Product Report: Dr Scholl's Insoles for High Heels

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*I must confess I am an insole junkie.** I can't resist* them.* Lately, I have*seen commercials with Stacy London endorsing Dr. Scholl's high heel gel insole.* They are supposed to shift weight from the toe to the heel.

I like the premise around TLC's "What Not To Wear", but it bothers me when they ambush, I mean, *surprise someone, then*spend five minutes*making*fun of that person's style.**If*the initial comedy routine isn't enough, when they go through the person's closet, they are*brutal. *I don't think it is fair.* It draws an audience, but as hosts they should treat their guests with more respect.* It is just bad manners.* No wonder the guest is in tears.

Anyways, I am always game to see if Dr. Scholl's can really make my 4 1/2 inch heels feel like I am walking on clouds.* I scored the last one in Target, about $9.00.*These are different because they have a thicker padding at the arch, about 1/4 inch thick.

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I had a specific shoe in mind.***Peep toe Steve Madden wedges*that are about*7*years old.* I want to love them, but they have never been comfortable, so*I don't wear*them often.*

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The size of the Dr. S* insole is supposed to fit "sizes 6 to 10."* Now, that is a HUGE difference in foot sizes.* The size on the left is a 6.5 and the size on the right is a 10.5.

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There were no real instructions about placement.**Trial and error*showed that the heel*of the insole should fit the back of the shoe, but the toe of the insole was nowhere near the toe of my shoe, so there was a more pressure than should have been.* Dr. Scholl's*should probably make two different sizes,*6 to*8 and*9 to 11.***

They are clear so they are virtually invisible on your shoe.* These will work with even the strapiest heels.* If you look closely at the*heel,*on my shoes, you can see them.*

Conclusion: At the end of the evening, my feet didn't ache like they usually do, so yes, they work.* Actually they worked quite well.* If you have a size 7 or 8 shoe, these would work perfectly.* *I*am*going to*look for an insole that is designed for a larger foot. If I can't find one, then I will probably return to Dr. Scholl's.**That being said, they cannot fix shoe design problems.* These shoes rub at my big toe joint, so it is a design problem.* I will probably be giving them away.