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Cory McBride
Cory McBride
by ilesha Dirkse • June 01, 2017

I am an avid amateur golfer, with aspirations of being more. I generally get out and play 4-5 times per week and practice equally as much. A couple years ago, I started to get sharp pains in my foot when I was playing, more so when I walked while I play. After a couple trips to the doctor, I found that I have plantar fasciitis in my foot, something…

Matthew Hamilton
Matthew Hamilton
by Austin Sahagun • April 04, 2017

I have to say I was skeptical when I started to see Protalus in my news feed as a "suggested" page. We're all the reviews legit and real?!?! I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for the past six months, and I was starting to believe that I would never walk/run without pain again. Having started treatment with a chiropractor and ultimately moving to a podiatrist I started to lose faith.....$1000 later I was still dealing with pain...laser heat treatment...new shoes....custom orthopedics....nothing was working. I have been using my Protalus now......

Judy Szurek
Judy Szurek
by Adri Sahagun • March 16, 2017

My feet hurt less!!

I am an avid runner, physical education teacher, and coach and spend a lot of time on my feet. I developed plantar fasciitis in August 2016, and I was wearing the Green Feet brand. They were ok but a little too hard. I thought I would give protalus a try and I love them. My feet feel so much better and don't hurt after a long day of work!! They have a lot of support, and the arches have a lot of cushion in the heel area. Thank you for such a wonderful product!!

Matthew Steiner
Matthew Steiner
by Austin Sahagun • March 16, 2017

Dear Protalus,

I recently purchased your product after many years of suffering extreme heal pain. As a disabled retired Army Paratrooper, I had wasted hundreds of dollars on useless inserts trying to ease the pain caused by years of wearing boots for duty and jumping out of airplanes. Even the insoles I was given by the VA hospital were garbage. I only wish I'd ordered a second pair when I placed my initial order, however...

Christina Blake
Christina Blake
by AJ Brown • March 15, 2017

After years of suffering from heels spurs and plantar fasciitis and buying every type of insole I could find with no relief, I just happened to run across this facebook page and thank goodness I did. I ordered a pair and let me just say wow. I took them out of the box and thought they did not look like much, how was this going to help me? I work 80 hours some weeks and sometimes walk 27,000 steps a day. The pain I had before in my feet, knees, and legs would...

Patricia Kleinbrook
Patricia Kleinbrook
by AJ Brown • March 15, 2017

Ok. I bought my Protalus shoe inserts last week. Since I had broken my foot skiing over 50 years ago, I didn't expect much help. My Drs. have repeatedly told me how flat my feet are and how much I needed a GOOD shoe support. Well, I received my supports today, and all I can do is smile and tell you how wonderful my feet feel --after 50 years of suffering. These do work! My feet don't feel tired. They feel great. I even want to sleep with my shoes on tonight. Any questions? Ask me. I'm a real person! Thank you Protalus.

Mike Cantu
Mike Cantu
by AJ Brown • March 15, 2017

It has been almost a year since I came across Protalus insoles via F.Book as I was recovering from having a badly broken lower tib/fib rt above the ankle joint that required major surgery to repair! I was not able to put any weight on the ankle for 60+ days, then starting physical therapy about 3.5 months after my surgery. I already knew that I had some pronation before I was injured because working in the outdoor sports biz with lots of shoe brands attending tech training for fitting running shoes. As I was going thru my physical therapy sessions, I was having pain and inflammation, especially when trying to apply weight to the repaired ankle. I started thinking......

John Knopp
John Knopp
by AJ Brown • March 14, 2017

I came across the Protalus insoles on FaceBook. I have had issues with my feet hurting for most of my life but had not sought out any but the most rudimentary of insoles to correct this issue. I figured, "What the heck. I'll try them." Well, let me tell you. This is the solution to my problem. I primarily chose them for the exercise routine I attend with Jazzercise. I also bought a new pair of shoes with a wider stance. I would advise anyone buying these that they do take up some space in the shoe. You may want to...

Diane Fortune
Diane Fortune
by AJ Brown • March 14, 2017

When I purchased Protalus Insoles, I was looking for something to help with foot and knee pain from having flat feet due to fallen arches. I have to admit I was skeptical at first as I had tried others, but I was pleasantly surprised at the relief I had gotten from Protalus. I will, and have, recommended them to family members that struggle with proper insoles issues also. I am thinking of purchasing more so that I don't have to play put and take with different shoes. Try them, what do you have to lose but pain.

Cindi Hull Holland
Cindi Hull Holland
by AJ Brown • March 14, 2017

I have chronic foot pain and bunions. I work 8 hours a day on a cement floor and generally walk about 7 miles a day. My poor feet hurt so badly at the end of the day I can usually not stand and walk after resting without waiting for a few moments for the pain to alleviate so I know my feet can hold me. Today I used the Protalus insoles. Not one ounce of pain. I look at them and can't imagine why. They just don't look like much. They fit nicely into my Nikes and my dressier shoes without crowding or pinching. The heel does elevate some and makes my toes touch the end of some of my snugger shoes, but it didn't bother my bunions at all. Smacks of magic!!!!

Rick Bullock
Rick Bullock
by AJ Brown • March 13, 2017

After injuring my feet playing basketball wearing the wrong footwear, I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis. Not wanting to spend hundreds on custom inserts thought I would try these Protalus inserts out. I read the reviews how people got instant relief and were out running marathons. That was not my case. I got the first generation inserts, and I could tell they were helping, but no miracle cure. Since they were helping some, I decided to get a second pair for my other shoes. I got a pair of the new inserts. The first few days....

Charles Brewer
Charles Brewer
by AJ Brown • March 13, 2017

My insoles came in the mail yesterday. I put them in my shoes last night. OH, THE DIFFERENCE THEY DO MAKE!

A little of my history I am a 16-year law enforcement officer. I am currently assigned to our courthouse. My job utmost is to protect the judge. So I stand relatively close to the judge. Some people see this Judge shows on TV, and it last for an hour, and it's all over. For those who do not know it's at a minimum of eight hours day. I have been as late as two in the mor ning deal with the court. So my point is....