size would probably not work.