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Greg Boltz
Greg Boltz
by Adri Sahagun • October 23, 2017

These are the best thing I have ever ordered. I've had constant pain in my right front thigh, from hip to knee. The doctor says I have arthritis in my back that is causing it. I was recommended some exercises, stretches and a strong opiate. After 2 to 3 weeks of using the Portalus ET 75 my leg pain is completely gone.

Eli Brackenbury
Eli Brackenbury
by Adri Sahagun • October 11, 2017

I’m an occupational health nurse, I’ve been working for 5 years, a nurse in general for 7 years. I currently work in a manufacturing facility with hundreds of employees. I live in Richmond, Washington. I grew up here and went to college in Washington. I lived in Idaho and then moved back here with my family because it’s a great place to raise the family. It’s a fantastic job and opportunity to focus on prevention rather than rally around some acute emergency in the typical nursing world.

Elizabeth Hinkle
Elizabeth Hinkle
by Adri Sahagun • October 03, 2017

When I ordered my insoles, I had a lot of problems with my back, knees, ankles, and feet from psoriatic arthritis and SLE lupus. I received them about three weeks ago and put them in my crocs. I had previously used a Dr. Scholls machine that showed I put all my weight on my heels and the side of my feet away from the arch. As soon as I got my insoles I started wearing them. They were tight across the top of my arches. However, despite this discomfort, I knew I needed to persist in wearing them, viewing them in the same likeness as braces for your teeth. Within a week my arches stopped hurting. 

Greg Umphrey
Greg Umphrey
by Adri Sahagun • September 25, 2017

As an anesthesiologist, I am on my feet and moving all day. In addition, I workout every morning before work. I had developed severe plantar fasciitis and lower back pain. I tried stretching, injections and multiple inserts without success. I have been wearing Protalus M100 inserts for about a month now and the plantar fasciitis is gone..

Cynthia Alexander
Cynthia Alexander
by Adri Sahagun • September 14, 2017

I’m on my feet most of the day on concrete floors because I work two jobs. And I was really having a problem, I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning because my feet hurt so bad. Then I just broke down and said let me try the insoles...

Steve Meltzer
Steve Meltzer
by Adri Sahagun • September 08, 2017

So far so good. Very happy with these insoles. 

Gary Martin
Gary Martin
by Adri Sahagun • September 05, 2017

I’ve had problems for a long time. I have mild neuropathy and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I play golf a lot, and travel a lot so I thought this was worth looking into for pain relief in my feet. Mild Neuropathy is a nerve problem, generally associated with people that are diabetic. My arthritis issues started probably 10 years ago after knee replacement surgery. I’ve been dealing with this for the last 10 years, trying different solutions and the Doctors said this is something you have to live with...

Doloreslei Chang
Doloreslei Chang
by Adri Sahagun • August 30, 2017

I want to say how happy I was to meet Stacy Matthews at our National Ergo Conference. I was able to obtain 2 pairs of insoles, 1 for me and one for my SO. I can't wear mine yet as I'm scheduled for knee surgery, but my SO loves his. He has always struggled with back and arch pain. He started using the insoles and no longer has pain like he used to....

Darryl Watkins
Darryl Watkins
by AJ Brown • April 04, 2017

I can't believe it. It's like I am in a dream, the other day I made an appointment with my podiatrist because my feet were hurting so bad. He gave me one of those painful shots. Once again my feet continued to hurt, I am flat footed and have Plantar. I have been following this site for 2 years but was afraid of trying because of the price plus I figured that they would be like all the rest. Well March 26th I decided to take a chance...

Lynn Himler
Lynn Himler
by AJ Brown • March 16, 2017

No surgery or cortisone shots - these insoles work!

These insoles work really great for me! No more aching back or knees, I never thought it possible without surgery or cortisone shots every 6-12 months. This product has changed my life - I don't have any pain like I've had for I can't remember how many years now. I ordered this pair for my workboots.

Steffanie Yang-Wei
Steffanie Yang-Wei
by AJ Brown • March 14, 2017

Bought these last year when they did a hospital visit. I am a Nurse and a long time Runner with some back/knee issues; wear them at work and for my runs. I had both professionally fitted ones, where I paid $400 and other brands expensive and did not last. Loves these! These have....

Donnie Boyum
Donnie Boyum
by AJ Brown • March 13, 2017

I recently purchased a set of these insoles with the attitude that if they work cool if not they get added to the pile of failed tries. I own a landscaping company and I'm on my feet for hours, walk for miles and really put boots and insoles through the ringer. Anyways, I put the insoles in on a Monday and by Wednesday I could feel a serious improvement to my ankles, hips, and back. 100% improved. Look at your shoes, do you see the wear on the outside of the soles. Read Protalus recommendation they are on point. I'm at 2 weeks in work boots and I'm so satisfied and happy with this product.