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Arch Support
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FAQ
How do VKTRY Insoles help runners specifically?
Running is a sport of cumulative efficiency — over thousands of strides, even a small amount of energy wasted per foot strike adds up to real fatigue over distance. VKTRY's spring-like carbon fiber baseplate is designed to store the elastic energy of foot strike and return it at push-off, which can help reduce the energy you lose at a given pace — so more of your effort goes into moving you forward. The shock absorption can also help reduce the impact load on your joints with each stride, which matters over high-mileage training. It can help you keep a more efficient stride and fresher legs over distance. Individual results will vary.
Are VKTRY Insoles good for plantar fasciitis in runners?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common running injury, affecting an estimated 10% of runners annually. It develops from excessive loading of the plantar fascia — the band of tissue along the bottom of the foot — typically from high training volume, inadequate footwear support, or biomechanical factors like overpronation. VKTRY Insoles are designed to help on all three fronts: added arch support and stability that can help limit overpronation, and shock absorption that can help reduce peak impact load at heel strike. VKTRY Insoles are APMA-accepted for their positive contribution to foot health. VKs are not a medical device. Consult your physician if you are currently managing plantar fasciitis.
What's the difference between VKTRY Insoles and the carbon fiber plates in racing shoes?
Carbon fiber plates in racing shoes (like the Nike Vaporfly or Adidas Adizero) are embedded within a thick foam stack specifically engineered to work with the plate — they cannot be used in everyday training shoes or trail runners. VKTRY Insoles bring the energy-return principle of carbon fiber plate technology to any running shoe: they sit inside existing footwear and deliver the same elastic energy return mechanism. This makes VKs particularly valuable for training (where racing shoes aren't being worn) and for runners who compete in events where plated racing shoes may not be legal or practical.
Are VKTRY Insoles good for long-distance running and marathon training?
Yes, they can be — this is where the energy return can matter most. Over a marathon block, runners log hundreds of miles, and every stride on a foam insole wastes a little energy that adds up to fatigue. VKTRY's spring-like design is built to give energy back at push-off, which can help support a more efficient stride mile after mile. The shock absorption also helps on high-mileage weeks, which can help reduce the repetitive pounding associated with stress fractures, IT band syndrome, and shin splints. Individual results will vary.
Are VKTRY Insoles legal in road races and marathons?
Yes. VKTRY Insoles are legal in all road racing events. World Athletics and USA Track & Field have issued rules around certain performance footwear (specifically shoes with stack heights exceeding 40mm), but no restriction exists on insoles. VKs are a standard aftermarket insole and are permitted in all sanctioned road running events. The carbon fiber plate technology in racing shoes has been discussed by governing bodies in terms of shoe stack height — not insoles.
How do VKTRY Insoles compare to Superfeet, Currex, or Spenco for runners?
Superfeet, Currex, and Spenco are orthotic-category insoles designed primarily for support, stability, and comfort, using foam or EVA materials that absorb energy. VKTRY is in a separate category: a performance insole designed to return energy, using a carbon fiber baseplate. Many runners who need structured arch support use support insoles during easy training days and VKs for workouts and races where performance is the priority — they're addressing different needs. VKs are APMA-accepted, meaning they also provide the foot health benefits of a quality orthotic.
What if VKTRY Insoles don't fit after ordering?
Every order comes with a 90-day money back guarantee. If there's any issues with the fitment, comfort or performance of your product, we will handle an exchange free of charge (customers outside of the USA must pay for postage). To get in contact, either chat with us by clicking on the question mark at the bottom right of the screen, call us by clicking on the phone at the top right of the screen, or email us at info@vktry.com.