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bikewiththeson posted 5 weeks ago.
I had.... yes HAD.... flat feet for most of my life. Went to foot Dr, had custom orthodics made which helped a little. 7 years ago I heard about the "Good Feet" store. Got the most supportive they have ($250 at the time) and they were uncomfortable for a few months (felt like a golf ball), but very supportive.
No kidding here, my feet went from a size 12 (flat) in Nike to a size 10 (healthy arch) in New Balance and Assics. It happened gradually of course, but it's literally changed my body. Ankles, knees, back all line up in proper alignment now. Now I won't wear shoes without them. Even in flip flops, my feet feel fine. No more achilles tendonitus.
They offer an athletic version that doesn't feel so much like a golf ball under foot. Good way to break in to them, and great for running and jumping.
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silverchair posted 5 weeks ago.
this my be a side point and if to get nothing here i may start a fresh post.
next pair of shoes i get i am thinking going to a podiatrist to get properly fitted. (they also sell shoes they will be a little more exy than a dept. store) But after the first pair i will know the recommendation and i wont need to go back there.
I have been fitted at nike town (slow mo analysis) and on the foot touch chart at foot locker.
but with the amount of km's i do i just think it couldnt hurt.
any thoughts? anyone been?
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bikewiththeson posted 5 weeks ago.
*See comment above
SilverChair, I went to a podiatrist as a kid and they made a mold of my foot to custom make orthodics. When I was older, I went to The Good Feet Store, who'd figured out what the "perfect foot" should be like anatomically and how it should function, then created a support to fit the bottom. With different sizes for different feet, eventually, you will have your "best foot", as your foot slowly adapts to the "perfect form". That's the theory anyway.
Feet have tons of muscles, bones, joints, ligament, moving parts. They can change for the better. My feet can testify to that.
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brittda posted 5 weeks ago.
I have custom orthotics (paid for by insurance) which have helped me with my pronation and leg lengt difference. These were made by a physical therapist. Feet do change, infact they recommend getting re-casted for new orthotics every few years. Orthotics are comfy BUT they do not help any more than a pair of good insoles when it comes to your feet getting tired (and when I say this I mean for long runs--ie 18-20 miles). But in all honesty at that difference I have not found anything that really keeps my feet from being "tired".
I would recommend SofSole insoles. Pre-orthotics I got a new pair with each new pair of running shoes I got. The ones that come in your shoes break down pretty quickly and are crap really. The cushion comes from the insoles and the quality /type of the shoes. To get the best fit go to your local specialized running store. Stability shoes for a larger person for example are not typically as cushy as a neutral shoe for a 98 pound runner.
Ps you can get sofsoles at most running stores. Road Runner sports has a pretty comfy sorbathane insole as well.
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Ironmom posted 5 weeks ago.
I've used the Road Runner sports sorbathane insoles and they've been pretty reasonable for the money. Since I started using the running techniques in the Chi Running book though I've ditched the insoles. I was a pretty bad heel-striker and I think that's why my feet were sore, so I don't really need them anymore and haven't bought any in a couple of years.
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jsk85 posted 5 weeks ago.
I have flat feet...like pancake flat, and have used custom orthodics in the past. I use the SofSole Inserts for my running shoes, but nothing otherwise. I also have never had any pain associated with my lack of arch, but since I'm young and still put a relatively large amount of miles on my legs running I wear them there more as a preventative measure. I'd prefer to be walking when I'm 40+
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Toothless posted 5 weeks ago.
I got Superfeet insoles at the Boulder Running Company for about $40, and they have been great. I think REI sells them too. They have different models for different arch heights. The Dr. Scholl's stuff isn't very durable, in my opinion.
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beads1985 posted 5 weeks ago.
Ironmom wrote:
I've used the Road Runner sports sorbathane insoles and they've been pretty reasonable for the money. Since I started using the running techniques in the Chi Running book though I've ditched the insoles. I was a pretty bad heel-striker and I think that's why my feet were sore, so I don't really need them anymore and haven't bought any in a couple of years.
I use the Sorbothane insoles from RRS as well, and I am a mid foot striker and they definitely help.
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jnrice posted 5 weeks ago.
Superfeet, every pair of shoes, hiking boots, cycling shoes, ski boots and yes even my down booties for winter camping. I rest my case. They should sponsor me for this.
I just bought a pair of karhus and I love them, great shoes. The one thing I find is that on my long runs my feet are getting a little sore. I'm looking for a suggestion on some decent insoles. I feel like an idiot asking this but I would prefer to avoid "gellin" with the likes of one Dr. Scholl.