I have been using LYNCO L400's in my sneakers and field boots for a few years.
Anyone have some other brands I could look at?
Anyone have some other brands I could look at?
Insoles
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Unfortunately I don't have a recommendation.
I have used Superfeet Green insoles and didn't really like them. I found the plastic to be too hard on my arches and my heels. I was never able to get a nice fit from them.
I have used Superfeet Green insoles and didn't really like them. I found the plastic to be too hard on my arches and my heels. I was never able to get a nice fit from them.
What are you looking for - support? odor control? cushioning?
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Impact absorption and support.
Have you looked at the footsmart.com custom insoles? I've used the 'running' version for a while, and I like the ability to custom mold them to my feet. Good quality for the price, they seem to last about 18-24 months before wearing out.
my podiatrist told me gel insoles/orthotics break down quickly,and are second rate..spenco has good products,and I find the green spencos to have the best all around qualities
I'm on my third pair of Soles footbeds, and I'm quite happy with them. I wear them in both my work boots and street shoes, and they are very, very comfortable.
They are custom-molded. When I get a new pair, I put them in the oven at 200 degrees for about 3 minutes to soften them up, then they go in the shoes and I wear the shoes for 2 minutes and they mold themselves to my feet. Repeat this procedure about every 3 months, and replace with a new pair every year.
These footbeds provide great support, and I top them off with gel pads for extra cushioning.
I paid $50 for my first pair, and they were worth it. Since then, I've found them for sale at the military base where I work, for $25 each.
They are custom-molded. When I get a new pair, I put them in the oven at 200 degrees for about 3 minutes to soften them up, then they go in the shoes and I wear the shoes for 2 minutes and they mold themselves to my feet. Repeat this procedure about every 3 months, and replace with a new pair every year.
These footbeds provide great support, and I top them off with gel pads for extra cushioning.
I paid $50 for my first pair, and they were worth it. Since then, I've found them for sale at the military base where I work, for $25 each.
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Thanks Gents!
I wear Red Wing work boots, the only boots i could wear for 12 hours and never have my feet get tired or have quarter sized calluses on my feet. I wore the insoles out and replaced them with Dr Scholls and my feet would get tired in no time. Bought some Red Wing insoles and everything was back to normal. In other words, Red Wing makes a dang fine insole!
I've got RedWings also, both for work and street wear. The insoles that I got from them when I bought my work boots were made by the Soles company, and when branded as RedWings they marked them up by 100%
See my post #7 in this thread for more info.
yea i would say superfeet but i dont exactly know what would work in their line for impact negation. but greens are by far the best insoles i'v used. but yea superfeet is a option.
I've been dealing with some pain after running and also in the morning, the doctor said it's plantar fasciitis and to get a good pair of insoles (along with stretching, icing and anti-inflammatories). Has anyone had any experience with this and if so which insoles work best-something with pretty decent arch support I suppose.
Controversial, but minimal shoe enthusiasts (myself included) will suggest you go the opposite direction and try a barefoot/minimal shoe along with working on your running technique to ensure you've got a perfect mid-foot striking stride.
Honestly, I've almost never heard of anyone 'curing' PF through traditional treatments, so it can't hurt to try something different.
Cheers for the links & advice
This.
Use them when I was in the army, and I use them today. I have two pairs and wear them in all my footwear. Except for formal shoes.
I fell like this is an area I can have some great input. I am not that great of a poster as far as my writing skills, but we will see if I can get through this.
I have so many great insoles I have a box in the closet to keep them ready for what I am wearing, they get expensive. The list is
Sole- This company offers about four products most of which you bake for a few minutes to get them to 200 degrees and then slide them into your shoes, stand in them for a few minutes and you have instant orthodontics. I have been wearing these during off days in my Wolverines and so far and they get a blue ribbon. These come highly recommended by a retired army pilot friend also. I am very eager to try the casual, I have the regular and before the bake and break in look scary, but I am very pleased with these to say the least. I say look scary because of the issue insoles have with changing the shoe size (fit). These provide great metatarsal support to relieve Plantar fasciitis.
Super Feet- This company also has several insoles and I have only tried the Green. This is the only ones I will try as the others do not look good to me. I do not know why I just do not like the build of the bottom of anything but the green. As mention earlier in the thread they are very hard. I like them on rocky trails for this reason especially with a cold weather pack on our if I am packing a lot of water pushing me over 50 lbs. These will last a long time and will take several weeks just to break in and during this time wear good merino wool socks, well on second thought always wear good socks with these. They have a good support and if you have healthy feet you will do fine.
New Balance- These are really nice. I have the regular and the ones with the metatarsal support. They take up a lot of room in the shoe, but are worth every penny. The ones with the metatarsal support are pricey. Very soft if you are getting on and off equipment.
Spenco PolySorb Insoles (Cross Trainer)- This company has so many options it is hard to make a decide as my buddy from Nova Scotia would say. I have used the Cross Trainers for twenty years and recommend changing them every six-ten months if you are in a production environment. I would love to look at there web site more as they have a very broad product line. I would like to try the ball support inserts for the Plantar fasciitis. Placing this insert is an art, pm me if you need the proper method explained ( my best doctor is my foot doctor).
Ok, I guess that covers my choices. If it is not listed here IMO they do not qualify for B&Ber's feet. there is no wiser investment than your feet closely followed by a good tallow soap. I wished I had more time in the SOLE insoles so I could give a better read on them. I am in process of trying the casual in that line. These are awesome so far and eliminate the need for a metatarsal support. when you bake them and go through he process they fit like a custom made insole. I smile with every step! The Spenco Cross Trainers have been very good to me and are easy to fit into any shoe with out making your existing shoe become crowded.
In all actuality a person needs about three different styles of insoles, heavy for boots, one for tennis shoes. Spenco Cross Trainer fits both these well, and one for casual. The Cross Trainer goes casual except for making the shoe crowded. I am sure Spenco has an option for this.
I have Morton's neuroma and plantars fasciitis. I said that to make a point. I spent twenty years + on the concrete and would like to encourage our younger members to make this investment and protect there feet.
I guess all that is left is to find out what Art is wearing.
Support your local BSA Troop.
Ron
I have so many great insoles I have a box in the closet to keep them ready for what I am wearing, they get expensive. The list is
Sole- This company offers about four products most of which you bake for a few minutes to get them to 200 degrees and then slide them into your shoes, stand in them for a few minutes and you have instant orthodontics. I have been wearing these during off days in my Wolverines and so far and they get a blue ribbon. These come highly recommended by a retired army pilot friend also. I am very eager to try the casual, I have the regular and before the bake and break in look scary, but I am very pleased with these to say the least. I say look scary because of the issue insoles have with changing the shoe size (fit). These provide great metatarsal support to relieve Plantar fasciitis.
Super Feet- This company also has several insoles and I have only tried the Green. This is the only ones I will try as the others do not look good to me. I do not know why I just do not like the build of the bottom of anything but the green. As mention earlier in the thread they are very hard. I like them on rocky trails for this reason especially with a cold weather pack on our if I am packing a lot of water pushing me over 50 lbs. These will last a long time and will take several weeks just to break in and during this time wear good merino wool socks, well on second thought always wear good socks with these. They have a good support and if you have healthy feet you will do fine.
New Balance- These are really nice. I have the regular and the ones with the metatarsal support. They take up a lot of room in the shoe, but are worth every penny. The ones with the metatarsal support are pricey. Very soft if you are getting on and off equipment.
Spenco PolySorb Insoles (Cross Trainer)- This company has so many options it is hard to make a decide as my buddy from Nova Scotia would say. I have used the Cross Trainers for twenty years and recommend changing them every six-ten months if you are in a production environment. I would love to look at there web site more as they have a very broad product line. I would like to try the ball support inserts for the Plantar fasciitis. Placing this insert is an art, pm me if you need the proper method explained ( my best doctor is my foot doctor).
Ok, I guess that covers my choices. If it is not listed here IMO they do not qualify for B&Ber's feet. there is no wiser investment than your feet closely followed by a good tallow soap. I wished I had more time in the SOLE insoles so I could give a better read on them. I am in process of trying the casual in that line. These are awesome so far and eliminate the need for a metatarsal support. when you bake them and go through he process they fit like a custom made insole. I smile with every step! The Spenco Cross Trainers have been very good to me and are easy to fit into any shoe with out making your existing shoe become crowded.
In all actuality a person needs about three different styles of insoles, heavy for boots, one for tennis shoes. Spenco Cross Trainer fits both these well, and one for casual. The Cross Trainer goes casual except for making the shoe crowded. I am sure Spenco has an option for this.
I have Morton's neuroma and plantars fasciitis. I said that to make a point. I spent twenty years + on the concrete and would like to encourage our younger members to make this investment and protect there feet.
I guess all that is left is to find out what Art is wearing.
Support your local BSA Troop.
Ron
I can highly recommend massaginginsoles.com
Hello Jim,
Try to find a pair of Sorbothane Sorbo-Air (the blue and grey ones). For me, they are the best around but are (somewhat) difficult to find lately.
Thanks,
Mike
Try to find a pair of Sorbothane Sorbo-Air (the blue and grey ones). For me, they are the best around but are (somewhat) difficult to find lately.
Thanks,
Mike
