Boot insoles?

[harv3589]

I’m in need of some new ones for a pair of Lowas and a pair Meindles...should I just go with factory replacements or are there better options out there I should consider?

[Trooper23]

You might want to try Thermacell heated insoles. Yea, I know they are costly and a pain to change out every couple of days, but I swear, my feet have Never felt better or warmer (but I am in my 60’s though).

[harv3589]

I should add these are my hiking boots...

[fordtruckin]

You looking for insulated ones or arch support etc?

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by fordtruckin

You looking for insulated ones or arch support etc?

Looking for a quality insole with support to replace the original ones that come in the boots. They are worn out and not offering the padding and support they use to.

[DiabeticKripple]

I use superfeet in my work boots sold at Sportchek.

12 hr days and sometimes over 20,000 steps and no foot or back pain. I change them out for new ones every 6 months.

[heybert]

Work should cover the cost of custom made insoles. Just get a prescription from your doctor. You remember Backbones in Okotoks? See Dr. Jen, she's a chiro, and she'll map out your feet. She'll show you the different types of insoles available.

[Tundra Monkey]

Superfeet "green" works well for me

[pikergolf]

Another vote for Supperfeet, they give more arch support than OEM insoles.

[ÜberFly]

I also like Montrail - the thicker (black) ones (but are discontinued so have to seek out the interweb).

As told to me buy a boot fitter, the 1st thing you should always do when purchasing backcountry footwear or a dedicated running shoe is to chuck the crappy neoprene footbed and purchase a pair of rigid ones! Your feet will thank you for it!

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[MK2750]

Good thread, I will be ordering the Merino Wool ones for sure and perhaps the hunt model.

[Scottmisfits]

I use the Superfeet ones in my hockey skates and immediately my feet felt better. For work I went with some cheaper, more padded ones to help with boot break in. I bought Red Wing boots and they hurt my feet for a few days, I was working a minimum of 13 hour days at that point. I haven't swapped them out yet. They were a "cheaper 2 pack of padded gel insoles. When I'm back working again I will probably pick up a set of Superfeet for them as well.

One thing that is often overlooked is that our feet change constantly through our lifetimes. It's recommended that we change our footwear every 6-8 months. I don't know many people that can really afford this. But swapping out the insoles that often can do wonders for the rest of your body health, back, neck, shoulders, etc.

[harv3589]

Originally Posted by heybert

Work should cover the cost of custom made insoles. Just get a prescription from your doctor. You remember Backbones in Okotoks? See Dr. Jen, she's a chiro, and she'll map out your feet. She'll show you the different types of insoles available.

That’s what I’ll do I forgot that my benefits cover them. Must be better than any insole u can buy over the counter

[Jimvinny]

These.

I used green superfeet for over a decade. I've now gone to these. I'm on my fourth pair of boots in nearly 4 years, still on the first set of insoles. More comfortable, more durable.

[YYC338]

Lots of good information here:
http://www.rokslide.com/lathrop-sons...nergy-footbed/

[Hfp1422]

I think it was some thread on rokslide that recommended these.
https://heelthatpain.com/

Have them in my boots now, and like them