Built for that explosive first step

Soccer players cover between 7 and 9 miles per game, making repetitive cuts, sprints, and explosive first steps over 90 minutes of continuous play. VKs are designed to address two separate but equally important needs: performance (sprint speed and first-step quickness from energy return) and durability (reduced lower-leg fatigue from shock absorption over the full match duration). The carbon fiber base is tuned to the cutting and sprinting mechanics of soccer, which can help provide a stable platform for change-of-direction movements while helping return energy on every stride. Many athletes report feeling less fatigued in the second half than they do wearing standard foam insoles. Individual results will vary.

Yes. VKTRY Insoles are legal under FIFA Laws of the Game, NCAA soccer rules, and NFHS high school soccer regulations. Orthotic insoles — regardless of material — are permitted equipment in soccer at all levels. No governing body has issued any restriction on carbon fiber insoles. VKs are worn by soccer players from youth through professional levels worldwide. The legality question sometimes arises from the carbon fiber plate technology used in elite marathon racing shoes (which has faced some restriction in road racing), but soccer insoles are evaluated under different rules and have no such restrictions.

Yes, though fit varies by cleat type. Firm-ground (FG) and soft-ground (SG) soccer cleats have relatively limited interior volume, so removing the factory insole before inserting VKs is essential. Turf shoes (AG/TF) typically have more interior room. For players using precision-fit boots (common at competitive levels), VKTRY recommends ordering with the knowledge that the 90-day money-back guarantee covers fit issues. The slim carbon fiber profile is designed with tight-fitting cleats in mind.

Turf toe and plantar fasciitis are two of the most prevalent foot conditions in soccer. Turf toe results from repetitive hyperextension of the big toe joint — VKTRY's rigid carbon fiber base can help limit excessive toe-off extension, while helping return energy at push-off. Plantar fasciitis develops from chronic overloading of the plantar fascia, particularly common in players logging high training volumes. VKs can help reduce peak impact load at heel strike and can help stabilize the arch, which can address shock and mechanical factors associated with PF. VKs are APMA-accepted for their positive contribution to foot health. VKs are not a medical device. Please consult a physician for any foot condition.

Sprint speed and first-step quickness are among the benefits VKTRY Insoles are designed to support for soccer players. The mechanism is energy return: standard foam insoles absorb the energy of foot strike and convert it to heat. The carbon fiber base is designed to store that energy and help return it at push-off, similar to the energy return plates in elite sprint spikes. In independent testing, athletes tested averaged a 9.3% improvement in explosive force output when wearing VKTRY Insoles. For a midfielder or forward, this can help with quicker acceleration into space and faster top-speed recovery between sprints during the second half. Individual results will vary.

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.