rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 21, 2023 7:04:39 GMT -8
I had gotten the impression that makers of running shoes, at least, are deliberately doing minimal insoles, because so many people use after-market insoles. In a way, it makes sense and might reduce waste a little, though it also forces more people into the expensive special insole class. I dunno. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I’ve been using custom orthotics for more than 25 years.
As for insoles being for “average” feet—everything is for that mythic average. Barring custom shoes and clothes, we all make do with “good enough.” It’s better for some than others, of course.
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Post by downriver on Oct 25, 2023 17:29:44 GMT -8
I had gotten the impression that makers of running shoes, at least, are deliberately doing minimal insoles, because so many people use after-market insoles. In a way, it makes sense and might reduce waste a little, though it also forces more people into the expensive special insole class. I dunno. As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, I’ve been using custom orthotics for more than 25 years. As for insoles being for “average” feet—everything is for that mythic average. Barring custom shoes and clothes, we all make do with “good enough.” It’s better for some than others, of course. Yes, minimal insoles seem to be the norm. It’s what I hate as adding after-market insoles are quite expensive when you add them up with the cost of the shoes. I’d just like to see quality insoles used as stock items. Regards, DR
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 25, 2023 18:13:47 GMT -8
Well, for those of us who can’t use stock insoles, no matter how good they are, having something really good would drive up the cost of the shoes, and increases waste since I end up throwing most of those insoles away. Wonder how many pairs of shoes/boots my custom orthotics have been through? Their multi-hundred-dollar cost might end up being comparatively cheap.
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