Shoe Problems

[Dent]

What part of your foot was the ache occuring in? That can mean a lot as to whether it's the shoe or simply finding the correct insole/support.

the right side of my left foot, I looked in the insole and the part where it hurt was the part of the insole where there was a slope on the side of the insole (like you see on most common ones)

[spyderwerks]

the right side of my left foot, I looked in the insole and the part where it hurt was the part of the insole where there was a slope on the side of the insole (like you see on most common ones)

I'll say first I'm no foot doctor.

But all my years on my feet at work and frequent vist to my chiropracter for my lower back and SI issues that flare up from time to time I've been able to learn a little info on foot support health. It sounds like you may be correct in thinking you favored the flater style insole, since it sounds like you have a flatter foot versus a higher arch foot.(which is also like myself) The typical insole is aimed at a medium to high arch foot, thus probably causing your foot to arch in an unatural fashion. Myself, I also usually need to go with a flater/firmer insole to let my arch relax and not extend upward in an unatural manner. While it's possible for someone to have a very high arch and need a high arch insole, it's not nearly as common as someone needing a flatter platform. I would give the flatter ones a little time, as they may prove to be the solution. And as odd as it may sound, most people find their feet to be much more comfortable after extended periods (walking course/long day at work etc) with firmer insoles instead of the 'soft comfort' types they advertise so heavily.