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2009-07-17 11:41 PM

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Subject: Running shoe insoles
Hey all you runners.  What insoles do you use?

I have a pair of shoes that fit well )not professionally fitted or anything) and the insoles have started to 'shift' (towards the heel).  I reposition the before I set out running, but I have now been getting blisters on the bottoms of my feet during long runs. The blisters are just behind the ball of the foot where the arch starts.  They don't even become noticeable until after mile 5 or so.  I figure the insoles are shifting and causing the blisters so I want to replace them (they are the stock ones too).

Any suggestions?  I have a half-marathon coming up in a month and a half and would really like to have this fixed by then.

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2009-07-18 12:28 AM
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Whatever you get I'd get them quick as it does make a difference to your feet. Try a couple brands and see what you like. The brand of insoles I use is "Powerstep" which provide a good bit of support as I have fairly flat arches, but whatever you decide to use it would probably be a good idea to get your feet used to them sooner rather than later with a race like that coming up. If it were a 5 or 10k maybe not so big a deal.

As a side note: the supports also seem to add some additional life to my shoes. For me even up to a couple hundred miles.

2009-07-18 12:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Running shoe insoles
I would highly recommend Superfeet sold at many running stores and also your local REI (plug), they are great the way they wrap your heal so your foot fat will be your cushion while not causing you to over pronate.  They come in many different sizes and structures for certain arch height, but the ones i would recommend if you have a medium(ish) arch is the orange.  Built specifically for athletics and an empahsis on running.  Good luck whatever it is you decide to do.
2009-07-18 12:48 AM
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I used to use Superfeet for a while, and honestly can't remember why I started using them. I stopped about a year ago since they aren't cheap, and haven't missed them yet. But they are well made and are admittedly very comfortable - lots of options for support, etc. If they were cheaper, I'd probably still be using them, but until I have a good reason again to go back, I'll just stick with the liners that come with my shoes. Cheers, Chris
2009-07-18 1:01 AM
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Hydro - 2009-07-17 10:48 PM I used to use Superfeet for a while, and honestly can't remember why I started using them. I stopped about a year ago since they aren't cheap, and haven't missed them yet. But they are well made and are admittedly very comfortable - lots of options for support, etc. If they were cheaper, I'd probably still be using them, but until I have a good reason again to go back, I'll just stick with the liners that come with my shoes. Cheers, Chris


$34.95-$44.95 is no where near the price of custom mades at nearly $400 or more, but if you have no need than i guess they are more expensive than $0.
2009-07-18 1:17 AM
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Tri2leaRn - 2009-07-18 1:01 AM
Hydro - 2009-07-17 10:48 PM I used to use Superfeet for a while, and honestly can't remember why I started using them. I stopped about a year ago since they aren't cheap, and haven't missed them yet. But they are well made and are admittedly very comfortable - lots of options for support, etc. If they were cheaper, I'd probably still be using them, but until I have a good reason again to go back, I'll just stick with the liners that come with my shoes. Cheers, Chris


$34.95-$44.95 is no where near the price of custom mades at nearly $400 or more, but if you have no need than i guess they are more expensive than $0.


I didn't mean to imply I didn't like them - I do.  But I kept buying them there for a while when I didn't even know why I was doing it anymore.  I understand 40 bones isn't a ton of dough, but when you are spending it and you can't answer why, it's high time to re-think that plan.  These days, my feet seem fine & happy with stock insoles.  YMMV, and that's why there are options out there. Superfeet is good stuff if you need it.

Cheers, Chris

2009-07-18 9:15 AM
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Subject: RE: Running shoe insoles
I like insoles that provide cushioning. I use the Sorbothane insoles. I order them from RoadRunner. I feel like they extend both the life of my shoes as well as the life of my knees.
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