shuksan Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 It's time for me to get a new pair of boots for general PNW alpine use. I realized I don't know too much about footbeds/insoles for mountaineering boots. They seem to be well-liked by the retail shops, but I'd like to know if anyone has found them to be worth buying. Do most people use the off-the-shelf type or the custom-fitted versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figger_Eight Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I'm pretty happy with my Superfeet. I wear orthotics in my regular shoes, so I need the extra arch support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin_Ristau Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Another vote for Superfeet. Definitely try them out, they feel different at first, but they are well worth it. Especially if you have high arches or overpronate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 shuksan said: It's time for me to get a new pair of boots for general PNW alpine use. I realized I don't know too much about footbeds/insoles for mountaineering boots. They seem to be well-liked by the retail shops, but I'd like to know if anyone has found them to be worth buying. Do most people use the off-the-shelf type or the custom-fitted versions? Â have never needed a pair. dont buy em unless you need em. a podiatrist can check & see if you need them if you have the $$$$ otherwise try it if your feet and legs hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I've used Superfeet, custom footbeds and orthotics. Superfeet are a good value, and a good place to start. If your feet still hurt with Superfeet, then you might want to consider orthotics. In the end, whatever you spend to get comfortable feet will seem worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_J Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Dr. Shock is a new foot bed out there that beats Super Feet in my opinion. Super feet bothered my heels when I wore them in all my boots except my plastics. The only alternative other than professional foot beds made by a doc would be the custom Super Feet made at REI in downtown Seattle. (I don't know if there are other stores with the molding machine in the area or not) That's my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoker Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 I usually throw out the footbeds that come with boots I have bought in the past. I use superfeet, they come in low and high volume, green being the high. They have made my boots better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeclimb9 Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 shuksan said: It's time for me to get a new pair of boots for general PNW alpine use. I realized I don't know too much about footbeds/insoles for mountaineering boots. They seem to be well-liked by the retail shops, but I'd like to know if anyone has found them to be worth buying. Do most people use the off-the-shelf type or the custom-fitted versions? I think they're worth buying. I've only gotten the off-the-shelf type, and they've worked fine (usually just the cheaper Spenco ones). I don't throw out the footbeds that come with the boots. On a couple multiday trips, I've carried the factory footbeds, and periodically switched them with the others. Gave my feet a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 shuksan said: It's time for me to get a new pair of boots for general PNW alpine use. I realized I don't know too much about footbeds/insoles for mountaineering boots. They seem to be well-liked by the retail shops, but I'd like to know if anyone has found them to be worth buying. Do most people use the off-the-shelf type or the custom-fitted versions? Â There's another good thread around on this topic to check out, but I defenitly vote for Superfeet. They are all around more comfortable and in that 15th hour of an 18 hour day on mile ten zillion that's when you really start to appreciate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_Beebe Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 someone gave me a pair of the green superfeet and i thought they placed too much pressure on my arch. but... after ripping the plastic support off the bottom of them, I found they make great cushioned inserts! if I were to buy inserts, however, i would go with just the cheap spenco's that have the cupped heel... much less expensive than superfeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBob Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 In a fit of fiscal irresponsibility last month, I bought some heat-shaped footbeds while skiing in Austria. They did super in the downhill boots, and seriously I think they made me ski a notch better. Â I put the footbeds in my climbing boots and they also feel 100% better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 RobBob said: In a fit of fiscal irresponsibility last month, I bought some heat-shaped footbeds while skiing in Austria. They did super in the downhill boots, and seriously I think they made me ski a notch better. I put the footbeds in my climbing boots and they also feel 100% better. Custom Boots in Fremont will give you the best foorbeds I've used. Alpine, telemark and hiking are all improved. Tell Jim, Bug sent you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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