Boot insoles

Just as important as the boots?

Been training for a half marathon and in the last 2 weeks whilst pushing myself I had to stop running as my tendon went ping. Had physio on my calf and she said its because of the way i stand on my left foot (the arch on the insole is flat and not much of an arch). Then I remembered when i was having my ski boots fitted I was told the same and told to try afew different insoles untill he was happy he found the right one. Ive never had a problem with my feet whilst skiing! :P

To late to put them in my trainers now :evil:

I would say yes. You can buy footbeds at Snow & Rock and they put you on a machine that molds them to your feet. Definately worth doing.

I have them and they transformed my skiing experience...can't recommend them enough

I had insoles made to measure by a foot specialist. Carried out on the NHS. They transformed my daily and sporting life. I was on the point of giving up sport, due to heel pain.

This is unlikely just to be a ski boot issue. You ll need the inner soles in all your footwear.

Dave Mac wrote:I had insoles made to measure by a foot specialist. Carried out on the NHS. They transformed my daily and sporting life. I was on the point of giving up sport, due to heel pain.

This is unlikely just to be a ski boot issue. You ll need the inner soles in all your footwear.

Funny you should say that but i got advised to get some for my trainers, work shoes etc

just remember that a footbed for skiing is not the same as a footbed for a running shoe, there are similarities and many off the shelf inserts are generic for many sports but a custom made insert for skiing may well be too stiff in the forefoot and offer different support than what you would use for the biomechanics of running

if you need a great insert for genral use then one of the superfeet off the peg inserts will work well for most people and has a 60 day money back guarantee

Cem, I agree that the insert for running would not be the same, where there would be a greater requirement for flex.

My inserts were customised, I was measured for pronation, and I have used them in my boots for over 15 years. I use the same ones for everyday footwear, and for tennis, squash, hillwalking, etc.

Having said that, I bow to your greater knowledge in relation to ski boot footbeds.

dave,

a general insert as you appear to have could be used for skiing, the biggest problem we see is people haveing an isert made which fits in their walking boots etc, but is too wide for their ski boots (especially in the mid foot area) flexibility is as you say a concern going the other way round....

you mention being measured for pronation, how were you measured goniometer, a force plate or another method