fredrogers Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 While at the evil empire the other day I was checking out some of them there Superfeet insoles. They seem like they'd work, but are they worth the $30+ tax ya need to part with for them? Any one have any experience with them? Thums up or down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_e Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 Fred, If you are referring to the custom molded footbeds, I tried them out this summer on a hike into the Enchantments and I have to say they worked great (reduced foot pain for sure). My arches are collapsing, so my only alternative was orthotics which are usually hard as a rock and very expensive (also not usually covered by insurance, HMO's suck!) The best thing about them is the vacuum fit them to your un-weighted foot. Most orthotics are fit while you are standing, resulting in a insert that is molded with the problems that your foot has. I hope that makes sense, I am sure they can explain it better. Be sure to check out their website: http://www.superfeet.com/superfeet.html Dan E. [ 01-03-2002: Message edited by: dan e ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 I have been using those super feet for the last three years and they are worth the money. Weird thing is that there is very little cushioning in it (maybe because it is three years old) but I don't notice anything. The way it pushes the arches up, it keeps the toes from getting pushed into the front of the boot. Go REI return with something you found in the dumpster (maybe the rei dumpster?) and take the credit to get the super feet. That's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolyn Posted January 5, 2002 Share Posted January 5, 2002 The idea of superfeet are as others mentioned to help reduce elongation of your foot. Not everybody needs them. However, if you do they can help tremendously not only w/the way your shoe/boot fits, but also with alignment of your ankle, knees, and back while walking. If you go get your feet measured w/ a brannok device the sales person should be able to tell you if you NEED superfeet and/or if you need customized one's. Customized are more expensive (around 70-80 bucks). I just got some customized ones (because I have messed up feet). They really helped me in fitting for my ice boots. One last thing...if they dont help ya, you can return them. They are guaranteed. Good luck, carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haireball Posted January 6, 2002 Share Posted January 6, 2002 I've used the same pair of molded cork superfeet (the custom $80.00 version, hot-molded to my foot) since 1987. I use them in my downhill ski-boots, and every pair of rigid mountaineering boots I have owned since that time. They were great until I dropped a sheet of 5/8 plywood on my right foot and broke my middle toe the year before last. Now the right one doesn't match my foot anymore... I haven't gotten around to replacing them yet, but... blah, blah, you get the idea. If you're going the non-custom route, I've had acceptable results with Superfeet, Spenco, Dr. Scholls - they all seem to help, and not much noticeable difference between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I wear the std. pair and love em. They're not designed to cushion, but to fit into the arch and cure other foot evils. My feet are normal (whatever that means) and the superfeet still feel great. I never seem to bump my toes with these inserts. Worth the $30 for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 quote: Originally posted by trask: I wear the std. pair and love em. They're not designed to cushion, but to fit into the arch and cure other foot evils. My feet are normal (whatever that means) and the superfeet still feel great. I never seem to bump my toes with these inserts. Worth the $30 for sure. oh my god trask made an actual helpful response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 erik where is snoop dogg sig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 bow wow wow yippy yo yippy yeah guess it doesnt work sometimes. [ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: erik ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 erik, easy now bro.I like to be helpful too...it's just that you guys are way better at it, and more witty than me. I'm old and crusty and don't know all the new climber's ebonics and stuff and my doobie just went out, but it's all good ya know. I really like to spray shit cause it gives me a boner that I like to admire in the mirror. [ 01-07-2002: Message edited by: trask ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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