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Post by downriver on Oct 17, 2023 0:48:57 GMT -8
I picked up a pair of green Superfeet at REI last night. It’s been years since I’ve used Superfeet in my boots/shoes. Man, $52 bucks. I know they work well, but I was wondering what other quality insoles you’d recommend for high arches? And hopefully a tad less costly. Thx!
Regards,
DR
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Post by oldbill on Oct 17, 2023 4:41:37 GMT -8
I use TreadLabs Pace and Powerstep Pinnacle. Larger range of choices for arch height. More cushioned cover. Not cheaper however. Can replace top covers with TreadLabs very reasonably though. A few podiatrists I've seen have been impressed. One carried Powerstep as their recommended brand.
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Post by leadbelly on Oct 17, 2023 5:09:29 GMT -8
I read a good review of Footprint Insoles earlier this year - a little less expensive depending on where you buy, and you can heat and mold them to your feet.
I went custom years ago. used to get them built by a podiatrist, then by a guy who worked in-house with the foot and ankle orthopedic doctor I see now and then for sports injuries. The guy who builds them is now on his own; if you live in the Washington, DC metro area, they're an option. Much more expensive than superfeet. he scans your foot, 3d prints them, finishes them, comes to your house to do it all. They're outstanding. I used to run marathons and have two adult children w/flat feet who are runners, and we all swear by them. Graceyfeet.com.
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Post by zeke on Oct 17, 2023 5:20:38 GMT -8
There are no good options that are cheaper. Podiatrist molded orthopedics run upwards from $600, but last for years. As opposed to SF which last about 4-6 months, tops.
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Post by BigLoad on Oct 17, 2023 5:35:46 GMT -8
There are no good options that are cheaper. Podiatrist molded orthopedics run upwards from $600, but last for years. As opposed to SF which last about 4-6 months, tops.
My first set of prescription orthotics is 19 years old. Although still usable, they're considerable worn, so I got new ones last year which will probably last the rest of my life. Each time I got two sets - an old-school, hard fiberglass, 3/4 length pair for street shoes and a full-length slightly flexible pair for running shoes and backpacking.
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Post by texasbb on Oct 17, 2023 9:40:28 GMT -8
A pair of Green Superfeet will last me through at least three, sometimes four, pairs of shoes/boots, so the price is really quite modest IMO. And that's for shoes/boots that get "real" use (hiking, basketball, etc.). For daily wear, I'm not sure I could wear out the Greens.
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Post by reuben on Oct 17, 2023 21:32:06 GMT -8
Huh. I thought this thread would be about alien sasquatches.
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Post by stevet on Oct 18, 2023 14:39:43 GMT -8
Close to the same story as BigLoad. Custom orthotics just over 20 years ago, 2 sets, with one more flexible for hiking/running. I ditched the full length after a few years and go about now with the hard 3/4 length. I just slide them under the stock inserts of my running and trail runners/hikers and never have to do the "trim to fit" thing. Customs were a game changer for me and eliminated hip and knee pain from long hikes and runs. And with a few spots around the heel cup that have worn thin and cracked, I too am thinking it time to replace. Probably saved me $$ vs. buying superfeet (or something else with a more limited lifespan), but YMMV as for some the foot changes and the customs lose their fit. (I was told to expect that my foot would likely change over 3-5 years and I'd need to replace, been fortunate in that regard). |
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Post by rebeccad on Oct 18, 2023 15:13:55 GMT -8
There are no good options that are cheaper. Podiatrist molded orthopedics run upwards from $600, but last for years. As opposed to SF which last about 4-6 months, tops.
My first set of prescription orthotics is 19 years old. Although still usable, they're considerable worn, so I got new ones last year which will probably last the rest of my life. Each time I got two sets - an old-school, hard fiberglass, 3/4 length pair for street shoes and a full-length slightly flexible pair for running shoes and backpacking.
My first set of custom orthotics I used for 25 years before a new podiatrist talked me into getting new ones. I’m not sure I like the new inserts as well as the old, though they have better stability (they have less pronounced arch support). I’ve had the old ones resurfaced a couple of times, and need to do both the old and the new again. I’m intrigued by the idea of full-length fiberglass, which seems like it might address some of my foot issues. Since I’ve moved again I might ask yet another new podiatrist about that. |
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Post by downriver on Oct 19, 2023 18:12:39 GMT -8
I use TreadLabs Pace and Powerstep Pinnacle. Larger range of choices for arch height. More cushioned cover. Not cheaper however. Can replace top covers with TreadLabs very reasonably though. A few podiatrists I've seen have been impressed. One carried Powerstep as their recommended brand. Powersteps are the brand my buddy uses these days. He used Superfeet in the past. I’ll take another look at these. Thx! Regards, DR |
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Post by downriver on Oct 19, 2023 18:15:52 GMT -8
A pair of Green Superfeet will last me through at least three, sometimes four, pairs of shoes/boots, so the price is really quite modest IMO. And that's for shoes/boots that get "real" use (hiking, basketball, etc.). For daily wear, I'm not sure I could wear out the Greens. I have not worn Superfeet since 2019. I wore them in both my hiking and work boots before I went to trail runners, approach and trekking shoes. The Greens are great! I would replace the Greens every 6 months in my work boots. Regards, DR |
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Oct 23, 2023 11:49:34 GMT -8
I use the heat-moldable Sole insoles made of cork. Think the aftermarket “sport” insole marker is pretty much the same except for individual arch, footwear vs foot volume, etc. and the molding gives me control over that. Then I can toss as they’re biodegradable (eventually). ** One shoe saleswoman said not to heat them all the way as she thought it made them too soft when molding to the feet - something to consider **
I use stiffer insoles for street shoes (pro-something or other) as sidewalks, tile, etc.. are harder surfaces but I’m typically not putting miles on street shoes.
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