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Skateboarding => Shoes & Gear => Topic started by: VHS ERA on January 07, 2019, 05:25:41 AM
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I’ve been skating Adidas Suciu ADVs exclusively because that blue adiprene or whatever cushion is the best, but if I could make other shoes have a respectable amount of cushion with an insole I would be down to switch it up.
Is there a best one?
For reference, the idea that people skate Nike SBs is insane to me. Feels like you’re skating in just socks and my aching feet and arthritic bones can’t take it. Need more cushion.
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Footprint Gamechangers
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Footprint Gamechangers
I second that. It hurts just to walk a lot of days. Since getting these and using them everyday at my factory job, I've seen a huge improvement in my health when it comes to pain. I'd recommend these to anyone. Shipping took forever, but it was around the Holidays, so go figure.
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I'm skating the adidas 3st.003 with gamechanger orthotics and it feels like my feet are sucking each others' dicks while I skate
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I don't know how you skated those Suciu insoles. I liked them a lot at first but after a while they were killing the arch in the foot i push with. While squishy, they didn't really give me any support. I had some luck going to a little shop in town that specializes in running shoes though. They watched me walk and jog to see if i over or under pronated and made some recs on insoles from there.
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I’ve been skating Adidas Suciu ADVs exclusively because that blue adiprene or whatever cushion is the best, but if I could make other shoes have a respectable amount of cushion with an insole I would be down to switch it up.
Is there a best one?
For reference, the idea that people skate Nike SBs is insane to me. Feels like you’re skating in just socks and my aching feet and arthritic bones can’t take it. Need more cushion.
I like the Adiprene, I'm skating the Superstar Vulc ADV. Very cushy.
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I'm skating the adidas 3st.003 with gamechanger orthotics and it feels like my feet are sucking each others' dicks while I skate
Damn, I'm gonna have to get some of these.
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i'm standing on concrete all day at work and i've got some kingfoam elites in my work boots and they've solely rescued my aching feet. so take that for what it's worth, never skated them though.
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i'm standing on concrete all day at work and i've got some kingfoam elites in my work boots and they've solely rescued my aching feet. so take that for what it's worth, never skated them though.
I got some game changers and hated them. Then found out I have a mid to high arch and got some kingfoam elites. They are the shit. My feet used to be sore at the end of the day and now I don't really notice it.
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Footprint Gamechangers
^ This or Kingfoam Orthotics. I feel weird wearing shoes with out them now.
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I'm skating the adidas 3st.003 with gamechanger orthotics and it feels like my feet are sucking each others' dicks while I skate
Wait everyone is saying Footprint Gamechangers or Kingfoam Orthotics, which are you talking about?
I too would like to experience this
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there are multiple options. you can get kingfoam or game changers in orthotic or not.
do you guys reheat the insoles when you switch to different shoes?
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do you guys reheat the insoles when you switch to different shoes?
I don't and haven't had any issue. But all my shoes are flat soles and the same size, not sure if that matters.
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The drop in insoles in Vans Pro Skate stuff is goood. Basically like the drop-in insoles in Nike Kostons, but the Nike ones are a light EVA based foam (AKA Lunarlon) that packs out pretty quickly. The Vans Pro drop ins are Poly Urethane foam and that stuff is cushy and doesn't ever pack out. Probably about the same height as the adidas's insoles you are skating.
For what it's worth, the shoes that Supra makes that have thicker drop in insoles are also pretty decent PU foam.
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do you guys reheat the insoles when you switch to different shoes?
I don't and haven't had any issue. But all my shoes are flat soles and the same size, not sure if that matters.
I only molded mine the first time and they've kept shape.
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do you guys reheat the insoles when you switch to different shoes?
I don't and haven't had any issue. But all my shoes are flat soles and the same size, not sure if that matters.
I only molded mine the first time and they've kept shape.
I recently heated and remolded mine, I do it every now and again.
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I only molded mine the first time and they've kept shape.
How often do you wear them? When I first molded them they were a bit flat and didn't really show the contours of my feet. But since I'm on my feet 40+ hours a week, they've actually molded to my foot more since then. It actually looks like a negative of my foot.
On another note for people asking about FP Insoles. They don't fall flat like other insoles that I've seen. The arch support stays put. Which is real nice.
All the time
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This is probably a really dumb question, but are the Gamechangers supposed to be hard? Mine were pretty hard.
I’ve never tried the Kingfoams
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This is probably a really dumb question, but are the Gamechangers supposed to be hard? Mine were pretty hard.
I’ve never tried the Kingfoams
They're hard-ish in your hands but they don't feel hard at all in your shoes. The firmness is because of the material that molds to your feet. Doesn't retain shape if it isn't firm.
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Reading this thread is a great preview of the kinds of conversations we can look forward to while waiting in line for the early bird special at the Sizzler.
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This is probably a really dumb question, but are the Gamechangers supposed to be hard? Mine were pretty hard.
I’ve never tried the Kingfoams
They're hard-ish in your hands but they don't feel hard at all in your shoes. The firmness is because of the material that molds to your feet. Doesn't retain shape if it isn't firm.
That makes sense. I had some years ago and remember liking them but I recently encountered some and kinda forgot how they felt.
I’m probably gonna order another pair tonight.
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I got a bunch of Lunarlons of a flow guy who uses a different insole. I use them in every shoe I wear, even my work boots. I’ve got a pretty flat foot, so the arch support in most other insoles hurt my arches.
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The Kingfoam Orthotics are great, ive got them in shoes i skate, shoes i wear out when i have to dress up and my work boots. Never been disappointed and going from them to something i cant possibly fit them in is noticeable to the point of it being uncomfortable but not painful. Like the game changers, heat and pressure work to them shaping to your feet, you just dont have to bake them beforehand.
They're hard-ish in your hands but they don't feel hard at all in your shoes. The firmness is because of the material that molds to your feet. Doesn't retain shape if it isn't firm.
This is spot on too, it being summer here means im not wearing my shoes everyday after work. I pulled my latest pair out of my shoes and they were rock hard but i next time i wore them it felt like a pillow
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This is probably a really dumb question, but are the Gamechangers supposed to be hard? Mine were pretty hard.
I’ve never tried the Kingfoams
They're hard-ish in your hands but they don't feel hard at all in your shoes. The firmness is because of the material that molds to your feet. Doesn't retain shape if it isn't firm.
That makes sense. I had some years ago and remember liking them but I recently encountered some and kinda forgot how they felt.
I’m probably gonna order another pair tonight.
They heat up with your body heat. I have a pair of the game changers and in the cold they're like rocks. But on foot and warmed up they feel soft.
As for FP orthotics, they always felt too hard and hurt
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I'm skating the adidas 3st.003 with gamechanger orthotics and it feels like my feet are sucking each others' dicks while I skate
Are you feet sloshing around and moist when you skate?
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Since were talking about it, those of you who are also on your feet all day for work and ache... what shoes are you skating and what shoes are you working in?
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Since were talking about it, those of you who are also on your feet all day for work and ache... what shoes are you skating and what shoes are you working in?
skating the dc tiagos right now and have two pairs of huf dylans i wear to work. both with the fp kingfoam insoles.
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Footprint Gamechangers
I used to think game changers where the best until I got the doctor scholls insoles that are at Walmart where you stand on the machine and get tour foot analyzed.
You do sit a little higher when you put them in shoes but that feeling goes away pretty quickly.
They last about 4 months/significantly longer than game changers too.
My toes and other parts of my foot would grind through Game changers so fast.
The ones I’m recommending are just the arch and heel so they last so long.
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I use lunarlons with orthotic arches affixed to the bottoms, that I cut and shaped out of some particularly thick and rigid ortholite insoles from some ave natives that I never wore. This after learning about what my feet and more importantly knees needed from the gamechangers that I loved until they started feeling like the game was less changed some months in. Now I got the cushion and the contour.
I like that latest huf insole as well (in the hupper 2's) which is like a springier memory foam, not that perforated multicolored bs like previous. I'll be racking hupper 2's on sale steadily over the next year as huf slides into oblivion. It's a pity. They perfected a great shoe with that insole.
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Since were talking about it, those of you who are also on your feet all day for work and ache... what shoes are you skating and what shoes are you working in?
I switched over to cupsoles to combat the aches, so I skate the Laced Emericas but I wear Steel Blue workboots, I doubt many on here would have heard of them
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My dr scholls fit just fine in my hiking boots and all my skate shoes, my feet used to hurt a lot after my 10 hour shifts. All on my feet constantly moving. Game changers helped fix that and these insoles fixes that too.
$50 might seem like a hearty price but they are worth it.
So they can work great for any situation you face.
Especially help when I had to wear Stacy Adams dress shoes. I’ve never had comfy dress shoes until I put my dr scholls in them.
I would still be buying game changers if they lasted me longer.
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I always liked the nice cushy foam rebound of éS insoles before they went under, who makes insoles that are comparable? I’d be interested in trying game changers or kingfoams but I don’t want to regret my purchase.
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I'd highly recommend the Footprint Elite insole, it's flat with a 10mm heel tapered to a 5mm toe.
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Does anyone have the problem with the footprint hi foam insoles where they move up or out of place? It's been happening to me a lot lately.
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I wear the Kingfoam Orthotics in every shoe I wear. I've ripped the stock insole out on a few pairs of shoes that didn't have a removable insole and they fit and were fine. I haven't reheated them once yet but I've been running them for over a year and it's probably time to get a new set.
As far as work is concerned, they helped me a lot when I had a job where I was walking on a hard concrete floor all day. For that job, I settled on putting them into NB 533s and that was what I needed to not have super sore feet and ankles when I got of work every day.
I used to have actual orthotics from a podiatrist because I have really flat feet. I basically can't live without actual arch support. I lost those orthotics in an accident and insurance no longer pays for them so I had to look around for what else I could use. I'd be interested in comparing prescription orthotics to the FP joints. FPs might win because they have a nice amount of squish to them.
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Does anyone have the problem with the footprint hi foam insoles where they move up or out of place? It's been happening to me a lot lately.
Yeah, I've had that happen - try some double sided tape on the bottom running vertically down the shoe, that helped me.
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for a fairly cheap alternative, the insoles found in Straye shoes are awesome. Just check zumiez, order a half size up from your usual size, and toss the shoes but keep the insoles. You can find the shoes for like $10-$15 often, I've even seen them for $2.48 on there. Worth it.
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Only somewhat relevant, but I also don't think it needs it's own thread:
What are people's thoughts on the effectiveness (as far as cushioning and support) of a vulcanized shoe with a good insole vs a cupsole with a thinner, more standard insole/sockliner?
I've read that a cupsole is better, but I've ran vulcanized shoes with ultracush or lunarlon for years and I feel fine. Am I missing out?
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Whatever footprint insole I got, I hate. Maybe its because I haven't broken them in yet, but they are TOO squishy. There's always a period of time where the insole compresses when I take a step so board feel is delayed.
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Only somewhat relevant, but I also don't think it needs it's own thread:
What are people's thoughts on the effectiveness (as far as cushioning and support) of a vulcanized shoe with a good insole vs a cupsole with a thinner, more standard insole/sockliner?
I've read that a cupsole is better, but I've ran vulcanized shoes with ultracush or lunarlon for years and I feel fine. Am I missing out?
I prefer stability of cupsoles, but it is also what I grew up with. Every foot is unique, and humans have an insane ability to adapt to almost anything - best advice is to use what is most comfortable and that usually seems to be what we are most used to.
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i took these from wal mart and theyre pretty decent
(https://i5.walmartimages.ca/images/Large/600/363/999999-96506600363.jpg)
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Only somewhat relevant, but I also don't think it needs it's own thread:
What are people's thoughts on the effectiveness (as far as cushioning and support) of a vulcanized shoe with a good insole vs a cupsole with a thinner, more standard insole/sockliner?
I've read that a cupsole is better, but I've ran vulcanized shoes with ultracush or lunarlon for years and I feel fine. Am I missing out?
Cupsoles are like skating in clogs. I am bewildered as to how people do it. I run Vans pros with Kingfoam Elites...and it’s SOOOO good.
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Depends on the cupsole, figgys and Romero’s work great with a footprint insole and are akin to skating a Vulc.
I’d imagine some reissue èS with them would feel like having boots on
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i bought footprint orthotics and they are really good. running them in some busenitz adv atm. haven't skated them yet due to time and weather, but i have a few 8 hour work shifts and they are quite comfortable and support my foot pretty alright. not as cushioned in the front as the lunarlon sole i had in there before, so they might be best suited for classic cupsoles that don't need a fat cushy insole. i might get gamechangers too for skating and keep the orthotics for my workshoes.
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So this is kinda skate related. What would be a good insole for both skating and walking with arch support? I don't get out of the boot (foot surgery) until mid-March but I was trying to buy a few things ahead of time.
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ive been skating rhe dylan slip on without insoles and theyre beyond perfect, even for shoulder high spots.
and i dont put them back on when not skating, and the past like 6 to 7 shoes ive skated have had the same treatment and i fucking love the extra boardfeel but i dont know how mucj thats fucking with my back problems
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So this is kinda skate related. What would be a good insole for both skating and walking with arch support? I don't get out of the boot (foot surgery) until mid-March but I was trying to buy a few things ahead of time.
the footprint orthotics i mentioned have very good arch support and are certainly better in terms of impact protection than the stock insole of the busenitz adv i've put them in.
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Alright dude thanks. I’ll definitely get some since I’ll be walking in the next 5 weeks.
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Depends on the cupsole, figgys and Romero’s work great with a footprint insole and are akin to skating a Vulc.
I’d imagine some reissue èS with them would feel like having boots on
Accels still feel great with my extra insoles in them.
The slims work with them too once the slims are broken in a bit.
https://www.drscholls.com/products/pain-relief/custom-fit-orthotic-inserts/
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So this is kinda skate related. What would be a good insole for both skating and walking with arch support? I don't get out of the boot (foot surgery) until mid-March but I was trying to buy a few things ahead of time.
I move my Footprint orthos from shoe to shoe these days for consistency (body has mileage so I can feel it in my legs and low back when NOT using them all the time); I use them while working out as well except on leg day when I go zero drop.
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So this is kinda skate related. What would be a good insole for both skating and walking with arch support? I don't get out of the boot (foot surgery) until mid-March but I was trying to buy a few things ahead of time.
I move my Footprint orthos from shoe to shoe these days for consistency (body has mileage so I can feel it in my legs and low back when NOT using them all the time); I use them while working out as well except on leg day when I go zero drop.
Zero drop?
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I’ve been skating Adidas Suciu ADVs exclusively because that blue adiprene or whatever cushion is the best, but if I could make other shoes have a respectable amount of cushion with an insole I would be down to switch it up.
Is there a best one?
For reference, the idea that people skate Nike SBs is insane to me. Feels like you’re skating in just socks and my aching feet and arthritic bones can’t take it. Need more cushion.
Emerica now, emerica tomorrow, emerica forever. cop those wino g6s
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In regards to the cup/vulc question: Right around the time I started to notice that my feet would hurt after skating with bad shoes, I tried some PJ Ladd NBs. I thought the cupsole would feel like too substantial a barrier between my feet and board, but after I got used to it I didn't really mind (tricks felt the same) and my feet felt better.
I switched back to vulc after I found some Blazer highs with lunarlon insoles. Best shoe I ever skated, and I used the lunarlon insoles for multiple pairs of shoes. Haven't been able to find Nikes or Cons with lunarlon insoles since. I've recently been skating Vans with Ultracush 3D insoles. I wore them with the Chima 2s they came with, then switched them over to some Style 112s and that combo works pretty well. Never tried aftermarket insoles though - still fantasizing about finding shoes with a lunarlon insole in 9.5...
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In regards to the cup/vulc question: Right around the time I started to notice that my feet would hurt after skating with bad shoes, I tried some PJ Ladd NBs. I thought the cupsole would feel like too substantial a barrier between my feet and board, but after I got used to it I didn't really mind (tricks felt the same) and my feet felt better.
I switched back to vulc after I found some Blazer highs with lunarlon insoles. Best shoe I ever skated, and I used the lunarlon insoles for multiple pairs of shoes. Haven't been able to find Nikes or Cons with lunarlon insoles since. I've recently been skating Vans with Ultracush 3D insoles. I wore them with the Chima 2s they came with, then switched them over to some Style 112s and that combo works pretty well. Never tried aftermarket insoles though - still fantasizing about finding shoes with a lunarlon insole in 9.5...
Not a shoe but...
https://insolesgeek.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=4d3fb1c194e200b845327aed9609e25a&keyword=lunarlon&x=0&y=0
I guess the rarity makes the cost about half that of a pair of shoes? Interesting though, I wonder what their source is.
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ive been skating rhe dylan slip on without insoles and theyre beyond perfect, even for shoulder high spots.
and i dont put them back on when not skating, and the past like 6 to 7 shoes ive skated have had the same treatment and i fucking love the extra boardfeel but i dont know how mucj thats fucking with my back problems
This is not okay. Please start using an insole again.
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Shoutout everyone in this thread man. Footprint gamechangers are feeling great. I actually haven’t even skated them yet but for work where I walk for miles has been amazing. I don’t really understand the difference between the footprint options but the game changers are doing me well.
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Whatever footprint insole I got, I hate. Maybe its because I haven't broken them in yet, but they are TOO squishy. There's always a period of time where the insole compresses when I take a step so board feel is delayed.
I feel you!
Skated the Footprint 3mm Flat insole for 2 years and got used to it, switched back to these: https://www.noene.com/en/product/universal-no2-insoles/ and the boardfeel increased but the protection decreased.
Skated both in Vans Kyle Walkers.
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In regards to the cup/vulc question: Right around the time I started to notice that my feet would hurt after skating with bad shoes, I tried some PJ Ladd NBs. I thought the cupsole would feel like too substantial a barrier between my feet and board, but after I got used to it I didn't really mind (tricks felt the same) and my feet felt better.
I switched back to vulc after I found some Blazer highs with lunarlon insoles. Best shoe I ever skated, and I used the lunarlon insoles for multiple pairs of shoes. Haven't been able to find Nikes or Cons with lunarlon insoles since. I've recently been skating Vans with Ultracush 3D insoles. I wore them with the Chima 2s they came with, then switched them over to some Style 112s and that combo works pretty well. Never tried aftermarket insoles though - still fantasizing about finding shoes with a lunarlon insole in 9.5...
Not a shoe but...
https://insolesgeek.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=4d3fb1c194e200b845327aed9609e25a&keyword=lunarlon&x=0&y=0
I guess the rarity makes the cost about half that of a pair of shoes? Interesting though, I wonder what their source is.
Yep, Lunarlon insoles last well, I still use the 4 pair I accumulated 5-7 years ago in all my skate shoes
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Shoutout everyone in this thread man. Footprint gamechangers are feeling great. I actually haven’t even skated them yet but for work where I walk for miles has been amazing. I don’t really understand the difference between the footprint options but the game changers are doing me well.
There's definitely a big difference. I think I mentioned it already in this thread, but gamechangers made my feet hurt and actually made me feel like I pulled something in my arch. After realizing I had a high arch I got the elites and they are great. Highly recommended to do the 'step on cardboard with a wet foot' test before getting any footprints.
I will say it makes no sense because instinctually I would think it would be the opposite, the gamechangers have the big arch bump so I would think they would be good for high arch feet, but they ain't.
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Shoutout everyone in this thread man. Footprint gamechangers are feeling great. I actually haven’t even skated them yet but for work where I walk for miles has been amazing. I don’t really understand the difference between the footprint options but the game changers are doing me well.
There's definitely a big difference. I think I mentioned it already in this thread, but gamechangers made my feet hurt and actually made me feel like I pulled something in my arch. After realizing I had a high arch I got the elites and they are great. Highly recommended to do the 'step on cardboard with a wet foot' test before getting any footprints.
I will say it makes no sense because instinctually I would think it would be the opposite, the gamechangers have the big arch bump so I would think they would be good for high arch feet, but they ain't.
I guess I got lucky. Fit pretty perfectly to me.
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+1 for Footprint Gamechangers, I use them in everything (well, almost, just not the new NB# 913s, if I put them in there is no room and I feel like I'm going to pop out of the shoe.
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+1 for Footprint Gamechangers, I use them in everything (well, almost, just not the new NB# 913s, if I put them in there is no room and I feel like I'm going to pop out of the shoe.
Do people put game changers over the existing insoles in shoes. I always thought they are a total replacement.
I've gone totally regular obsessed with shoes and insoles at the moment. Im in my 40's and my 30+ years of skating my feet are beginning to give me shit.
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+1 for Footprint Gamechangers, I use them in everything (well, almost, just not the new NB# 913s, if I put them in there is no room and I feel like I'm going to pop out of the shoe.
Do people put game changers over the existing insoles in shoes. I always thought they are a total replacement.
I've gone totally regular obsessed with shoes and insoles at the moment. Im in my 40's and my 30+ years of skating my feet are beginning to give me shit.
Using another insole over original ones sounds like a bad idea, they could leave your ankle way too high on the shoe and prone to twist.
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Being an older skateboarder, I’ve had bouts with chronic joint and heel pain from wearing bad skate shoes (https://www.concretewavemagazine.com/best-skateboarding-insoles/)and the injuries I sustained over the years. These Old Bones skate shoe insoles are packed with awesome features that are a cut above the rest. I know I can rely on these to look after my safety and comfort as well.
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What’s everyone rocking these days? Thinking about some reminds but not sure which version is for cup and which is for vulc? Anyone run remind medics?
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What’s everyone rocking these days? Thinking about some reminds but not sure which version is for cup and which is for vulc? Anyone run remind medics?
I have medics in my nb 440. Only skated them two times so far, but they feel good.
I had never heard of old bones before, and when I Bing'ed them I stumbled on these:
https://www.milosport.com/products/vans-pop-cush-v3-insole-in-purple
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I like to skate my shoes until the soles are blown out. So I epoxied a pair of eS STI insoles on top of Dr. Scholl’s thin gel insoles. When vulcs start to get worn down/mushy and hurt my feet, I pop in the aforementioned insoles and everything feels good again. ;D
Yep that is definitely a good way of doing things.
When travelling and visiting various stores over the years and so many people complained about the new Vans insoles, I would always tell them to put the mushed out insoles from your old shoes into the new Vans shoes, which for most people stop their feet getting bad blisters, as well as having a better board feel experience from day one.
Then (similarly to what you do) once the shoes are wearing thin, put the new insoles back in and the shoes will feel like they have a second life. Totally blew some minds, but it worked well, not just in Vans shoes, but many others too.
I am still running insoles from TNT2 and similar era (2005 - 2011) Vans pro shoes, which just last so well and feel way more comfortable than the newer ones, but that is just me.
It frustrates me the number of times people have gone to throw out shoes (insoles included) that are still ok, when they should have kept the insoles, even put them through the wash or just left out in the sun or spray with disinfectant and are good to go again - obviously not all insoles, but many will last well enough in quite a few pairs of shoes.
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Anybody have any info on the G6 insoles that emerica sells separately? As thick as last years popcush?
I use the gamechangers in cup soles
But right now I’m skating
Popcush from rowans in last resort, after removing the glued in last resort insole.
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I've got a few pairs of gamechangers, but can't find anything but the low-profile ones. (3mm instead of 5mm thick)
Has anyone had experience skating the low-profile version, and are they worth it? Blazers hurt my feet so I'm trying to see if these will help but i worry 3mm is too thin for vulcs that are already pretty thin
I had to fight so hard to get FP to ship me anything...ordered one low-profile pair and took 3 emails over a month to get them to actually drop off the damn package at USPS. Tried to order a second pair of the 5mm ones, and it took them weeks to tell me they were out of stock. Gave me the option of replacing my order with low-profile insoles, but i told them no just wait for the 5mm...and then they shipped me another pair of low-profiles anyway...
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I've got a few pairs of gamechangers, but can't find anything but the low-profile ones. (3mm instead of 5mm thick)
Has anyone had experience skating the low-profile version, and are they worth it? Blazers hurt my feet so I'm trying to see if these will help but i worry 3mm is too thin for vulcs that are already pretty thin
I had to fight so hard to get FP to ship me anything...ordered one low-profile pair and took 3 emails over a month to get them to actually drop off the damn package at USPS. Tried to order a second pair of the 5mm ones, and it took them weeks to tell me they were out of stock. Gave me the option of replacing my order with low-profile insoles, but i told them no just wait for the 5mm...and then they shipped me another pair of low-profiles anyway...
I had bought a few of the different options from a local distributor for a shop here in AU, not so much to sell but more to test and see what worked and what didn't. By combining a couple of the thinner ones, or playing a bit of mix and match, most of the thicker ones worked well on their own, but the low profile or thinner ones were just too thin to use comfortably on their own, but worked well enough over the top of some of the factory glued down insoles in shoes like the Vans classics.
Might not work well in all situations, but getting some of the cheaper $2 flat footbed laytex insoles from the supermarket worked well under the thinner ones too, or in cases where the shoe blows out a bit and is loose on your foot, adding a pair of these helps make a shoe snug again.
They look like this:
https://ikrorwxhkimlln5p.ldycdn.com/cloud/lnBqiKijRlmSmpqnkqop/25-xiao.gif
(https://ikrorwxhkimlln5p.ldycdn.com/cloud/lnBqiKijRlmSmpqnkqop/25-xiao.gif)
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Yea that's a good call - could even stack two of the lows for a thick insole...might do that instead of begging them to send me my next order ha
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I've got a few pairs of gamechangers, but can't find anything but the low-profile ones. (3mm instead of 5mm thick)
Has anyone had experience skating the low-profile version, and are they worth it? Blazers hurt my feet so I'm trying to see if these will help but i worry 3mm is too thin for vulcs that are already pretty thin
I had to fight so hard to get FP to ship me anything...ordered one low-profile pair and took 3 emails over a month to get them to actually drop off the damn package at USPS. Tried to order a second pair of the 5mm ones, and it took them weeks to tell me they were out of stock. Gave me the option of replacing my order with low-profile insoles, but i told them no just wait for the 5mm...and then they shipped me another pair of low-profiles anyway...
I had bought a few of the different options from a local distributor for a shop here in AU, not so much to sell but more to test and see what worked and what didn't. By combining a couple of the thinner ones, or playing a bit of mix and match, most of the thicker ones worked well on their own, but the low profile or thinner ones were just too thin to use comfortably on their own, but worked well enough over the top of some of the factory glued down insoles in shoes like the Vans classics.
Might not work well in all situations, but getting some of the cheaper $2 flat footbed laytex insoles from the supermarket worked well under the thinner ones too, or in cases where the shoe blows out a bit and is loose on your foot, adding a pair of these helps make a shoe snug again.
They look like this:
https://ikrorwxhkimlln5p.ldycdn.com/cloud/lnBqiKijRlmSmpqnkqop/25-xiao.gif
(https://ikrorwxhkimlln5p.ldycdn.com/cloud/lnBqiKijRlmSmpqnkqop/25-xiao.gif)
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- Etnies STI insoles - they come in Marana, Joslin, Joslin 2
- State Footwear - standard insoles that come in their vulcs. Dense, cushiony, and a solid more comfortable (imo) alternative to pop cush.
- Emerica G6 insoles- they come in a variety of their vulc and cup models, so I've saved a few. These have a noticeable arch support where Etnies STI has much less, so that's something to note for desired comfort if you use these
- Nike SB Dunks - the ones that came in the thinner versions of dunks. More pliable, but cushioned than the traditional zoom insoles they use.
I rotate all of these in models I skate/weer regularly. If I'm skating etnies, I keep em stock with the STI insoles.
Been itching to try FP tho
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Reviving a dead thread here but has anyone tried out the https://oldbonestherapy.com/products/shock-absorbing-foot-insoles (https://oldbonestherapy.com/products/shock-absorbing-foot-insoles)?
(https://oldbonestherapy.com/cdn/shop/files/Insoles-RED-SQ-sm.jpg?v=1687213625&width=823)
Same question for the Birkenstock Birkosport?
(https://theinsolestore.com/cdn/shop/products/1001113__19037.jpg?v=1628098333&width=600)
https://theinsolestore.com/products/birkenstock-birkosport-arch-support-insoles?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=M432570120&msclkid=6f7811bdc11a1134ec0a757e3890a011&utm_term=4581115212680770&utm_content=All%20Insoles%20%26%20Inserts (ftp://theinsolestore.com/products/birkenstock-birkosport-arch-support-insoles?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=M432570120&msclkid=6f7811bdc11a1134ec0a757e3890a011&utm_term=4581115212680770&utm_content=All%20Insoles%20%26%20Inserts)
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Reviving a dead thread here but has anyone tried out the https://oldbonestherapy.com/products/shock-absorbing-foot-insoles (https://oldbonestherapy.com/products/shock-absorbing-foot-insoles)?
Some others I know have had those ones and loved them.
I guess it is just down to what your feet are like and what the insoles do for your feet.
Same with shoes, as a style of shoe might be perfect for me but horrible for you.
Insoles should be a little easier to make work though, especially the cut to size / fit sort. Just don't cut them too small to start with.
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These are my new go-to. I'm old and overweight but I can still skate Chuck Taylors by swapping out the stock insoles for these.
(https://theinsolestore.com/cdn/shop/products/1001284__49467.jpg?v=1628098368&width=600)
https://theinsolestore.com/products/birkenstock-birko-active-arch-support-insoles
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For mid arch feet: Gamechanger Customs or Kingfoam Orthotics? What's the difference? And if either is better, why?
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Any of the high density foam insoles for walking, hiking, or running with a good heel cup/padding is better than FP in most cases. Birkenstock, Sole, Superfeet, etc.
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Being an older skateboarder, I’ve had bouts with chronic joint and heel pain from wearing bad skate shoes (https://www.concretewavemagazine.com/best-skateboarding-insoles/)and the injuries I sustained over the years. These Old Bones skate shoe insoles are packed with awesome features that are a cut above the rest. I know I can rely on these to look after my safety and comfort as well.
Fellow old man that just wanted to say thanks for this rec. Definitely seems to have helped with some heel pain I was experiencing.
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I still swear by these: https://www.hefeluxx.com/products/starter-insoles (https://www.hefeluxx.com/products/starter-insoles)
Been using the same pair for years, just recently started breaking in a second set. Pretty neutral, basic shape, but they have some other options if you’re looking for more contour. Essentially gives your shoes a Boost midsole.
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My heel, since I stopped skating 808, is giving me shoes issues that made me consider getting some FP.
I'm between game changers and the elites. Any thoughts about it?
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My heel, since I stopped skating 808, is giving me shoes issues that made me consider getting some FP.
I'm between game changers and the elites. Any thoughts about it?
Maybe I got a bad pair but the elite hi FP insoles gave me a ton of heel pain. They’re hard as a rock and even just skating flat hurt my heels. Haven’t tried the game changers so I can’t speak for those.
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My heel, since I stopped skating 808, is giving me shoes issues that made me consider getting some FP.
I'm between game changers and the elites. Any thoughts about it?
For higher arches elites, for medium to low arches gamechangers
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My heel, since I stopped skating 808, is giving me shoes issues that made me consider getting some FP.
I'm between game changers and the elites. Any thoughts about it?
That's good Intel, thx G
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My heel, since I stopped skating 808, is giving me shoes issues that made me consider getting some FP.
I'm between game changers and the elites. Any thoughts about it?
No problem! With medium arch u can also go for elites if you are after more impact protection. I used to skate lot of elites but now with my both arches collapsing i'm slowly switching to gamechangers. Both work great though.
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Don't bother with FP get a decently designed insole that has firmer, shaped arch support. I don't think a single person I know that has tried Superfeet, Sole, etc has ever gone back to FP. High arch I'd recommend the Run Comfort or Adapt Run Max the former has a more firm heel cup.
What FP is trying to do is put high density foam on top of high density midsole foam. I could see them being great in thinner vulcs or something, but that type of idea hasn't been used in running or other impactful sports in a very long time. Most of the support in those shoes is built into the insole or people use what I've noted above or similar brands.
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Don't bother with FP get a decently designed insole that has firmer, shaped arch support. I don't think a single person I know that has tried Superfeet, Sole, etc has ever gone back to FP. High arch I'd recommend the Run Comfort or Adapt Run Max the former has a more firm heel cup.
What FP is trying to do is put high density foam on top of high density midsole foam. I could see them being great in thinner vulcs or something, but that type of idea hasn't been used in running or other impactful sports in a very long time. Most of the support in those shoes is built into the insole or people use what I've noted above or similar brands.
Do they give good impact support in general? I only like thin vulcs so FPs been great to me so far
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They have decent foam in the forefoot and heel but the biggest difference is that the support is firmer and braces the joints more, which is more effective than just a ton of foam. Think of the difference between Pop Cush, which is just a bunch of foam, and something like a Tiago which has less total foam but more heel and arch support. I never have heel bruises or issues in them.
I have one ankle that has no ligaments left and I'm 37. I used FP for around a year in Jordan's and other shoes and then tried Superfeet and never looked back for me it's substantially better to brace the arch and heel than just have some sort of malleable foam. I heat molded the FP but never felt they had as good of a support and they reduced boardfeel much more.
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thoughts ?
https://youtu.be/PW533qPCoWU
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thoughts ?
https://youtu.be/PW533qPCoWU
Wanted to give them a try but he ships only to US and Canada :(
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thoughts ?
https://youtu.be/PW533qPCoWU
They don't even ship to Canada it seems.
"This order can’t be shipped to the address you entered. Review your address to ensure that all fields have been entered correctly and try again."
I'd rather not support another Cali kook dropping bowling balls on an insole as if it's some scientific test that proves anything.
Also you gotta love how he gave his own product a 5 star review...
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thoughts ?
https://youtu.be/PW533qPCoWU
They don't even ship to Canada it seems.
"This order can’t be shipped to the address you entered. Review your address to ensure that all fields have been entered correctly and try again."
I'd rather not support another Cali kook dropping bowling balls on an insole as if it's some scientific test that proves anything.
Also you gotta love how he gave his own product a 5 star review...
Shoutout to his manicurist, absolutely gorgeous nails.
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Looks like a firmer version of Dr. Scholls with nothing designed to actually brace the midfoot or heel. I guess if you're just hucking lazer flips down park sets thats all ya need?
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They have decent foam in the forefoot and heel but the biggest difference is that the support is firmer and braces the joints more, which is more effective than just a ton of foam. Think of the difference between Pop Cush, which is just a bunch of foam, and something like a Tiago which has less total foam but more heel and arch support. I never have heel bruises or issues in them.
I have one ankle that has no ligaments left and I'm 37. I used FP for around a year in Jordan's and other shoes and then tried Superfeet and never looked back for me it's substantially better to brace the arch and heel than just have some sort of malleable foam. I heat molded the FP but never felt they had as good of a support and they reduced boardfeel much more.
Interesting bit of Superfeet info here. I have been putting FP kingfoams in my vulc shoes(vulcs only for me :D) for last few years and while this has been a vast improvement over stock insoles, my feet and bone spur'ed up ankles will still get sore after 2-3 hours of skating. Always keeping an eye out for another good insole that would even be better but afraid to spend the money. Maybe I should give those recommended Superfeet high arch insoles a try.
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Looks like a firmer version of Dr. Scholls with nothing designed to actually brace the midfoot or heel. I guess if you're just hucking lazer flips down park sets thats all ya need?
I preordered a set. He’s actually been working insanely hard on this insole. The final product seems like a cross between an FP kingfoam and a drugstore gel insole. It has similar qualities to an FP (repeatedly passes the bowling ball brick test) but with the comfort of like a Dr Scholls insole. I’m actually super stoked to try these. Shout out Christian.
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Gotta LOL that the bowling ball test is considered the bar that insoles should be held to. I fully expect to see running and basketball shoe foam tested that way.
Look I admire the work the dude put in, but struggle to believe that it is nearly as exhaustive as that of companies that employ experts in biomechanics and physical therapy that have equipment that can measure force and changes in limb movement to produce products that they can demonstrate positive changes to how the entire body responds to impact.
Christian's insole might dampen what you feel, but due to a lack of support and design that won't change how your joints move and transmit the impact. His testing involves mostly hucking down shit at skateparks and a pretty small sample size so I'm pretty dubious that it is just another "stuff some shit in the shoe" approach that makes a lot of skate shoe and insole design very dated.
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Gotta LOL that the bowling ball test is considered the bar that insoles should be held to. I fully expect to see running and basketball shoe foam tested that way.
Look I admire the work the dude put in, but struggle to believe that it is nearly as exhaustive as that of companies that employ experts in biomechanics and physical therapy that have equipment that can measure force and changes in limb movement to produce products that they can demonstrate positive changes to how the entire body responds to impact.
Christian's insole might dampen what you feel, but due to a lack of support and design that won't change how your joints move and transmit the impact. His testing involves mostly hucking down shit at skateparks and a pretty small sample size so I'm pretty dubious that it is just another "stuff some shit in the shoe" approach that makes a lot of skate shoe and insole design very dated.
“Well actually” personified
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More like "nah dude, I wouldn't waste the money" followed by a poorly edited Consumer Reports review.
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I mean the guy himself admitted the bowling test doesn't mean anything since he said another brand he didn't like had similar results... So why was he hyping up these gimmicky tests with an unboxing of his precious panes of glass. The whole video seemed so erratic and all over the place I was left with far more questions than answers and it just made it look like he has no idea what he's really doing.
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He did the same shit as FP- find a supplier or product on AliExpress and have them produce 10k units at $1 a piece to him and then will just bank on lots of skaters not really knowing what else is out there. It's a shitty model.
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Anyone might have recommendations for completely flat insoles like the ones from Footprint? Preferably 5mm thickness. There come up millions of them when I look at Google and I don't know if any of these 10$ ones are good for skating.
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Any recs on a thin insole for slip ons? The ultra cush is a little too tight for me. Looking for a thin flat insole for the skate slips.
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I bought those Old Bones Therapy brand insoles. I haven’t had the chance to skate them yet, but they made my sk8-lows super comfy to just walk in.
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I bought those Old Bones Therapy brand insoles. I haven’t had the chance to skate them yet, but they made my sk8-lows super comfy to just walk in.
Oh word? Yeah Ive actually been getting a couple targeted ads of those hahaa. I’ll check em out
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Any recs on a thin insole for slip ons? The ultra cush is a little too tight for me. Looking for a thin flat insole for the skate slips.
I've been using the 5mm Kingfoam Elite Footprint insoles in my slip ons for a while now. I've noticed that I'm able to skate longer as my joints don't ache after a long sesh as they did with the stock insoles. I haven't tried any other brand so I can't really compare to anything else but I'll vouch for FP here.
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Any recs on a thin insole for slip ons? The ultra cush is a little too tight for me. Looking for a thin flat insole for the skate slips.
I've been using the 5mm Kingfoam Elite Footprint insoles in my slip ons for a while now. I've noticed that I'm able to skate longer as my joints don't ache after a long sesh as they did with the stock insoles. I haven't tried any other brand so I can't really compare to anything else but I'll vouch for FP here.
Nice, was looking into the 3.5mm ones as the problem I have is with the toebox area.
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Any recs on a thin insole for slip ons? The ultra cush is a little too tight for me. Looking for a thin flat insole for the skate slips.
I used the cons insoles from the Louies in them and theyre perfect in the skate slips.
The skate slips blow my mind. They turned the accessible slip on pro into a shoe that fits almost no human feet comfortably in the skate slip ons. They are so shallow with the stock pop cush it's crazy.
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I'm thinking of trying these custom Super Feet insoles that cost $150. You have to go to a running store to get your foot scanned.
https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/me3d-insoles
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Any recs on a thin insole for slip ons? The ultra cush is a little too tight for me. Looking for a thin flat insole for the skate slips.
The skate slips blow my mind. They turned the accessible slip on pro into a shoe that fits almost no human feet comfortably in the skate slip ons. They are so shallow with the stock pop cush it's crazy.
Yeah man, I swore off the skate slips for a while but got these at a Vans outlet for 10bucks so Im destined to make them work hahaa. Sometimes I check ebay for Vans Pros still.
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Which Superfeet insole would y'all recommend for Dunks and Blazers?
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Adapt Run or Run Comfort. Run Comfort has a firmer heel cup, which I like in 440s and would use in a thin shoe like Blazers. For Dunks I'd use the Adapt Run, which I am currently using. The Max version have higher arches.
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Which Superfeet insole would y'all recommend for Dunks and Blazers?
All purpose cushion, previously Flex
https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/all-purpose-cushion
Out of Green/Orange and Flex, the Flex is my fav and I use for skating/working out/chilling as well. Mellower arch compared to orange or green.
They have recently moved the Adapt run/hike/max series under the 'flex' moniker as well difference seems to be mid-insole/height.
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I could probably mine for this but, wondering if folks have advice for insoles for work? I work at a grocery store and am recovering from a back injury, so I figure good insoles would be worth investing in.
I have really thin fp insoles for my skate shoes and i like those. Curious about the game changers and if they’re worth the money
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I could probably mine for this but, wondering if folks have advice for insoles for work? I work at a grocery store and am recovering from a back injury, so I figure good insoles would be worth investing in.
I have really thin fp insoles for my skate shoes and i like those. Curious about the game changers and if they’re worth the money
I use gamechangers in my workshoes and they work good for me. Gonna try the superfeet next
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I’ve been using the GC for a minute now and swap out to other brands off an on, GC are causing me knee pain now after extended use…as if they are causing over pronation…and yeah even when remolded.
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I'm thinking of trying these custom Super Feet insoles that cost $150. You have to go to a running store to get your foot scanned.
https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/me3d-insoles
Go see a podiatrist first. I went to one and she told me that getting custom insoles would be a waste of time and money if I find some insoles to use when skating that fit me well, just because you’ll wear out a lot of pairs when skating and it’ll burn a lot of money.
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I could probably mine for this but, wondering if folks have advice for insoles for work? I work at a grocery store and am recovering from a back injury, so I figure good insoles would be worth investing in.
I have really thin fp insoles for my skate shoes and i like those. Curious about the game changers and if they’re worth the money
I tend to enjoy State's insoles for longer periods of time. Also, Etnies STI Pro Foam 2. Both skate brands, but I'm sure non-skate brands could work as well. Not sure if you have any Etnies or Statr shoes with those insoles, but could be worth trying
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Vans entering the insole game?
https://sportradical.com/products/snow-v3-popcush-insoles
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TL;DR on my insole experiences: I'l ride Reminds at the skate park when I can count on good surface conditions and ride Footprints when I'm cruising around the neighborhood or if I ever get into street.
I own a few insoles from Remind and one from FP: FP Kingfoam, Remind Cush, and Remind Medic.
- I bought the FP Kingfoam damn near 10 years ago for snowboarding and HATED it for snowboarding. Not very supportive, got kind of mushy underfoot when heated up after hours snowboarding. They spent most of the past 10 years in a drawer-- but turns out I actually like them skating. Noticeably reduces foot soreness from ollie impacts, and the arch support is just enough for me. I feel noticeably more comfortable cruising over crusty terrain with no other changes to setup. It deadens board feel a little bit IMO compared to Remind, but worth the trade-off in street settings.
- I like the way Reminds FEEL better and will be riding them when I can count on good surface conditions. More arch support and better board feel, but much worse forefoot cushion than the FPs. The material on top is also a little more slippery than FP, I wish it the texture was a bit grippier (although the texture on the FPs makes the fabric wear out a bit faster).
- Between Remind Cush and Medic, main difference is the Medic has a full plastic "frame" around the entire insole perimeter, whereas the Cush has a frame under the arch and just foam in the fore foot. The Cush is less durable in the forefoot because of lack of frame, but they're more flexible and feel better pushing and skating for the same reason. The foam also breaks in and compresses a lot more on Cush over Medic, so over time they take up much less space in the shoe. I'll stick to Cush for skating, and stick to the Medic of longboarding and snowboarding where foot flexibility is less of an issue.
I'm legit bummed that I like the FPs given sounds like Joey Brezinski and Paul Hart are... flawed humans. But I might give FP Gamechangers a shot when I wear out either the Cush or the Kingfoam. That silly bowling ball test is dumb, but definitely something to them.
Just as context, I've experimented with a lot of insoles from Superfeet, SOLE, Aline, and others. I don't wear insoles in every day or workout shoes, but I use them religiously snowboarding and now skating. These are the best balance of cushion / support I've found among any of those options so far.
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Which Superfeet insole would y'all recommend for Dunks and Blazers?
All purpose cushion, previously Flex
https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/all-purpose-cushion
Out of Green/Orange and Flex, the Flex is my fav and I use for skating/working out/chilling as well. Mellower arch compared to orange or green.
They have recently moved the Adapt run/hike/max series under the 'flex' moniker as well difference seems to be mid-insole/height.
https://www.superfeet.com/en-us/hike-support
The foam under the toe was a little thick for me at 1st compared to the regular superfeet but I once I got used to them they have been go to’s.
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Something I’ve always wondered: do pros actually ride Footprint, Remind, etc.? I know they have their teams, but do actual respectable pros and not Joey Brezinski really go out of their way to buy and use them? If so, you don’t hear about it and makes me wonder if it’s all smoke and mirrors.
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What is the best footprint sole ? I want to invest but I don't know which one to get.. I only skate cupsoles.
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Something I’ve always wondered: do pros actually ride Footprint, Remind, etc.? I know they have their teams, but do actual respectable pros and not Joey Brezinski really go out of their way to buy and use them? If so, you don’t hear about it and makes me wonder if it’s all smoke and mirrors.
I am sure there are people of all ability levels (including pros) who will pay good money for anything, but more often than not my experience with any pro or on their way to being pro type of skateboarders is more the other end of the scale, as in they will rarely spend any money on anything and take whatever they are given and just make do with that, for however long they can. Not to go as far as to say, many just don't have money to spare like that, but there is very much more a product package sent to a lot of people from whatever companies that may not be on said pro rosters or teams, but enjoy the benefits of these packages through friends, hook ups, mates, whatever other deals, etc.
Regarding any product, including insoles, if they get it for free, they will ride it and use it, no worries. If they don't like it or can swap it for something they do want, then they will do so where ever they are able including their local shop spono or anywhere they might go on the road, or just sell it, give it away or whatever.
Not that often will they change out things very specifically like insoles unless they have to for whatever reason, or they are on said insole brands and get them all for free, but I am sure there would be some out there who would swap out stock insoles for something a bit better for their own feet, that the general public would never know about.
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What is the best footprint sole ? I want to invest but I don't know which one to get.. I only skate cupsoles.
Do you want big, thick and soft, or thinner something to go on top of what is already in the shoe?
I have had quite a few different types, the thinner flat and the thicker elite with extra bits, also tried the orthotics and other really out there types, but they are more for very specific foot shape / needs, so if you are after something to go in fairly normal cupsole shoes with no other issues, just the flat ones that work well.
They make a lot of options so I can see how it can get really confusing, but the main takeaway I have from their different lines is this:
Vulc and thinner soles = the kingfoam elite with the big heel area bit, often with the mid support shank
https://fp-insoles.com/products/kingfoam-elite-insoles-elite-hi-classic
Cup soles / thicker shoes = the flat more basic ones
https://fp-insoles.com/products/kingfoam-fp-insoles-colours-collectiv
All of them you can cut down to fit, usually cutting down the toe area only on the elite, or cutting the whole way round / down on the flat ones, even through the stitching and they still hold up fine.
Those two are just examples of them, so it would be best to go in somewhere to have a look at them, but if you can't do that, at least check out all the options on the FP site, if you want to.
There are even more options there now from when I got a few orders of them a while back.
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I’m looking for some insoles with good arch support. I’ve been using these Dr. Scholl’s heel inserts for 20 years now.
https://www.drscholls.com/p/pain-relief/heel-arch-all-day-pain-relief-orthotics/
I have pronation, and if I don’t use these, my feet and back hurt really bad. My feet especially when I skate.
Since most shoes have thick insoles now, I can’t use my inserts. I always have to make adjustments. It would be great to just find an insole that gives me the same arch support those Dr.Scholl’s has always gave me.
Any Pals also need a lot of arch support?
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Any Pals also need a lot of arch support?
@WideFeet
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=89457.msg4142402;topicseen#msg4142402
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YH3D7N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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Any Pals also need a lot of arch support?
@WideFeet
https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=89457.msg4142402;topicseen#msg4142402
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075YH3D7N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Thanks! Whenever I have some funds, I’ll try those out.
Currently just swapped the PopCush for an old thin Emerica insole that isn’t G6, and added my Dr.Scholl’s arch supports in. Probably will go grab some thin Dr.Scholl’s gel insoles and add my arch supports.
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I've had luck with the Superfeet bronze and the Birkenstock one-piece arch support. Helps my plantar fasciitis and sciatica.
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I had plantar fasciitis a few years ago and got a couple sets of custom arch supports free on the UK NHS. Work great, and means I can use shoes that are flat inside.
(https://i.imgur.com/p3B3kIi.jpg)
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Been riding footprint insoles since you had to inject water into them. With that being said, they changed their formula to this cheap dense foam and it’s uncomfortable and awful. This is speaking on their king foam elite insole. My feet were literally in unbearable pain after wearing them at work for 8 hours. Not sure if I got a bad pair or what but that was my experience. I reached out to FP and they were going to send out a different pair but then they ghosted me after I told them I wear Janoskis/Blazer GTs. Weird.
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Been riding footprint insoles since you had to inject water into them. With that being said, they changed their formula to this cheap dense foam and it’s uncomfortable and awful. This is speaking on their king foam elite insole. My feet were literally in unbearable pain after wearing them at work for 8 hours. Not sure if I got a bad pair or what but that was my experience. I reached out to FP and they were going to send out a different pair but then they ghosted me after I told them I wear Janoskis/Blazer GTs. Weird.
I think that’s just their new material they’re using for some reason. I had the exact same experience and someone posted a review on Tactics describing a similar thing. All of the older FP insoles I had were either blue or orange foam and were soft if you squished them with your fingers but the new ones are a green material and hard as a rock.
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The Orthopedic and Podiatrist journey is finished and I got some fitted insoles, wearing them for 2 weeks now. Figured out I need arch support.
I found a good deal on some Footprint Gamechangers. They come in the regular version and in a low version. I plan to put them into the Etnies Josl1n's. Anyone have experiences or thoughts about that?
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Been riding footprint insoles since you had to inject water into them. With that being said, they changed their formula to this cheap dense foam and it’s uncomfortable and awful. This is speaking on their king foam elite insole. My feet were literally in unbearable pain after wearing them at work for 8 hours. Not sure if I got a bad pair or what but that was my experience. I reached out to FP and they were going to send out a different pair but then they ghosted me after I told them I wear Janoskis/Blazer GTs. Weird.
Wish I had read this before I ordered Kingfoam Elite Mids for my Blazer mids last week. No real noticeable benefit in impact protection and my feet (and body) still hurt way more than with Tiago 1010s after skating. Superfeet adapt felt good in the Blazers but also just not enough cushion for me.
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Been riding footprint insoles since you had to inject water into them. With that being said, they changed their formula to this cheap dense foam and it’s uncomfortable and awful. This is speaking on their king foam elite insole. My feet were literally in unbearable pain after wearing them at work for 8 hours. Not sure if I got a bad pair or what but that was my experience. I reached out to FP and they were going to send out a different pair but then they ghosted me after I told them I wear Janoskis/Blazer GTs. Weird.
Wish I had read this before I ordered Kingfoam Elite Mids for my Blazer mids last week. No real noticeable benefit in impact protection and my feet (and body) still hurt way more than with Tiago 1010s after skating. Superfeet adapt felt good in the Blazers but also just not enough cushion for me.
It’s a bummer. You would’ve been happy with the older material they used for sure but this kind of validates my thoughts on the new ones. Tactics has some older stock from what I found so I guess I can order a pair or two from there but after that, I’m going to have to find a new insole /:
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I had plantar fasciitis a few years ago and got a couple sets of custom arch supports free on the UK NHS. Work great, and means I can use shoes that are flat inside.
(https://i.imgur.com/p3B3kIi.jpg)
That’s tight! I need to get a UK address I guess.
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https://xstanceinsoles.com/collection/shop/
Came across an IG ad for these insoles. My main need is arch support, but now I’m noticing some pain in my forefoot that I’m chalking up to metatarsal.
They look decent. Arch looks good and they have some gel pads. Anyone have any info?