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Title: Boot inserts ?
Post by: n_mathews13 on February 08, 2020, 09:43:46 PM: Any recommendations for boot inserts?
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 08, 2020, 10:58:25 PM: Superfeet. Green.

:tup:
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Axle on February 09, 2020, 07:40:52 AM: I still prefer the thick wool inserts in the bottom of my boots. I'm sure you can get them online but Work/Sports in Enumclaw carries them too. :tup:
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Crunchy on February 09, 2020, 08:41:19 AM: Sole Ed Viesturs are the best I have found. I prefer the ones with the cork like bottoms. Stick in the oven for 5 minutes, into your boot, then wear the boots so the foot bed forms to your feet.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 09, 2020, 08:45:56 AM: Are you interested in inserts as far as cushioning and durability or for stabilization where you would want custom inserts cast from your feet.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: n_mathews13 on February 09, 2020, 10:16:12 PM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 08, 2020, 10:58:25 PM
Superfeet. Green.

:tup:

These ?
They look like the heel might be elevated a lot?
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: n_mathews13 on February 09, 2020, 10:17:16 PM: Quote from: Skyvalhunter on February 09, 2020, 08:45:56 AM
Are you interested in inserts as far as cushioning and durability or for stabilization where you would want custom inserts cast from your feet.

Just as cushion and durable.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 09, 2020, 10:46:25 PM: Quote from: n_mathews13 on February 09, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 08, 2020, 10:58:25 PM
Superfeet. Green.

:tup:

These ?
They look like the heel might be elevated a lot?

Yes. Those. I thought the same thing. Try them.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: vandeman17 on February 10, 2020, 06:26:13 AM: Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 09, 2020, 10:46:25 PM
Quote from: n_mathews13 on February 09, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 08, 2020, 10:58:25 PM
Superfeet. Green.

:tup:

These ?
They look like the heel might be elevated a lot?

Yes. Those. I thought the same thing. Try them.

I use the same. Won’t wear my boots without them.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Alchase on February 10, 2020, 06:28:26 AM: Quote from: vandeman17 on February 10, 2020, 06:26:13 AM
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 09, 2020, 10:46:25 PM
Quote from: n_mathews13 on February 09, 2020, 10:16:12 PM
Quote from: Pathfinder101 on February 08, 2020, 10:58:25 PM
Superfeet. Green.

:tup:

These ?
They look like the heel might be elevated a lot?

Yes. Those. I thought the same thing. Try them.

I use the same. Won’t wear my boots without them.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: n_mathews13 on February 10, 2020, 08:58:44 AM: Quote from: Axle on February 09, 2020, 07:40:52 AM
I still prefer the thick wool inserts in the bottom of my boots. I'm sure you can get them online but Work/Sports in Enumclaw carries them too. :tup:

I also wondered about the wool, they are non insulated so I thought that may help plus a little cushion
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: n_mathews13 on February 10, 2020, 09:10:12 AM: Like these
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Sundance on February 10, 2020, 09:20:29 AM: Most boot manufacturers are starting to put garbage insoles in their boots fully expecting you to buy an aftermarket insole. If you have smaller arches then superfeet are good with the green color being the most popular. If you have taller arches then look at Sole insoles. I prefer to run Sole's and will buy the thickness (thin/medium/thick) depending on the footwear. Some boots you may want a thicker insole to take up the volume and give a better fit. The other option is to buy flatirons to take up volume for a tighter fit. Currently I run Sole medium/active (red insoles) in three pairs of my Asolo boots. I run the thin/active Sole (grey insoles) in my everyday footwear.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: TheStovePipeKid on February 10, 2020, 09:47:55 AM: I have flat arches with inward rolled ankles. I wear powerstep pinnacle maxx inserts in my boots to correct my step while hiking and hunting. They are heavily canted outward to correct the roll. I use the regular pinnacle in my work shoes which is less aggressive.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Stein on February 10, 2020, 10:08:52 AM: Insoles really depend on your foot and gait, I would research that as what works for one guy would be misery for another.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: Jpmiller on February 11, 2020, 08:55:17 AM: A 30$ visit to a foot doctor and $35 for a pair of semi custom insoles and all my foot issues went away. If your insurance will cover the doctor visit it's well worth the money.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: OltHunter on February 11, 2020, 10:38:26 AM: Quote from: Stein on February 10, 2020, 10:08:52 AM
Insoles really depend on your foot and gait, I would research that as what works for one guy would be misery for another.

This.

I use the Superfeet Merino, perfect match to my feet. I'd say I have a medium arch. They have a bunch of info on the site about figuring out what you have.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: ridgefire on February 13, 2020, 03:48:10 PM: I have tried pretty much all the super feet insoles and I find them to be overpriced and overrated for my feet. I prefer the green ones from Fred Meyers and they are only $15-$20. I think they are made by Dr. Scholls.
Title: Re: Boot inserts ?
Post by: T-Dozzer on February 13, 2020, 09:23:01 PM: I like a tight boot so I use the superfeer flex max.