The closest like-for-like match to the Aetrex Speed Orthotic is our Performance Insole ($50 to $60). The NonSlip Performance Insole adds the grippy top. Prices are list prices on November 5, 2026.
Comparison
Blumaka vs Aetrex: an honest comparison
Aetrex is known for orthotics and in-store foot scanners. Here's how our insoles stack up against their running orthotic, using their own published numbers and ours.
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The short answer
Aetrex tells customers to replace their orthotics every 6 to 9 months and we couldn't find any durability testing behind that. Ours come with a 1,000-mile cushioning guarantee, and in testing by Heeluxe, an independent lab, they kept 87% of their cushioning after 1,389 miles. Ours cost less than the Aetrex Speed Orthotic ($69.95), and you get 90 days to try them, even if worn, compared with Aetrex's 30. Per mile, ours cost 5 to 6.5 cents, backed by our guarantee. Aetrex gives no mileage at all.
Side by side
| Blumaka | Aetrex (Speed Orthotics) | |
|---|---|---|
| Main build | 85% ETPU supercritical foam, molded arch support | Exofoam cushioning with an Aerocell polyurethane base |
| Top surface | Two options: a fabric top (Performance Insole) or our NonSlip grippy top that holds your sock | Mesh fabric with antimicrobial lining |
| Arch height | Low, medium or high | Different models and versions by foot type |
| How long they say it lasts | 1,000-mile cushioning guarantee | "Change their orthotics every 6 to 9 months" |
| Energy return | 14% higher energy return vs. the average aftermarket insole | Described as "high energy return", with no number published |
| Cost per mile | 5 to 6.5 cents, the lowest of the brands we compare | No mileage given. About $93 to $140 a year at their replacement schedule |
| Guarantee | 90 days, even if worn | 30 Days Healthy Guarantee, worn pairs accepted |
| Price | $50 to $65 | $69.95 (Speed Orthotics) |
| Fit help | Insole quiz online, three arch heights | 3D foot scanners in many stores |
| Where to buy | blumaka.com, Amazon and 90+ retail stores across the U.S. | Shoe and specialty stores, and online |
Who actually tests their insoles?
| Blumaka NonSlip Performance | Blumaka Performance Insole | Aetrex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent durability testing published? | Yes. Heeluxe, an independent lab: 87% of cushioning kept after 1,389 miles. Backed by a 1,000-mile guarantee | Yes. Heeluxe, an independent lab: 87% of cushioning kept after 1,389 miles. Backed by a 1,000-mile guarantee | None found. "Every 6 to 9 months" is stated without test data |
| Cost per mile | 5.5 to 6.5 cents ($55 to $65, 1,000-mile guarantee) | 5 to 6 cents ($50 to $60, 1,000-mile guarantee) | No mileage given. At $69.95 every 6 to 9 months, about $93 to $140 a year |
| Independent performance testing published? | Yes. Independent biomechanics lab: 90% ran faster, 80% started faster, 80% stopped faster. See the data | None. It has a fabric top cover, so it isn't built or tested for grip in athletic movement | None found. Aetrex reports more than 40 million foot scans, which is fit data, not performance testing |
We checked Aetrex's own pages on November 5, 2026. If they publish durability or performance testing, we'll add it here. Theirs may cost less up front. Ours costs less per mile. Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Where Blumaka comes out ahead
Built to last, and proven. Aetrex says replace every 6 to 9 months. We guarantee 1,000 miles, and an independent lab measured 87% of our cushioning still there after 1,389 miles. That's 5 to 6.5 cents a mile.
Real test numbers. In independent biomechanical performance testing, 90% of athletes ran faster, 80% stopped faster and 80% increased lower-body stability.
Your foot stays put. Our NonSlip top grips your sock, so your foot doesn't slide on stops, cuts and downhills.
Costs less, longer trial. Ours are $50 to $65 against $69.95 for the Aetrex Speed, with 90 days to try them, even if worn, compared with Aetrex's 30.
Where Aetrex comes out ahead
In-store foot scanning. Many stores that carry Aetrex have a 3D foot scanner that suggests an orthotic for your foot. If you want a scan before you buy, that's a real plus.
A wide orthotic range. Aetrex makes orthotics for dress shoes, work shoes and specific foot types, plus its own footwear.
Which one should you pick?
Pick Blumaka if
You want cushioning that's tested and guaranteed for 1,000 miles, a foot that stays put, or 90 days to make sure, even after wearing them. Go NonSlip Performance for grip, or the Performance Insole for the closest match to the Aetrex Speed Orthotic.
Pick Aetrex if
You want a foot scan in a store before you buy, or an orthotic made for dress shoes or a specific foot type.
Not sure which Blumaka insole is right for you? Take our insole quiz. It matches you to an insole and arch height in about a minute.
Questions we get a lot
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Is Blumaka better than Aetrex?
If you want durability that's tested and guaranteed, and a lower price, yes. Blumaka guarantees its cushioning for 1,000 miles, publishes independent test results, costs $50 to $65 and gives you 90 days. Aetrex recommends replacing orthotics every 6 to 9 months, has no published durability testing we could find, and offers 30 days. Aetrex has in-store foot scanners.
Which lasts longer, Blumaka or Aetrex?
Aetrex recommends changing its orthotics every 6 to 9 months. Blumaka has a 1,000-mile cushioning guarantee and kept 87% of its cushioning after 1,389 miles in testing by Heeluxe, an independent lab. That works out to 5 to 6.5 cents a mile. Aetrex gives no mileage, but replacing a $69.95 orthotic every 6 to 9 months runs about $93 to $140 a year.
Does Aetrex test its insoles?
We couldn't find published durability or performance testing on Aetrex's own pages. Aetrex reports more than 40 million foot scans, which helps with fit, but it isn't testing how the insole performs or lasts.
How much do Aetrex and Blumaka cost?
The Aetrex Speed Orthotic is $69.95. Blumaka's everyday insoles are $50 to $65.
What's the return policy on each?
Aetrex offers a 30 Days Healthy Guarantee. Blumaka offers a 90-day guarantee, even if you've worn them, with free returns in the U.S.
Are Blumaka insoles good for standing all day?
Yes. A lot of our customers wear them for long shifts. Our Performance Insole gives arch support and cushioning that's guaranteed for 1,000 miles, in three arch heights.
Aetrex facts are from Aetrex's own published pages, checked November 5, 2026: the Speed Orthotics product page (price, materials), the Aetrex help article on how often to replace orthotics, the Aetrex return policy (30 Days Healthy Guarantee) and the Aetrex technology history page (foot scans). Prices are list prices that day and can change. Blumaka numbers: independent biomechanical performance testing; 14% is vs. the average aftermarket insole; cushioning retention from Heeluxe testing.
Last updated: November 5, 2026
