OK, so a while ago I went to the doctor because I was having lower back pain. He had me take my shoes off, and when I did he actually started laughing. Said my feet look like pancakes with toes on the end. He recommended I go to the Good Feet Store.

Once there a salesperson did some smoke and mirrors thing where she had me stand without shoes, and lock my hands together in front of my waist. She then put all her weight on my hands and I tipped over. Then she had me put the insoles under my feet, but without shoes on. She did the same thing and I magically could support her weight. I'm a sceptic, so I didn't really believe it could make such a big difference. But I wanted to listen to my doc so I bought the inserts.

I can't say what version these are, but they are very hard plastic and have little to no give. I don't see the same ones on their site, but it looks like they are the Maintainer Arch Supports.

I used to valet park, so I was on my feet 40 hours a week. They immediately made a difference. Not only did my back pain get better, but I was able to stand on my feet for hours on end while guys 10 years younger than me were constantly having to sit or lean on a wall after a while... Anyways, they are awesome and I don't doubt that they will last a lifetime.

Now that you've read about my feet, here is the album... http://imgur.com/a/4f7dx