Timberland PROMen's Anti-Fatigue Technology Replacement Insole

So, I'm a fairly sedentary person. Up until recently, I spent the last 7-8 years working from home while laying in my bed and basically rotting in bed for most of the day on my phone or watching TV. I ordered delivery food so I can eat in bed, etc. Chalk it up to severe depression.The exception to this is when I go to live music performances. And boy does being sedentary suck in these cases: my lower back is usually extremely painful by the time I've been standing for three sets during a concert.You can imagine, then, my anxiety around going to a music festival where I would be standing for 12 hours straight. Especially in my Doc Martens, where the included insoles wore out years ago and I'm basically standing on a hard surface with flat feet/collapsed arches. Ouch!After doing some research, I found that these inserts came highly recommended as one of the best anti-fatigue inserts on the market -- so I ordered a pair. Now, granted, I haven't really tried any other inserts before, so I can't tell how they hold up to the competition (I'll update this review if I ever do!). But what I can say is, these get the job done!I stood for a good 8-9 hours straight at Cruel World 2023, only needing a break near the end. For the first time in my adult life after standing that long, I didn't once think about being in any kind of pain. It was a game-changer.I ended up replacing them maybe 7 months later after I noticed they weren't quite as comfortable as they once were -- and now a year and a half later I'm here to buy another pair for Cruel World 2025. (This time, I have better boots too, and I'm a bit more physically active than I was two years ago.) I know they'll get the job done just like before.All this to say, if you're prone to pain and fatigue from standing like I am, look no further for relief. If they can protect someone as fragile from self-neglect as I've been these last several years, they will probably work for you too.Lastly, I did want to note that I don't really know how long these truly last. Even though I wore my first pair for 7 months, it's not like they'd have gotten me through a 12 hour music festival 6 months in, you know? So don't take that as a testament to their longevity. Rather, if you need relief right away, get these and put them in when you need them -- and then have a backup pair ready to go when they wear out, whether it's in 1 month or 7.

Although these insoles are labeled for men, I’m a women’s size 5 and found the XS fit me well after trimming just a bit at the toe area to fit into my boots. The cushioning is really comfortable and has made my boots wearable again. Just keep in mind that the added cushioning raises your foot slightly, which reduces shoe room—my big toenail now touches the top of the shoe—but I’d gladly trade that minor discomfort for the support. I also love that these insoles are removable and can be slid into different shoes, so you only need to buy one pair to use across multiple footwear.

Okay but not great. I was hoping for better for these but did not give the support for my needs.

I purchased a brand new pair of Timberland boots and I immediately fell in love with them. The original insoles felt a little thin for my taste so I purchased these to add a bit of extra support and they did not let me down! Excellent arch support and they felt like I was walking on a cloud but did not feel unstable. They provided the pain relief I wanted while giving me some extra cushion. The improvement over the original insole and the value for the money was priceless! They functioned exactly as I wanted them to.

I’ve been getting a pair of these insoles for every shoe/boot I can for the last 4 years and these insoles are absolutely amazing. Makes every shoe/boot go from alright to great, and great to absolutely amazing. I even have extra pair of these insoles handy for whatever reason maybe be ahead. Thanks Timberland!

To begin with, I find the factory insoles way to thin and make the boots uncomfortable if you are wearing often. If they are just for occasional use then the factory ones are fine as you can get by with them.These insoles feel great. They are thicker and more "squishy" making them much more comfortable. That is also their downside. They are so thick that they make your boots fit a half size smaller. Also due to the thickness and softness in the heal, they make my boots squeak where the insole meets the back of the heal. Not just a little squeak but an obnoxious one. I have tried everything from powder to dryer sheets to taping the inside of the boots and the insoles with sports tape to try to reduce the rubbing. Sports tape works the best and last the longest but the squeak comes back.So they feel great but the noise they cause is too much for me to get through. It causes me to walk differently so that Im not putting too much weight on the heal so they dont squeak when I walk through the building. They are not bad for the price but at the same time, for the price, they shouldnt make noise like this.