Recently I received a complimentary pair of Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions ($5.99), a product that promises "comfort where you need it most" so you can rock your fabulous heels without aching feet. Sound too good to be true? Well, I put these inserts to the test by wearing them for a busy day of work in the city - Uptown, Downtown, subway stairs, cobblestone streets - the works. Keep reading to find out how well they performed...or didn't.
What they say: "Have you ever experienced Fabulitis - discomfort caused by the decision to wear uncomfortable, yet fabulous shoes? As the first and only full line of products designed specifically for women, Dr. Scholl's For Her is here to help... From pedicure products to insoles for your favorite pairs of heels, Dr. Scholl's For Her enables women to look and feel fabulous."
Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions ($5.99): "These cushions provide instant comfort while massaging feet with every step and cushioning the sensitive ball of foot area. They are uniquely designed to stay firmly in place and fit both open and close style shoes."
What I thought: When Dr. Scholl's approached me to test out their new line of products, I was so excited. I had a specific pair of ankle boots in mind, and a specific date in mind to really put these to the test: I would wear my Mossimo for Target ankle boots (seen here) to a day of press previews in New York City. As much as I love love love those ankle boots, they KILL my feet, specifically, the balls of my feet start to burn after about the first hour of wearing them. I chalk it up to little or no platform and a very thin, non-existent footbed. What better way to find out if Dr. Scholl's really lived up to it's money-back-guarantee of comfort?
So I slipped my shoe inserts into the boots and headed out for the day. The inserts are very easy to use, there's no glue or tacky tape needed, just position and you're ready to go. They didn't budge at all - I wore them for about 8 hours straight - and they don't leave any residue behind. They're very easy to remove and insert into another shoe.
The only downside: They don't work AT ALL. My feet were killing me, as usual, after about one hour of wearing my boots. I experienced no difference whatsoever in the level of comfort. In fact, the balls of my feet were hurting so bad that I had to stop at a shoe store and buy a pair of flats, just so I could make it home in one piece. (I got some cute gold sandals on sale for $40 at Shoegasm, so not a total loss. And yes, I should have been carrying my Kushyfoot Flats to Go, but I forgot to pack them.)
I am so glad these were a free sample and so glad I didn't waste my money on these. I had such high hopes, but for my feet, and my shoes, they were entirely ineffective. This was just my experience, some of you may love these inserts and you might have luck with them, but I will not be using them again (what's the point?) and I certainly wouldn't recommend them to a friend.
How about you, have you tried Dr. Scholl's for Her Ball of Foot Inserts? Are you a fan? Speak up if you like these!
Dr. Scholl's For Her products are available nationwide at most food, drug and mass retailers. More information about the full line is available online at www.facebook.com/drschollsforher or www.drscholls.com.
FTC Discolure: I received the product reviewed in this post free of charge. The opinions expressed are entirely my own as was the choice to write this review.
Dr. Scholl's For Her Ball of Foot Cushions ($5.99): "These cushions provide instant comfort while massaging feet with every step and cushioning the sensitive ball of foot area. They are uniquely designed to stay firmly in place and fit both open and close style shoes."
What I thought: When Dr. Scholl's approached me to test out their new line of products, I was so excited. I had a specific pair of ankle boots in mind, and a specific date in mind to really put these to the test: I would wear my Mossimo for Target ankle boots (seen here) to a day of press previews in New York City. As much as I love love love those ankle boots, they KILL my feet, specifically, the balls of my feet start to burn after about the first hour of wearing them. I chalk it up to little or no platform and a very thin, non-existent footbed. What better way to find out if Dr. Scholl's really lived up to it's money-back-guarantee of comfort?
So I slipped my shoe inserts into the boots and headed out for the day. The inserts are very easy to use, there's no glue or tacky tape needed, just position and you're ready to go. They didn't budge at all - I wore them for about 8 hours straight - and they don't leave any residue behind. They're very easy to remove and insert into another shoe.
The only downside: They don't work AT ALL. My feet were killing me, as usual, after about one hour of wearing my boots. I experienced no difference whatsoever in the level of comfort. In fact, the balls of my feet were hurting so bad that I had to stop at a shoe store and buy a pair of flats, just so I could make it home in one piece. (I got some cute gold sandals on sale for $40 at Shoegasm, so not a total loss. And yes, I should have been carrying my Kushyfoot Flats to Go, but I forgot to pack them.)
I am so glad these were a free sample and so glad I didn't waste my money on these. I had such high hopes, but for my feet, and my shoes, they were entirely ineffective. This was just my experience, some of you may love these inserts and you might have luck with them, but I will not be using them again (what's the point?) and I certainly wouldn't recommend them to a friend.
How about you, have you tried Dr. Scholl's for Her Ball of Foot Inserts? Are you a fan? Speak up if you like these!
Dr. Scholl's For Her products are available nationwide at most food, drug and mass retailers. More information about the full line is available online at www.facebook.com/drschollsforher or www.drscholls.com.
FTC Discolure: I received the product reviewed in this post free of charge. The opinions expressed are entirely my own as was the choice to write this review.
However, I use the Dr. Scholls Open shoe insoles in a few pairs of heels and think they work really well.
I'm always interested in any product that might make heels even slighly more comfortable so look forward to more reviews in this department!
I have tried these and they don't work. However, I found another brand that does. Airplus, gel ball of foot cushion or the forefoot ones (one is slightly bigger and thicker than the other, I prefer that one but sometimes have to use the thinner/smaller one for aesthetic reasons). Sold at WalMart. Those really work for me, much better than the reviewed product. Good for counteracting the "burn," and for lifting a little higher so the angle of my foot is not as steep.
Also, the Dr. Scholls colored fabric whole foot inserts work for putting in sandals/ flipflops etc. Same brand, different product.
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I've also had some luck with Fab Feet (Target) products, particularly the arch support gel inserts (for closed-toe pumps, etc)
Also, one more rec: Some Walmarts have Dr Scholls custom orthotic insert, you step on a machine and it scans your foot, and recommends one of about 10 (all numbered). These are EXPENSIVE (around $50 although there was a $10 rebate when I bought mine), but they really worked for my flat arches in my walking sneakers, much much better than the generic ones. But these would only work for sneakers because they're pretty big and ugly.
Oh, one final note: sometimes for closed toe shoes, I wear foot socks (you know, like ankle socks but lower and in a thinner material). KMart, of all places, has the best ones, they have a wide variety of Peds in all types and colors, including ones with small ball-of-foot cushions. That plus Airplus usually works very well. If there's no KMart nearby, Target also has a smaller but decent selection (I believe Merona brand, it's near the pantyhose), but they don't have the ones w/ the built-in cushions, or much variety in colors/ styles.
Hope this helps someone! If anyone has more recs I am always open to testing more!
Also, I do buy the Dr Scholl's Sole Expression inserts. Those are great! Here they are: http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/productSearch.do?method=doProductDetailsLookup&searchArg=50
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