pebu Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hi all. Last year I molded my raichle 124s and thermofit liners without a footbed. They were terribly comfortable and super nice, but by the end of the year I think I did notice they were a little bit broken down. I was just so anxious to get in my hardboots that I just said screw it. But now I have some time. So I'm wondering what kinds of footbeds everybody is using in their thermoflexes (or others I suppose). I've got skinny ankles and I think my feet are fairly average size, but my shoes always seem to pull the eyelets together when I tighten them. I think my feet may be thinner (height-wise) than normal. I usually wear size 9.5US and my boots are M26 I think, which I got lucky, cause they fit great. Nothin else unusual about my feet besides the skinny ankles but perhaps a fairly deep heel cup would be in order. The thermoflex seemed to take up most any issue I had. I don't want to spend a hundred bucks on a pair of soles, but if I had to I'd probably pay 20 or maybe even 30 bucks on a set. As long as it keeps me tighter longer. Thanks in advance Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 ben, try a search on orthotic, footbed or insole. i think we have talked about this before. thanks john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckcarver Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 check out sole heat moldable foot beds. http://www2.yoursole.com/ there pretty comfortable. got some for my runners too. highly recommend cheap as well. i paid 45$ after tax can be re- molded 5 X i think. dont quote me on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 The Soles don't have any posting or build up, and seemed to really roll under arches. I think for that money I would rather get a Superfeet or Down Under (which ever fits your arch better). Big fan of Surefoot for a bump up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristan Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 If you can afford a pair of custom orthotic, it might be the way to go. I have a pair of this! Inside this! It’s been four seasons and still good. Regards, Cristan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 cracks me up when people dont search and dont read a post before responding. there are a few out there for $20-$30. SOLE are really just not that supportive. For that money, superfeet most likely. definitely search, pebu...this has been done many, many times and there's already a bunch of info that you can get without having to wait or wade through responses from people who didnt read your original post :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 If your feet are fairly normal, or have somewhat high arches, Superfeet are a good option. Fitter that did mine @ REI also took the edges of the footbeds and radiused them before heating the thermo liners. You never feel the edge of the footbed that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 If your feet are fairly normal, or have somewhat high arches, Superfeet are a good option. Fitter that did mine @ REI also took the edges of the footbeds and radiused them before heating the thermo liners. You never feel the edge of the footbed that way. How did he go about radiusing the superfeet? Just a sharp razor or did he have some special tool or somethin? Considering I'd be doing it myself, I probably best stay away from getting too fancy with stuff like that, but I'm still curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 How did he go about radiusing the superfeet? Just a sharp razor or did he have some special tool or somethin? Considering I'd be doing it myself, I probably best stay away from getting too fancy with stuff like that, but I'm still curious. Bench grinder, very lightly around the edge, then mold them into the liners. Mine feel seamless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Bench grinder, very lightly around the edge, then mold them into the liners. Mine feel seamless. The top edges or the bottom edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Bottom edge (non-foot side) very gently, just enough to allow the liner to mold snugly against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 Ok, that's what I thought, but just thought I'd make sure. Basically the liner can't mold at a 90* angle, so it ends up with a little radius, and when pressured towards either side that corner will be pressured and you'll feel it in the foot. I think if I go with the superfeet I might do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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