Active Series from Dr.Scholls

I've been putting a little time into a website called Influenster and I figured I'd take the time to write a little about what Influenster is and how it works in addition to the Active Series gift I received through Influenster through Dr. Scholls. 

I created an account through Influenster awhile ago and like to go through and give my opinion about products ranging from groceries, to household items, beauty related items to my favorite things mommy and toddler items. You achieve badges and the more you achieve on the website means the more qualified you become to receive FREE STUFF! Haha. We all enjoy receiving things for free... well, at least I do. So if you are interested go ahead and sign up at www.influenster.com create an account, take quizzes, submit reviews, answer others questions about products and get your badges!

So onto the next thing. I received a product through Influenster that is the Dr. Scholls Active Series insoles for shoes; this product is designed for those that stay active (I try doesn't always work) and help with the support and comfort from things like jogging or running. I encounter shin splint when I jog or sprint and these are suppose to help alleviate the pain I'd feel after a jog. When you receive them they'll be for a certain range of sizes mine were for women shoe size 5 to 8. I'm an 8 so I didn't have to alter the shape or length of mine to fit. In addition, they recommended you trim them to the size of your current insole, I didn't remove my current insole I just simply placed the product on top of my current insole and it works fine. 

I've inserted them into my Nike Free Runs and at first I'll be honest they seemed a little weird; I felt taller in my shoes and like they were going to slide off even though they were tied extremely tight. Instead of wearing them the first time to jog I simply put them in my shoes, tied my shoes tight onto my feet and did what I do best, shop! After walking/chasing my two year old around good old Walmart for an hour they started to feel normal and less awkward. The extra support arch support was comforting and they made my shoes feel even more like walking on what I imagine a cloud feels like to walk on. 

I've worn these on my daily walk/jogs through our neighborhood and they seem to help. I haven't sprinted yet in them but plan to this week when I'm not pushing a stroller with a 40lb toddler in front of me =D  I'll update then if they really do alleviate the pain of shin splints!  

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.