Insoles?

[FlyingArrow_Support]

I came to a painful realization out scouting this weekend...my boots have no more cushion. Anyone out there know of a good insole to for chasing elk in the mountains?

[WapitiTalk1]

Watching this one myself to see what is recommended

[Rangerz]

I have some Superfeet Green that I have been happy with. They have a high arch which works for me.

Have also heard good things about Synergy footbeds, but haven't tried them.

[JKaboom]

The best advice I have is to see a foot doctor and get a script for some. If you pick the wrong arch/type etc you can really hurt yourself. I have custom insoles that come from a comfort shoe store where I took a script to ($125/pr). Recently I have switched to a less expensive option that my foot doctor carries in his office but the label wore off so I cannot say the brand. Seriously though there are a lot of good options but you need the correct one for your needs or you can really get messed up.

[Navesgane]

If there's a sports authority still open near you they have a good system.

[bald9eagle]

I bought the Sole Fit from Cabela's. $40 but I think they will be worth it. They have one of those things you stand on to tell if you need low or high arch support or neutral support. My boots fit a little bit tighter and I haven't hiked anywhere in them yet. I have Meindl so I don't really have the option of taking the old insole out. I figure if I get so far and the things give me fits I'll just take them out.

[Elkduds]

The best advice I have is to see a foot doctor and get a script for some.

^ This. I have 2 pr of custom orthotic insoles. 1 is for boots, the other is for sneakers/soft shoes. I have had the same ones for over 10 years. As an older guy with bad back and repaired knee, I want every advantage I can get. I can go 10 miles a day up and down CO mountains without my feet hurting. For sure I'll be sore in other places, but my feet will feel good.

[CurlyTail]

I have the Blue Superfeet

I tried the Green and the Copper but they took up too much space in my boots.

My local REI had sample of all the superfeet that you could try on with your boots, and that was helpful to me.

No doubt custom orthotics would be the best but they still might take up too much space, and they are not cheap. I know that some specialty running stores can get custom orthotics at way less than your podiatrist.

[Csrbowhunter]

I use the cabelas meindl cork insoles. They are great but they are thicker then normal insoles

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[tracker12]

Green Super feet for me.

[jmez]

I like the synergy insoles from Lathrop and Sons. A bit of a different idea but they work really well for me and I have very high arches.

I called and visited with them and it was interesting. I always assumed since I had a high arch I needed a lot of arch support in insoles. That is actually the opposite of what you need. High arches don't need additional support. If you are wearing a quality boot the boot and sole gives you all the support you need. The insole provides a little cushion, but more importantly keeps your foot from sliding and moving within the boot. If your foot doesn't move say goodbye to blisters and hotspots.

[Charina]

Often it's not cushioning you need in your boots. Rather, it is properly shaped support, even if firm, that alleviates foot pain.

I opted for Spenco Total Support Max. They work for me, but everyone's foot is different. I did 9.8 miles across really rough terrain yesterday. In the same boots last year, my feet would have been achy by mile 4 or 5. Yesterday . . . I didn't even notice my feet, even at the end. The right insole can make a huge difference. But it ain't those gel insoles at walmart that give your feet the support needed to not become achy. You need proper support before cushioning.

[JKaboom]

So I have seen several suggestions on the Superfeet and I ordered two sets of the Green-wide model. I have only had them in a few days so time will tell. I will have to say so far I am happy. I will provide another update after I really put them to the test after 2nd rifle season here in CO.

So this justifies an edit to my original advice and that is be sure you know what type of insole/support you need as if you get it wrong you will hurt yourself. I would stand by my original advice of at least seeing an Podiatrist to help establish what is needed.

Great thread you started FlyingArrow_Support!