Insoles?

[Chalupa]

Bought some Tiago 1010s but looking for a good impact insole. I’m 35 and slamming down off things I feel it. Was looking at the remindsoles but figured I’d ask on here if anyone has a suggestion on where to look for a good high arch support insole for impact and comfortability.

I had these:
https://remindinsoles.com/collections/mid-high-arch/products/cush-impact-6mm-mid-high-arch-chico-brenes-skull-wax-insoles

At the moment, I’m using Superfeet Hockey Cushion insoles, but I’m about to buy another pair of the Remind Cush Impact in 6 or 7 mm, since those don’t make my feet hurt as much from gaps. Also, I’m considering the Superfeet All Purpose Cushion, but I rather see if my local has anything aside from FP before I buy online.

[Slave IV]

Bought some Tiago 1010s but looking for a good impact insole. I’m 35 and slamming down off things I feel it. Was looking at the remindsoles but figured I’d ask on here if anyone has a suggestion on where to look for a good high arch support insole for impact and comfortability.

When I needed more arch support, FP Gamechangers are the best insoles I’ve used. When you mold them, don’t stand the whole time they cool if you want more arch support to let it rise more.

[dstrytruitt]

Bought some Tiago 1010s but looking for a good impact insole. I’m 35 and slamming down off things I feel it. Was looking at the remindsoles but figured I’d ask on here if anyone has a suggestion on where to look for a good high arch support insole for impact and comfortability.

Move Game Day Pro works really well for me with regards to arch support.

[MyUserName]

Thinking of trying aftermarket insoles again. Vans PopCush actually works phenomenally for me, but I think the foam formula changes depending on the factory certain models come from. I swear some feel perfect, others suddenly hurt the sides of my feet in the most bizarre way.

Any suggestions for insoles that will provide cushion, comfort and WON’T impact the fit of the shoe? (So basically, the closest in shape to PopCush). I’ve had FP ones in the past that I HATED because it completely altered the way the shoe fit.

[Teethcanbesexy]

I feel like this company uses the same material as FP.  So it’s like FP kingfoam with arches, anybody try these

https://perseveranx.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooj73LCfeBQCfouecSxnO3btMs4GX2oIpqsDRjayvouKWrU49TB

[Scottboarding]

Thinking of trying aftermarket insoles again. Vans PopCush actually works phenomenally for me, but I think the foam formula changes depending on the factory certain models come from. I swear some feel perfect, others suddenly hurt the sides of my feet in the most bizarre way.

I've noticed something similar and haven't been able to fully figure it out. I know the pro models come with popcush pro and they feel nicer than the regular popcush. It doesn't say that in the description or website listings for whatever reason but on the bottom of the insole it'll say pro. With that being said, the popcush in my pair of Skate Old Skools feels different/better than the popcush in my Skate Sk8-His despite them both supposedly being the regular popcush.

Any suggestions for insoles that will provide cushion, comfort and WON’T impact the fit of the shoe? (So basically, the closest in shape to PopCush). I’ve had FP ones in the past that I HATED because it completely altered the way the shoe fit.

This is an issue I'm running in to. My feet are weird and Vans seem to be the only shoe that actually fits me correctly in the toe area (and even then it's not perfect). Popcush are really thick compared to just about every other insole I've come across, especially in the heel. It's about 11.5mm which is really hard to find aftermarket. My solution so far has been to stick with high tops since I can lace them tighter around my ankle to prevent heel slip and blisters. As far as finding something that's identical and doesn't change the fit at all, no luck so far unfortunately. I've been skating these lately and enjoying them but they aren't a perfect replacement as far as size goes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGHKKCM8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

[JM]

I feel like this company uses the same material as FP.  So it’s like FP kingfoam with arches, anybody try these

https://perseveranx.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooj73LCfeBQCfouecSxnO3btMs4GX2oIpqsDRjayvouKWrU49TB

On the one hand they mention NASA
On the other hand I don’t see a bowling ball, glass, or cinder blocks anywhere.

Tough to say.

[moonordie]

Anybody tried those Ancore insoles? Supposedly European made
https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/p/ancore-impact-insoles-eu-35-47-navy_p176025

[art hellman]

superfeet are my perfect pairing to any skate shoe.  i really like the low arch running ones.

[swongolianbbq]

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I feel like this company uses the same material as FP.  So it’s like FP kingfoam with arches, anybody try these

https://perseveranx.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooj73LCfeBQCfouecSxnO3btMs4GX2oIpqsDRjayvouKWrU49TB

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On the one hand they mention NASA
On the other hand I don’t see a bowling ball, glass, or cinder blocks anywhere.

Tough to say.

They have light bulbs and ball bearings and shit in the video

I'm intrigued by these. Looks like they have a few different forms and only one or two of them are that super damp nasa stuff

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I feel like this company uses the same material as FP.  So it’s like FP kingfoam with arches, anybody try these

https://perseveranx.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooj73LCfeBQCfouecSxnO3btMs4GX2oIpqsDRjayvouKWrU49TB

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On the one hand they mention NASA
On the other hand I don’t see a bowling ball, glass, or cinder blocks anywhere.

Tough to say.

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They have light bulbs and ball bearings and shit in the video

I'm intrigued by these. Looks like they have a few different forms and only one or two of them are that super damp nasa stuff

I did not watch the video. (I should go do that)

Surely there’s a direct from factory storefront that provides the same stuff that FP does (this website seems like one. Similar to storefronts on Amazon. That’s my theory on those anyways: direct from factory to consumer: no US company that is in the middle).

I don’t know why FP makes it so difficult to buy from them. Their website is a virus, and they don’t sell to shops it seems like.

*I watched the video. I like how they make it easy to understand the performance of each by color.



Honeycomb for the win? (Skateboarding)

[Llewellyn Moss]

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I did not watch the video. (I should go do that)

Surely there’s a direct from factory storefront that provides the same stuff that FP does (this website seems like one. Similar to storefronts on Amazon. That’s my theory on those anyways: direct from factory to consumer: no US company that is in the middle).

I don’t know why FP makes it so difficult to buy from them. Their website is a virus, and they don’t sell to shops it seems like.

*I watched the video. I like how they make it easy to understand the performance of each by color.



Honeycomb for the win? (Skateboarding)

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I've seen FP insoles in several shops

[JM]

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I did not watch the video. (I should go do that)

Surely there’s a direct from factory storefront that provides the same stuff that FP does (this website seems like one. Similar to storefronts on Amazon. That’s my theory on those anyways: direct from factory to consumer: no US company that is in the middle).

I don’t know why FP makes it so difficult to buy from them. Their website is a virus, and they don’t sell to shops it seems like.

*I watched the video. I like how they make it easy to understand the performance of each by color.



Honeycomb for the win? (Skateboarding)

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I've seen FP insoles in several shops

I’m in US. you?

[Llewellyn Moss]

US

[JM]

I checked shoplurker.

Yes, factually true, they are in some shops.

Good for them.

[DarkPools]

FP definitely used to sell to shops on a bigger basis. I think they've lost a lot of market space/hype as i don't see as many shops carrying them at all or carrying them as much as before.

Remind has started to take more FP customers/sponsor more pros compared to before. Plus, Slap has many non-skate insole brands posted in here as a means to avoid the maga cucks behind FP

[JM]

FP definitely used to sell to shops on a bigger basis. I think they've lost a lot of market space/hype as i don't see as many shops carrying them at all or carrying them as much as before.

Remind has started to take more FP customers/sponsor more pros compared to before. Plus, Slap has many non-skate insole brands posted in here as a means to avoid the maga cucks behind FP

Remind is doing business right.  Good marketing, in many shops, they don't have several people stating "I'll never support"...

FP should just license their stuff (if it is really that patented, or whatever).  They should go on shark tank and get a licensing deal with Mr. Wonderful.

[Slave IV]

Don’t know about the political stuff but that sucks. But I don’t buy products based on marketing or hype and business practices as much as I do for the actual performance, quality, materials, and value of the item. When it comes to that, I still haven’t encountered an insole made of better material than FP. I have been looking more into details on that and other types of insole material and it seems like FP is probably using D30 or some very similar material. The key to it is it’s non-Newtonian properties that allows it to stay flexible and soft (comfortable) normally but instantly harden and absorb shock when it’s exposed to impact. There is no other insole I know of using this kind of material and if that is the case, they are inferior as far as I’m concerned if your primary concern is shock absorption.

But, I’m currently on NB#480s and I was planning on swapping out the insoles for my FPs until they broke in more and I looked into their technology. It seems like their midsole “FuelCell” material has some non-Newtonian properties although not as good as FPs material. However, the midsole is much thicker than a typical insole so it seems to provide sufficient impact absorption. The interesting part is their “Abzorb” insole actually has the opposite effect and doesn’t really “absorb” impact but it reacts by returning the energy. This is what you see with the egg and bowling ball tests where non-Newtonian materials will protect the egg or the bowling ball won’t bounce on impact so those materials (FP and to a lesser extent, NB FuelCell midsole) are truly absorbing the shock. The combination of having the absorption in the midsole and reactive insole kind of makes sense to me. The fact that my NBs have felt really good since they broke in and I haven’t noticed too much foot pain from shock has delayed my desire to swap in my FPs. But ideally, I think the combination of no midsole or a thinner FP material midsole with a reactive insole might be the best combination in the end. If I had to choose one or the other, I’d go with no midsole and an FP insole since that’s what my last shoes were and there was zero foot pain from shock…better than my NBs. And I’m also not sure how much benefit you really get from having a reactive insole. I haven’t noticed more “pop” out of them but the idea seems valid.

What I might do in the future is buy a sheet of D30 and cut to make my own custom insoles to see how that goes. Probably won’t ever need to do it since FP doubled the order I made with them years ago and I might have enough of their insoles to last my lifetime.

[rikki]

I gotta say I've been happy with FP Gamechangers.

A question for peeps with lengthy experience with them: how long can you use them for? To me it seems like they last quite a while. I've used the same pair now occasionally for 2 years or so, and they seem to perform pretty good still. I've reheated them a few times, but sometimes they sit in the drawer for months and I just slip them in without reheating, no problem. They feel hard at first but body heat softens them up. Just kinda wondering about the number of "cycles" they can take.

[Slave IV]

I gotta say I've been happy with FP Gamechangers.

A question for peeps with lengthy experience with them: how long can you use them for? To me it seems like they last quite a while. I've used the same pair now occasionally for 2 years or so, and they seem to perform pretty good still. I've reheated them a few times, but sometimes they sit in the drawer for months and I just slip them in without reheating, no problem. They feel hard at first but body heat softens them up. Just kinda wondering about the number of "cycles" they can take.

Do you heat to remold them? I only did it twice so far and the second time was shortly after I first got them because I wanted to see if I could get more arch support by reducing pressure during the mold process. It did work so I’ve just left them that way and never bothered heating them again. I was planning on doing it when I switched shoes but it worked fine without it so I just skipped it. I think I’ve had mine for 2-3 years and they show no sign of breaking down so I imagine I can use them at least a couple more years. There is some wear on the top fabric material but not worn through or anything close to that. Mine are just sitting around for now since I mentioned I was going to put them in my NB#480s but finding I don’t need the additional impact support in those shoes. Plus, I have a fresh unused set so I might actually be good for life on them.

[Llewellyn Moss]

Found a use for my old FP insoles that have been collecting dust in a basket. I cut out a patch of forefoot of the FP and glued it to the heel of the Superfeet Run Cushion Low. Tested them yesterday and it seems to work. Bit more cushion (I think 5mm) and comfort and theoretically more impact protection.

Thought it could affect the SF's heel cup stability and cradling with the force being first absorbed by the attached FP cushion before it gets to the SF. Like the new barrier might make it tippy or unstable. I have one other FP that's thinner than 5mm I can swap in if that's the case or if it needs reshaping. But it felt solid. I feel good today after a 2 hour session, possibly less sore. More testing is needed.

[SupremePizza]

I prefer the run cushion but I'm using the run support in dunks right now and they also work fine.

[Llewellyn Moss]

I prefer the run cushion but I'm using the run support in dunks right now and they also work fine.

Do they seem about the same to you or any notable differences?

Few days ago I asked which would be best among the Run Cushion, Run Support, and Run Pain Relief for impact and to take pressure off joints from hard concrete landings and here's what a rep said:

"For maximum impact absorption and reducing stress on your joints, your current Run Cushion Low is actually the best option of the three. It provides the most cushioning and is designed to absorb shock from hard surfaces like concrete.

The Run Support Low and Run Pain Relief both offer more structure and support, but they will feel firmer and won’t absorb as much impact."

[SupremePizza]

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I prefer the run cushion but I'm using the run support in dunks right now and they also work fine.

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Do they seem about the same to you or any notable differences?

Few days ago I asked which would be best among the Run Cushion, Run Support, and Run Pain Relief for impact and to take pressure off joints from hard concrete landings and here's what a rep said:

"For maximum impact absorption and reducing stress on your joints, your current Run Cushion Low is actually the best option of the three. It provides the most cushioning and is designed to absorb shock from hard surfaces like concrete.

The Run Support Low and Run Pain Relief both offer more structure and support, but they will feel firmer and won’t absorb as much impact."

Tbh there isn't a significant amount of difference to me. The support feels firmer and possibly not as much impact protection in the forefoot and heel as the cushion. The cushion also allow a little bit of flex vs the support which I prefer. I will probably give the new Reminds a try next.

[GardenSkater77]

With the discount code you can get these insoles for $30 with free shipping.

I have been using them for years and they are great. They say mid thick and soft but they are no thicker than most skate shoe insoles and definitely not soft, just soft compared to their other insoles.

https://www.superfeet.com/products/all-purpose-cushion

[moonordie]

Got these as a gift which was great since I was curious about them but didn’t want to spend money.
So far first impressions:
- They have orange smell
- EU made. Seems that the company is German.
- Just trimmed them to my size and put them in my Japan Pros, walked a little and felt quite comfy.
I’ll skate them tomorrow or day after in case somebody wants some more info on them.

[moykky]

Got these as a gift which was great since I was curious about them but didn’t want to spend money.
So far first impressions:
- They have orange smell
- EU made. Seems that the company is German.
- Just trimmed them to my size and put them in my Japan Pros, walked a little and felt quite comfy.
I’ll skate them tomorrow or day after in case somebody wants some more info on them.

Yeah, more info please, I've seen them too 

[Llewellyn Moss]

I'm interested too! Haven't heard of the brand. Have a good skate!