$27.93 Mold-It-Yourself Footbed

[boarderboy]

The Sole low-volume model in-store at REI. (Just checked - avail. on-line, too)

Bobdea said these are the stiffest/firmest Sole makes.

Can't find the original, fairly recent thread.

I'm gonna try em.

BB

[bobdea]

The Sole low-volume model in-store at REI. (Just checked - avail. on-line, too)

Bobdea said these are the stiffest/firmest Sole makes.

Can't find the original, fairly recent thread.

I'm gonna try em.

BB

I don't see any online except for the $45 ed v models along with the Dean models.

those low volume ones that I have are really hard and I don't think they are for everyone. I like mine but after riding on them it's obvious I was on a hard surface all day.

[boarderboy]

http://www.rei.com/product/777618

I'll probably use these for athletic shoes & low quarter hiking boots only. Might try em in my AT's, though.

BB

[bobdea]

http://www.rei.com/product/777618

I'll probably use these for athletic shoes & low quarter hiking boots only. Might try em in my AT's, though.

BB

right on, in the AT's they might need to be trimmed. to get mine in my UPZs I took almost a half inch off.

[skatha]

The Sole low-volume model in-store at REI. (Just checked - avail. on-line, too)

Bobdea said these are the stiffest/firmest Sole makes.

BB

I think this means that Bob should have his own "ask Bobdea" forum....

[Kent]

Nice concept, but (3) problems:

1) Sole too thick. Depends on foot shape, but takes up too much room.

2) DIY typically means less technical. When a "professional" molds an insole, they will align your knee/ankles properly to adjust for your situation/boot cuff.

3) No posting on the bottom. This is perhaps the most important. Custom insoles apply a "basement" to the insole to properly align the foot when it pronates

So...basically all you're getting with a Sole is a half ass'd arch support. That's better than stock, but hardly a custom solution.

K

[BobD]

So...basically all you're getting with a Sole is a half ass'd arch support. That's better than stock, but hardly a custom solution.

K

Unless you have a belt sander, some cork tiles, and some patience to figure out what works for you.

I have pretty low arches and Sole footbeds don't conform enough for me to be comfortable, even with a lot of grinding.

BobD

[bobdea]

Nice concept, but (3) problems:

1) Sole too thick. Depends on foot shape, but takes up too much room.

2) DIY typically means less technical. When a "professional" molds an insole, they will align your knee/ankles properly to adjust for your situation/boot cuff.

3) No posting on the bottom. This is perhaps the most important. Custom insoles apply a "basement" to the insole to properly align the foot when it pronates

So...basically all you're getting with a Sole is a half ass'd arch support. That's better than stock, but hardly a custom solution.

K

agreed, but, for the money they are as good as it gets, better than something like superfeet IME.

with footbeds you really do get what you pay for. $150 and up is just plain more than what most people are willing to pay for a footbed and that's the problem.

[Kent]

agreed, but, for the money they are as good as it gets, better than something like superfeet IME.

with footbeds you really do get what you pay for. $150 and up is just plain more than what most people are willing to pay for a footbed and that's the problem.

Disagree.

The OTS Superfeet actually have a nice post under the heel. Assuming the arch meets your requirements, this would be a much better solution than a SOLE.

K

[b0ardski]

Disagree.

The OTS Superfeet actually have a nice post under the heel. Assuming the arch meets your requirements, this would be a much better solution than a SOLE.

K

So you have used both and think the superfeet is better than a molded sole?

[bobdea]

Disagree.

The OTS Superfeet actually have a nice post under the heel. Assuming the arch meets your requirements, this would be a much better solution than a SOLE.

K

IME in my experience. I've used superfeet and they were super painful. I know that's not for everyone though.

I do have a wedge under one of my soles, helped. other than that they do work for my arches, all I really needed for it to work. I don't think anyone is saying they are competitive with something done by a pro.

thing is, I have weird ass hobbit feet. probably why I'm happy with anything as long as my arch can deal with it.

[Kent]

So you have used both and think the superfeet is better than a molded sole?

I've have/used both, yes.

Better? It depends on what problem you're trying to solve.