WalkFit Platinum Foot Orthotics Plantar Fasciitis Arch Support Insoles Relieve Foot Back Hip Leg and Knee Pain Improve Balance Alignment (Men 8-8.5 / Women 9-9.5)

UPDATE: My Platinum versions have arrived and I have been wearing them for the last week. As I expected, they are every bit as good as the Phase4s. In fact, better. I like the little bit of rubberized shock absorption they have added (I wasn't sure at first) and the ability to tailor them for height. As I described below, these orthotics have really helped my knee, hip, and back pain. To be clear, my "Platinum" Walkfits have not arrived yet. I have two pairs on order. I am basing this review on my experience with the Walkfit's predecessors, Phase4 orthotics. I expect that the Platinums will be every bit as good. I have been wearing another popular "over the counter" orthotic for some time. The one's I'm wearing, you stand on a machine and it gives you a recommendation for the orthotic to buy. The machine said that I have a normal foot, which surprises me because I have been to two foot doctors who have told me I have a really high arch. Nonetheless, the orthotics I purchased were immediately very comfortable, and I own three pairs. The problem is that I have been having lower back and hip problems for the past couple of years, and in the past 6 months or so, my knees have been getting progressively sore. After just a short walk, flexing my leg by lifting my foot towards my buttocks was VERY painful, and crouching and then getting back up was difficult. I found the Phase4 othotics in my mom and dad's garage and thought I would give them a try. My dad had worn them for one day and gave up on them. HERE IS WHERE THE WARNING COMES!!! Take very seriously the directions of the Phase4 (Walkfits) to wear the othotics for only an hour or so each day until you get used to them. My dad gave up on them because they were so painful to wear, but he wore them to play golf in on the very first day! DON'T DO THAT! I made a similar mistake, wearing them slippers around the house for about 3 hours the first couple of days. Like my dad, I was in big time pain! But rather than giving up on them, I slowly broke them in. I have been wearing mine for about 5 weeks now, both in my slippers and increasingly in my walking shoes. As of this week, I walked the golf course successfully, even though my feet were getting a bit sore by the 16th hole. I had to take a break from the orthotics for the evening and a bit of the next day. But the sensation is getting better all the time. They're actually beginning to feel quite comfortable. I hiked for 2 hours today with NO discomfort in my feet. Here's the big thing -- the pain in my knees and hips is gone. Completely. After my golf game and after my hike today, I could flex my leg with no sense of discomfort. Even the tightness in my lower back has been reduced significantly. As I was telling my wife today,when I put my fore fingers on my hips as I walk, the hips move solidly with no lateral movement. When I did this before wearing the Phase4s, there was a feeling of lateral movement in the hip almost as if the hip was "popping in and out" alignment. Another thing that surprises me is that even when I'm not wearing the orthotic and I'm in my socks, I seem to walk differently now -- more on the outside of my feet rather than collapsing inward (pronating), which is my general tendency. As I say, I have two pairs of Walkfit Platinums on the way because they are going in all my shoes so I don't have to keep switching these in and out. But I say it again, break them in slowly or you're in for some pain.

I purchased Walk Fit Platinum for both myself and my husband, and I can honestly say I am beyond impressed. I have struggled with plantar fasciitis for over a year and have tried countless shoes and inserts with very little relief. From the moment I placed these in my shoes, I noticed an immediate difference. Within just a couple of days, my pain had eased even more, and after a week, the improvement has been remarkable. Not only do my feet feel better, but I can also tell a difference in my legs and hips. Everything feels more supported and aligned, with little to no pain already. Walk Fit Platinum has truly exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely be purchasing more to keep on hand. For anyone dealing with foot pain and searching for something that actually helps, these have been an amazing find.

I have wide fore foot and narrow heal, considering that it fits well. I'm a small built guy sprinter by nature. While in the army we had to go long distances and strain our feet whilst carrying heavy packs(80-140lbs depending). Caused my arches to become flat since my feet had no strength to maintain arch after the first 15-20 miles(every other day), they just give out and you duck walk to the finish, bad for your feet. I like them in my boots the most, however they do feel good when i go for a run. I work out with them so that i develop muscles to support my corrected arch, not develop them while in a dysfunctional state. Seems to be working as expected. I use highest arch setting, I notice after a work out with them and then an additional 6 -8 hours on my feet i feel soreness. It's to be expected i suppose as it is pressing the tendons into a corrected position. I do wonder if it is causing them to stretch however, To counter the "idea" that may be the case, when bare foot or sandals i consciously pay attention to my posture, slight bend to knees usually forces my knees into alignment with hips(removing the natural lean a person has) and also the ankles and in turn feet. I do notice in long mirror the symmetry that is coming back. Of course newly used muscles are not tired, they just give out since they have not been trained. I find myself when losing endurance on my feet naturally standing with locked knees and then my feet in turn begin to roll inward towards arch with my weight, then my feet shimmy outwards to rest the weight on the arch of foot and not balls of my foot. Point being these inserts work well as a guide. It presses up against your tendons to form arch and naturally your body adapts by tightening area and "flexing" the arch to help strengthen it. Does take time. Again you will "feel" it out. You will notice from soreness if you wear them to long off the bat. I wore 14 hours first day and hurt pretty bad. but objectively i noticed it was causing me to improve posture even when not wearing them. So play around with it a bit, the different sizes, maybe a few hours at a time, then off and wait to see if there is soreness to access your tolerance. There are three elevation pads with this purchase. They work great. I enjoy them. @@on a side note i noticed i now seem to want to stand on the side of my feet when in bare foot. looking in full length mirror i realized if i just force myself from that position to press the pad of my big toe down, that is where my feet used to be and what my arch used to look like. Plus everything is aligned perfectly, so i guess these are reminding my body how it should stand and where it appears im on the sides of my feet, that is really just how many degrees of twist and deformation to my forefoot that has occurred since i started becoming flatfooted. Good to know that it causing my body to realign itself even when not using them. Just a conscious effort to retrain muscles and tendons that have grown and stretched wrong for years. Just something i noticed. Maybe it helps someone. These insoles are a Great buy for the price, good quality, and are helping me correct issues for sure!@@

This order is for my second and third pairs. I also have a pair of orthotics from the Good Feet store. While their appearance is very different, while walking I cannot discern a difference. The WalkFit Platinum Foot Orthotics have an 'adjustable' metatarsal support insert. At 1/10 the price I will pick WalkFit Platinum Foot Orthotics every time. If your shoes allow it I suggest that the orthotics be placed under the insole of the shoe.

The product packaging was excellent.

As described fast delivery, product seems to be sound made well. Still trying them out

They take awhile to get use to but are definitely worth the investment

I bought these to relieve my foot pain from plantar fasciitis. They work. They support the arch enough to gently reform it bit not make it painful. There are 4 different inserts for them with different arch heights so you can find the right support for your feet. Great product. I recommend it

These orthotics fit in my running shoes really well and are extremely comfortable to wear. They are well made and supportive. The best thing are the inserts in the orthotics that you can change out for your own support and comfort.