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ZenStride Restore | Stop Living Around Foot Pain

ZenStride Restore | Stop Living Around Foot Pain

  • Lighter legs by evening
  • Heel and arch held all day
  • Feel it from your first step
Regular price $49.11 CAD
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60-day money-back guarantee. Wear them, walk in them, and if you're not happy, email us and we’ll refund you in full. 

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What it's made of

Deep heel cup that keeps your heel's cushion gathered. Firm arch that holds its shape under your weight. The Push-Off Boost: a gentle rise under the center of the midfoot, about 5 cm long and a few millimeters high, that holds up a key bone so your foot can lock firm when you push off. Breathable honeycomb top layer that wicks moisture and fights odor.

Sizing and trimming

Order your usual shoe size. If you're between sizes, size up and trim along the guide line on the toe.

Shipping and returns

10 to 12 days after ordering. 60-day guarantee: email hello@trysteprelief.com and we'll refund the full purchase price. No store credit, no arguing.

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Sore first steps. Heavy legs by dinner. Same feet, two different problems.

You've probably tried the soft insoles already. They felt good for an hour, then they stopped helping. That's because a step has two halves, the landing and the push-off, and most insoles only work on the first one. Here's what each half needs, and what this pair does differently.

HALF ONE: THE LANDING

When your heel lands, softer isn't the answer.

Your heel has its own natural cushion, a pad of fat right under the bone. With age that pad gets thinner, so a soft insole seems to make sense.

But soft foam squashes under your weight. By the afternoon it's flat, your arch is back on the floor, and every step lands harder than it did at breakfast.

ZenStride's deep heel cup keeps your heel's cushion gathered underneath it, and the firm arch holds its shape all day instead of flattening by lunch.

HALF TWO: THE PUSH-OFF

Your legs haven't gotten weaker. Your feet just stopped helping them.

You know how your legs feel at 9 am? Light. Ready. Your foot was built to keep them that way: every time you push off, it locks firm in the middle, so your legs' effort carries you forward.

One small bone in the middle of your foot holds that lock, and your foot muscles hold that bone up. As the day goes on, they tire. The lock loosens, and your calves start doing your foot's share of the work. By 4 pm your legs feel heavy. Most people never think to blame their feet.

The Push-Off Boost is a small rise right under that bone. It holds it up all day, so your foot keeps doing what it always did. Your legs at 4 pm, the way they felt at 9.

  • Deep heel cup

    Steadies the landing. Keeps your heel's natural cushion gathered underneath it, so it isn't spread thin with every step.

  • Firm arch support

    Holds the middle. Firm enough to hold your arch up. Soft enough that you forget it's there.

  • Push-Off Boost

    Locks the push. The part most insoles skip. A gentle rise under the center of the midfoot that holds up a key bone, so your foot can lock firm and your effort moves you forward.

  • The thumb test

    Run your thumb down the middle of any insole you own. Flat. Nothing there to hold up the middle of your foot. Now look at the photo of ZenStride.

  • The spoon test

    Try prying a lid open with a bendy spoon. You push twice as hard and get half as far. That's your foot when the middle sags. The Push-Off Boost helps it stay a butter knife.

DAY ONE

You'll feel it the first time you stand

Not a lump. More like the middle of your foot finally has something under it. The heel cup and arch are there from your first step too.

WEEK ONE

Wear them a few hours a day

Start with 2 to 3 hours and add more each day. Most people are wearing them all day by the end of the first week.

WEEK THREE

Notice your evenings

This is when most people realize they stopped thinking about their feet in the morning and their legs at 4 pm. You still have more than a month of your 60 days left.

FROM OUR FOUNDER

The shoes I couldn't walk in became my everyday pair.

I noticed the rise the first time I stood up in them. It felt like relief, a kind of lightness.

Then I tried them in a pair of flat shoes I only wore for the look. Even a short walk in them and my legs felt the strain. With ZenStride inside, they became the shoes I wear for every casual day, without discomfort. They're still not my first pick for a long walk, but when I've had to, they've been fine.

— Daniel, founder

What are you dealing with?

Heavy, tired legs by evening

The Push-Off Boost holds up a key bone in the middle of your foot, so your foot keeps doing its share and your legs don’t have to.

How it compares

ZenStride RestoreSoft gel / foamCustom orthotics
Holds up the middle of your foot for push-off✓✗Sometimes
Holds its shape under your weight✓✗ flattens✓
Deep heel cup✓Sometimes✓
Comfortable from day one✓✓Often a break-in period
Price$49.11$15–$40$400–$600+
Try-it guarantee60 daysVariesUsually none

You have questions, We have answers...

  • 5 stars: 18 (72%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Charles Murphy
No more heavy legs

I bought these hoping for a really big change in my evening fatigue. There is a slight improvement, and my legs don't feel quite as heavy, but I still run out of steam quickly if I do any kind of yard work. Just okay for me.

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Carol Jensen
A bit thick for some shoes

I'm 66 and I don't give a hoot how my shoes look as long as I can walk all day. These fit perfectly into my normal trainers. I don't feel knackered after visiting the local fair and walking around for hours with my husband.

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Margaret Clark
Great for city walking

The push-off boost really helps my stride. I feel noticeably less end-of-day fatigue. I don't feel knackered by the afternoon anymore, which makes a huge difference to my mood.

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Helen Moore
Slight improvement

They definitely help with the heavy leg feeling. I don't feel completely worn out by dinner time. I docked a star because they felt a bit odd on the first day, but they're great in my trainers now. A very solid purchase if you struggle with afternoon fatigue.

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Dorothy Santos
Perfect for standing hobbies

Standing on the concrete garage floor used to leave my legs feeling incredibly heavy and tired. These insoles hold my arch all day long. I can work on my woodworking projects for an extra hour or two without any issues whatsoever.

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Susan Elliott
Saying yes to evening walks

It sounds silly, but just standing at the stove to cook a proper dinner without heavy aches and pains is huge for me. Before ZenStride, I'd rely on microwave meals on bad days because standing was just too tiring. Now I feel like myself again. Lighter legs truly are a blessing when you just want to do normal, everyday things without feeling wimpish. The push-off boost really does seem to help.

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Thomas Brown
Ache is gone, energy is up

I got my life back. Just watering the plants in the late afternoon used to be too much for my tired legs. Now I do it without a second thought. Great for active people.

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Donald Hayes
I even did the dog walk twice

The support is fantastic and my legs aren't as tired by the evening. They are a bit too deep for my favorite boots, unfortunately, but they gave me my freedom back when I wear them in my everyday casual shoes. Good product overall.

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Steven Clark
Lighter feeling by evening

My neighbor asked me to walk with her after dinner. For the first time in months, I said yes. I feel like myself again. It's a small thing, but having that little bit extra in the tank is fantastic.

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Katherine Grant
Better than the expensive private ones

Tried those gel cushions before and they didn't help. These are much better. I still get a bit tired by 8 p.m., but it's an improvement over crashing at 4.

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Daniel Blanchard

I was giving up on home cardio workouts because my feet hurt when doing squats and kicks. The workout had become more pain than reward. After a week I could restart slowly and enjoying more the workout than suffering the pain.

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Mary Lopez
Solid insoles for the price

I can stay much longer at the park with the grandkids. They aren't magic, but I definitely have more energy after 4 p.m. than before.

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Linda Chen
Helps with stamina

I was skeptical about the lighter legs claim, but it really works. I'm not limping to the armchair at 5 p.m. feeling run out of steam.

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Roger Bennett
Okay, but maybe not for me

My legs really do feel lighter by the end of the day. I wish they came in exact half sizes so I didn't have to trim them, but they do keep me from feeling bushed by evening. Very supportive.

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David Mitchell
Didn't want to take my shoes off

They really do hold your arch all day. It is not a miracle cure, but I definitely have more energy for the ordinary things I still want to do. Very comfortable from the first step. I don't feel quite so worn down by the time evening rolls around. Absolutely worth the investment.

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Patricia Wright
A little more in the tank

My aches and pains were getting more noticeable by the day. These have genuinely helped push the fatigue back until much later in the evening. I don't feel completely bushed by dinner time.

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Robert Wilson
Does what it says

Normally the very first thing I do when I get home is kick my shoes off because my legs just ache so badly. Now I just keep going and finish my laundry. They are so much better than the squishy gel cushions I tried before that just went flat after a week. These actually hold up under my weight all day.

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Margaret Peterson
Feel it from the first step

I refuse to wear old lady shoes, but I need comfort. These insoles are firm enough to hold my arch up all day long without feeling bulky.

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Nancy Dixon
Comfort before looks, but these hide well

Looking after my grandchildren usually leaves me completely bushed by the time they go home. I wore these yesterday and actually had stamina left to tidy the kitchen instead of collapsing on the sofa. They are firm enough to hold you, but soft enough you just forget they are there.

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Jennifer Walsh
Keeps me moving

Took these on a weekend trip. Normally I'd be cream crackered by lunch walking around, but I made it to dinner effortlessly!

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Paul Harrison
Good, but took a few days to adjust

At 63, long 12-hour shifts take their toll. By the end of the day I'm normally cream crackered and just want to put my feet up. With these insoles, I actually have some spring back in my step. I even stopped to get groceries on the way home, which is something I used to avoid like the plague because my legs felt too heavy.

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George Patterson
Not bushed after babysitting

I previously paid a fortune for a private pair and they were so stiff they hurt my feet. These have the perfect balance of support. I finally have the stamina to say yes to evening plans instead of turning them down because I am just too tired.

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Frank Stevens
Took the long way home

At 68, staying active is a massive priority for me, but my legs were holding me back. These insoles make my daily 30-minute dog walk an absolute breeze and leave me with plenty of energy for the rest of my day. I no longer feel the need to sit down the minute I walk through the door. It's lovely to have some stamina back for my evening activities.

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James Rodriguez
Cooking dinner isn't a chore anymore

My husband and I usually take the shortcut because my legs get too heavy. Yesterday, I actually suggested we take the long route. It is so incredibly nice to not feel like the one holding us back anymore.

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William Hansen
I can do the things I used to do

Usually by 4 p.m. I've completely run out of steam, and my legs feel like lead. I was definitely skeptical about the whole lighter legs claim at first. But tonight the weather was so beautiful I actually took the dog out for a second walk. I haven't had the energy to do that in years! I feel like I finally got my freedom back.

THE 60-DAY TRY-IT PROMISE

Wear them for 60 days. Then decide.

A few minutes in a store can't tell you how an insole feels at hour eight. Sixty days can. Wear them on your longest days, your longest walks, and your busiest shifts.

Notice your first steps in the morning, and how your legs feel at 4 pm.

If you're not happy for any reason, email us and we'll refund every penny. No fine print, no store credit, and no arguing.

Try ZenStride for 60 days

Questions people ask before they try them

What does the rise feel like?

You'll notice it the first time you stand, and it's meant to feel like support, not a bump: the middle of your foot feels held, and your steps feel lighter. It's gentle, about 5 cm long and a few millimeters high, tapering to nothing at the edges.

My problem is my legs, not my feet. Why an insole?

Because your feet are meant to help your legs. When the middle of your foot locks firm at push-off, your legs' effort carries you forward. As your foot tires, your calves take over its share. You feel it in your legs, not your feet. The Push-Off Boost holds up the bone that keeps that lock, so your feet keep helping.

Will they feel hard?

They feel firm at first, and that's on purpose. Firm enough to hold your arch up, soft enough that you forget it's there. Most people stop noticing them within a few days.

I've tried insoles before and they made it worse. Why would these be different?

Many insoles push the arch up and leave the middle of your foot with nothing under it. ZenStride supports the middle too, with a gentle rise under the center of the midfoot. And if they don't suit you, the 60-day guarantee covers it.

Will they help in flat shoes?

Flat shoes are where the middle of your foot gets the least support, so that's where the Push-Off Boost has the most to do. If your flat shoes have room for an insole (sneakers, canvas shoes, loafers with a removable insole), they're worth a try. The 60-day guarantee covers you either way.

How long until I notice a difference?

You'll feel the heel cup, arch, and Push-Off Boost the first time you stand. Most people say their evenings feel different within a few weeks. Everyone is different.

Will they fit my shoes?

They fit most sneakers, walking shoes, work shoes, and boots with a removable insole. Take out the old insole first. They're not made for heels or flats with no room inside.

How do I pick a size?

Order your usual shoe size. Between sizes? Size up and trim along the guide line.

Can I move them between shoes?

Yes. Many people buy 2 pairs so they don't have to.

Is this a medical device?

No. ZenStride is a support insole for everyday comfort. If you have a diagnosed foot condition, check with your doctor.

How does the guarantee work?

Wear them for up to 60 days. If you're not happy, email hello@trysteprelief.com with your order number for a full refund.

Support for the whole step. From the first one in the morning to the last one at night.

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