Icebug SLIM Low Cushion Support Insole with Arch Flex Technology

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 534 ratings
Price: $33.52 $59.95 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

About this item

  • Icebug Insoles SLIM is an extra thin version of our insoles. Slim fits perfectly in shoes adapted for (for example) running and football, but also in everyday trainers. The Slim soles provide as much support as the Comfort soles but a little less cushioning.
  • The Slim soles are 2 mm thick and fit most shoes with removable insoles.
  • The footbed is available in three versions: Low, Medium and High, which are made to fit all types of arches.
  • The Icebug sole corrects the structure of the foot. It often feels awkward at first as muscles and tendons that have been inactive for a long period now start working again. We therefore recommend a gradual habituation.
  • SIZE: Choose your standard shoe size. If you fall between sizes, go up to the next size and trim to fit. TRIM: Trace the old insole on top of the Icebug Insole, then cut along the line to trim off the excess.
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Product Description

Funny name for an insole! Well, this is our most cushioned product. If you’re looking for an insole with maximum cushioning and shock absorption, then the fat is the one for you. Its extra layer of open-cell poliyou foam delivers extra cushioned comfort and support. The double-arc heel design cups the foot and reduces pressure on the plantar fascia. The low friction top cover is longwearing and easy to clean. Ideal for: hiking, running (higher volume shoes), walking, work boots, ski/snowboarding boots, or any high volume shoe. Available in three different arch shapes: high/med/low thickness: 5mm

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.1 x 5.6 x 5.6 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 20, 2022
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Icebug
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQLYWG9B
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 534 ratings

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
534 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and performance of the insoles. For example, they say they're well-made, work great, and prevent foot pain. Some like the versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, fit, value, arch support, and thickness.

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146 customers mention102 positive44 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the shoe insert. Some mention that their foot comfort is much improved, and the extra support helps prevent foot pain. However, others say that they cause pain after wearing them for any significant amount of time, feel weird while standing, and are not cushioned.

"...I only have two thirty mile rides with them so far, but my foot comfort is much improved and I don't have to fool with separate arch supports...." Read more

"...I have high arches and sesamoiditis. These keep me skating comfortably. I don't know what Id do without them!" Read more

"...These are the best arch supports for him as well, in fact far better than the custom made supports the podiatrist talked him into buying years ago...." Read more

"...of my feet near the ball of the feet, by mile 40 the pain becomes somewhat annoying, by mile 50... I have to consciously think about something else,..." Read more

60 customers mention60 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the insoles. They mention that they are well-made, durable, and long-lasting. Some say that the arch support is excellent and never broke down.

"I've been cycling for over forty years and these are definitely the best insoles I have ever had in a pair of cycling shoes...." Read more

"...space inside a shoe, have the metatarsal bump, and a decent heel cup for stability. They work...." Read more

"well built product" Read more

"...The Icebugs seem equally well made, with similar arch support and padding. The main difference is in the placement of the metatarsal pad...." Read more

27 customers mention24 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the insoles. They say the extra support helps prevent foot pain, and the slim, high arch model has worked great for correcting this issue. They also say the insols work well for tennis, cycling, and bursitis.

"...And they seem to work...." Read more

"These work relatively well for bike shoes, better than the insoles that come with the bike shoes...." Read more

"These insoles work great and the extra support helps prevent foot pain" Read more

"...They seem like a bargain to me since they feel good and work so well." Read more

13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

Customers like the versatility of the shoe insert. They mention it's great for cycling shoes, skates, and athletic shoes. They also say it provides great cushioning and prevents the ball of their foot from falling asleep.

"...Icebug FAT insoles are lightweight for their size and a better match for athletic shoes, where the extra cushioning is essential...." Read more

"These are great if you don’t do a lot of walking. Perfect for being on my feet but painful after a bit of walking around" Read more

"...These provide great cushioning and keep the ball of my foot from falling asleep...." Read more

"Great for cycling shoes or other low volume shoes, for those folks with collapsed arches like me." Read more

63 customers mention33 positive30 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoe insert. Some mention it fits perfectly into most of their shoes, while others say it's too wide and hard to get in the shoe.

"...12 US to fit a size 47 Shimano road cycling shoe and they fit with minimal trimming on both sides of the toes. The length was perfect...." Read more

"...Correct fit is definitely important though and to get the medial longitudinal arch (the long arch on the inside of your foot) in the right position..." Read more

"...have ever found that both support the way that I need and fit inside of my roller skates. I have high arches and sesamoiditis...." Read more

"...the device seemed too wide, and it was hard to get it in the shoe, it wanted to crease in spots, but it went in...." Read more

28 customers mention12 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the shoe insert. Some mention it's almost worth the price and a great investment for hiking boots, while others say it'll be an expensive mistake.

"...They're pricey but, out of the box, you can tell they are well designed and well made...." Read more

"...Also MUCH cheaper than custom foot bed i got with a bike fit. i would buy these gain before bothering with the custom insoles again." Read more

"...By mile 60... it becomes unignorable and starts to degrade my pace...." Read more

"...These insoles are worth every penny. I even use them in my house shoes (which is what I mostly wear inside). Try them and you'll become a believer!" Read more

21 customers mention11 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the arch support of the shoe insert. Some mention that it provides great support for very high arches, and the extra metatarsal support is very rare to see. However, others say that it feels too high and is not in the right spot.

"These arch supports are the best I've ever used and I am middle aged and have had custom orthotics made by a variety of sources ever since I was a..." Read more

"Everything fits good except the arch support feels too high and bothers a little bit.One week so far and working at 80%" Read more

"...The arch is very high and firm, the black part you see on the bottom of the sole is only slightly flexible, certainly I anticipate it will hold its..." Read more

"...I think the arch support comes up too close to the toe bed for me...." Read more

13 customers mention8 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the thickness of the shoe insert. Some find it thin enough to take minimal space inside a shoe, while others say it's very thin to almost no cushion at toes and ball of foot. The material is only 2mm thick, which was what they wanted.

"...frequent drenching without the adhesives separating, are thin enough to take minimal space inside a shoe, have the metatarsal bump, and a decent..." Read more

"...I found them to be far too thin under the toes, which is the only place I need padding when cycling...." Read more

"Nice and thin. Needed to be trimmed. Matched to old insoles in cycling shoes." Read more

"...product due to its combination of "fat" cushioning, lightweight materials, excellent support...." Read more

Totally worth every penny.
4 Stars
Totally worth every penny.
The best insole I have ever used. Help immensely with flat feet and over-pronation. Bought a multiple pairs for running, cycling, cross-trainers, and hiking boots. Beware of seller, the last purchase was fulfilled from HDO Sport. It arrived late and was the wrong product. You can see from the photo attached, the outer package was labeled the product I purchased: (SLIM (yellow) low arch; However, the product in the inter-packaging is clearly the FAT (blue) low arch insole.
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Keith W
5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey But Worth It
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2017
Size: M 12Color: Yellow High ArchVerified Purchase
I've been cycling for over forty years and these are definitely the best insoles I have ever had in a pair of cycling shoes.

When it comes to cycling, I have problematic feet. They're wide, so I either have to find wide shoes (rare), or wear a half size to a full size up to get enough width to prevent my toes from being squeezed. I also have high arches and a weak ankle (the result of an injury many years ago). Without a massive amount of arch support, my weak ankle allows my foot to roll inward effecting both my foot's position on the pedal and my pedaling motion. In recent years I've taken to putting plastic arch supports beneath the stock insoles in my shoes. This has helped, but not solved, my problems and keeping the supports in place is a pain.

I did some research and found a suggestion regarding metatarsal support for cycling insoles. If you don't know what this looks like, it takes the form of a "bump" in the insole directly behind the ball of the foot. I did some more research and found excellent reviews and pictures of the Icebug insoles. I decided to give them a try.

They're pricey but, out of the box, you can tell they are well designed and well made. I bought a size 12 US to fit a size 47 Shimano road cycling shoe and they fit with minimal trimming on both sides of the toes. The length was perfect. The arch and metatarsal bump are both very pronounced. They look like they'd be uncomfortable, but they conform to my feet perfectly.

And they seem to work. I only have two thirty mile rides with them so far, but my foot comfort is much improved and I don't have to fool with separate arch supports. If things continue to go well, I'm going to buy a second pair for my mountain bike shoes.
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Jesse Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars The metatarsal button is your friend... you must learn to love the metatarsal button.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
Size: M 12Color: Yellow High ArchVerified Purchase
I added these to a pair of Giro Empire XC90 mtb cycling shoes. Size 45.5 I've been dealing with Metatarsal nerve impingement while riding.
It goes something like: at mile 10 the first hints of "heat" start to be apparent at the balls of my feet, especially the outside of the forefoot. then by mile 20, numbness of my 3rd, 4th and 5th toes starts to set in. By mile 30, mild pain in the outside of my feet near the ball of the feet, by mile 40 the pain becomes somewhat annoying, by mile 50... I have to consciously think about something else, and try my best to ignore it. By mile 60... it becomes unignorable and starts to degrade my pace. By mile 70, the pain is debilitating and I have to either stop, take my shoes off and let them rest for about an hour, or finish the ride.

These seem to have fixed that for me. So far I've done a 12mile (maximum effort sprint pace) a 17mile (again max effort with some steep hill climbs) and a 30 mile (max effort with more climbing) rides.
On the 12 mile ride - no hint of the heat (and by extrapolation, the other symptoms that would follow it)
On the 17 mile ride - no symptoms, no hints of impending numbness.
On the 30 mile ride - no symptoms. No heat, no numbness, no impending pain.
All three rides left my feet feeling as if I had just been walking around in a good pair of supportive hiking boots for a few hours. Ie: normal. Usually my first priority after a ride is to doff my SPD shoes... like ASAP. Not now, on return it's no longer a "OMG get my feet the @#$% outa these @#$%ing shoes" kinda deal for me.
I'm very confident that these insoles may have licked my problem. Time, and a couple of 60 mile + rides will tell for sure, but right now. They are worth a shot if you have similar problems as I have on the bike with your feet. That metatarsal button is the real deal. It might feel funny at first, kinda alien, not uncomfortable... just really weird. Ignore it. Think about something else. Your body will adapt to them. And you'll be happy it does. I'm 100% convinced It's the key to pain free riding if you get nerve impingement at the metatarsal heads.

EDIT: update, completed a 70 mile ride today, 17mph average speed, 3100 feet of climbing. Really putting the spurs to it for me.
Finished ride with ABSOLUTELY ZERO PAIN, NUMBNESS, OR DISCOMFORT in my feet. Legs were kinda tired, back a little sore, hands a little numb... the twig n' berries a little numb.... feet? Absolutely symptom free. Ice bug is the real deal, as far as I'm concerned. If I could, I'd give this product 6 stars.

I had to trim mine, since my Giros are narrow at the forefoot, and I bought the size 12 insole, and trimmed to 11.5 (which is about what a 45.5 comes out to) I accomplished this by lining up the heel cups and tracing the OEM insoles (which are actually pretty decent... with removable and adjustable arch supports... just no metatarsal button) with a sharpie onto the ice bugs.
I then carefully trimmed them to match the tracing with a fresh exacto knife, and inserted them into the shoe footbed.
Easy peasy.

Again, these may not be for everybody - but if you experience the symptoms of metatarsal nerve impingement when riding... they may be your best purchase all year.
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heavylox
4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the soles that came with my Lake bike shoes
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
Size: M 12Color: Yellow Medium ArchVerified Purchase
When i first stepped into my shoe these felt kinda weird while standing, there is a little dome the supports the palm of your foot. However while riding the dome is not noticeable at all. These provide a good deal of support while riding and feel great. Also MUCH cheaper than custom foot bed i got with a bike fit. i would buy these gain before bothering with the custom insoles again.
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Adam Cabral
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this insole!
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
Size: M 6/W 7.5-8Color: Black High ArchVerified Purchase
These are the only insoles that I have ever found that both support the way that I need and fit inside of my roller skates. I have high arches and sesamoiditis. These keep me skating comfortably. I don't know what Id do without them!
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for my purpose as they hold up when wet
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023
Size: M 9/W 10.5-11Color: Black Medium ArchVerified Purchase
I use these in cycling sandals and other water-tolerant bike shoes with flat pedals while navigating my prop drive/pedaled catamaran on long 30-40 mile day trips on the ocean. My feet have become intolerant of narrow shoes, and I have developed some forefoot neuropathy after decades of cycling. These tolerate frequent drenching without the adhesives separating, are thin enough to take minimal space inside a shoe, have the metatarsal bump, and a decent heel cup for stability. They work. Not as padded as thicker insoles, but I need maximum toe box space inside my shoes. I'd run the thicker version if I could, but most cycling purpose shoes that can tolerate immersion run a bit narrow, so I need something thin.
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