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[Murge]

@rothdigga I appreciate it!

[topfrog10]

I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

[iw0]

I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

not specificly skate insoles, but i have a pair of dr scholl's heavy duty support in some 440s that i have 0 issue with. ymmv though

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

I put game changers in my 420s, bets decision ever

[chillclinton87]

I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

I been wearing the low profile game changers in everything from adidas lucas adv to blazer mids and had them in my nb 440s also- they fit quite good, meaning, that they feel just as high as the stock insole or do not take up too much extra space in the shoes. since you warm them up for molding to your foot i feel like they fit really well, at least for me!

[lemonchicken91]

dumb question, do you replace the regular insole or just lay it on top

[Bubblegum Tate]

dumb question, do you replace the regular insole or just lay it on top

Take it out. It’ll be too thick if you put two insoles and for sure no will be no board feel.

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I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

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I been wearing the low profile game changers in everything from adidas lucas adv to blazer mids and had them in my nb 440s also- they fit quite good, meaning, that they feel just as high as the stock insole or do not take up too much extra space in the shoes. since you warm them up for molding to your foot i feel like they fit really well, at least for me!

That’s the only insole I have ever skated since they came out. NB# or not.  I don’t think I have ever skated a stock insole of a shoe since I’ve been using the game changers. They fit true to size. You have to get the insoles that are obviously the shoes of your shoes. I’m a 9 so I use the size 9/9.5 insoles. Then they have 10/10.5, 11/11.5, etc....

Pricey but well worth the investment. The ones I’m skating now I’ve used for 4 years or so.

https://footprintinsoletechnology.com/product/gamechangers-2/

[mini greek]

@rothdigga I appreciate it!

We have another basic black/white color way in the pipeline but not till the back half of '21.
That shoe does so well in colors and in whites that it was tough to squeeze in a basic black, but finally found a spot for one then. We have a black suede coming sooner, but black/white will be a minute unfortunately...
@rothdigga

[Kevve]

I've skated my 1010s for a month ish now and wow are they comfy! I love how soft and padded up they feel. It's like night and day compared to my old vans. Different types of shoes sure, but I think I prefer a cupsole for now.

What other shoes feels like a 1010? Brand doesn't matter as long as they're a cupsole with a lil padding. My knees get so sore fromwalking around too much in vans etc.

[DarkPools]

I've skated my 1010s for a month ish now and wow are they comfy! I love how soft and padded up they feel. It's like night and day compared to my old vans. Different types of shoes sure, but I think I prefer a cupsole for now.

What other shoes feels like a 1010? Brand doesn't matter as long as they're a cupsole with a lil padding. My knees get so sore fromwalking around too much in vans etc.

Some recommendations that could be similar are:
- Busenitz (thinner toe though)
- SB Dunks
- DC Maswell (harder sole and not as cushiony of an insole though)
- Reynolds G6 (RIP)
- NB 533 (V1 and V2) if you can still find them.
- Lakai Atlantic/Proto/Carrol XLK are in the vein of tech cupsole like 1010 but less padded and more board freely.

My personal recommendations are:
- Marana, Joslin 1, and Joslin 2. They are all padded cupsoles with a comfy insole. They are somewhat similar to the Tiago in padding, shape, and comfort in my opinion. Just got Tiagos and boy are they nice!!

[Crap]

I find the Tyshawn and 1010 feel very similar, aside from the Tyshawn being cut a little higher at the ankle. Both have a bit of a stiff/hard sole out of the box, but break in nicely. Similar level of padding to the upper. Both felt a little tight on my forefoot/toes, but I imagine if one fits you well, the other would too.

[SteveStuart]

I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

The 306 is just not a supportive, cushioned or comfortable shoe. I'm not sure how much an insole will help.

306 is barebones for boardfeel I guess, wasn't worth it to me... back to cupsoles

[codymacfan]

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I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

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The 306 is just not a supportive, cushioned or comfortable shoe. I'm not sure how much an insole will help.

306 is barebones for boardfeel I guess, wasn't worth it to me... back to cupsoles

Funny cause I just started skating the 306s and support feels great, only because I just had the eS Accel Slim before they put those Energy insoles in them and they were thin as shit.

[topfrog10]

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I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

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I been wearing the low profile game changers in everything from adidas lucas adv to blazer mids and had them in my nb 440s also- they fit quite good, meaning, that they feel just as high as the stock insole or do not take up too much extra space in the shoes. since you warm them up for molding to your foot i feel like they fit really well, at least for me!

hey coming back to this, how long did it take to really break your gamechangers in? Put mine in my shoes yesterday and my feet have been sore all day today from them. Not sure what the break-in period is expected to be.

[Firebert]

Put mine in my shoes yesterday and my feet have been sore all day today from them. Not sure what the break-in period is expected to be.

Just curious, do you have medium/high arches?

[topfrog10]

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Put mine in my shoes yesterday and my feet have been sore all day today from them. Not sure what the break-in period is expected to be.

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Just curious, do you have medium/high arches?

They're on the lower side of medium arch, i'm not sure i would call them flat arches though. does that affect the break in period?

[Crap]

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Put mine in my shoes yesterday and my feet have been sore all day today from them. Not sure what the break-in period is expected to be.

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Just curious, do you have medium/high arches?

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They're on the lower side of medium arch, i'm not sure i would call them flat arches though. does that affect the break in period?

If you're not used to wearing shoes or insoles with arch support, you'll probably have to wear them for a bit to get used to it. You're breaking your feet in more than you're breaking the insoles in. Your arches have probably fallen somewhat due to lack of support, and the insoles are helping put it back where it belongs. Hard to say how long it will take you personally to get used to them, but I would say to just wear them daily just to walk around, and stop when your feet start hurting. You'll adjust a little more each time you wear them (i.e. you'll be able to wear them say an hour one day, hour and a half the next day, etc.). Kind of annoying, but it's good for your feet in the long run. They'll get a little more comfortable each time you wear them until they eventually feel right.

[arnold schwarzenegger]

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I've come to be a pretty diehard NB fan when it comes to skate shoes. I need a replacement insole though, the stock ones in the 306s are murdering my feet. Anyone have a rec for insoles that fit well specifically in New Balances? I'm thinking about FP Gamechangers but idk how they fit and I don't wanna be out that much cash if they're a bust in the New Balances

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I been wearing the low profile game changers in everything from adidas lucas adv to blazer mids and had them in my nb 440s also- they fit quite good, meaning, that they feel just as high as the stock insole or do not take up too much extra space in the shoes. since you warm them up for molding to your foot i feel like they fit really well, at least for me!

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So you just trim away the stitching on the sides of the Gamechanger insoles? They are hella wide and don't fit in my 440's at all. I've trimmed all the way down to 1mm safespace next to the stitching and the sides still curl up in the shoes. Incredibly uncomfortable to wear shoes where my flat foot is resting on the side of the insole

[topfrog10]

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Put mine in my shoes yesterday and my feet have been sore all day today from them. Not sure what the break-in period is expected to be.

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Just curious, do you have medium/high arches?

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They're on the lower side of medium arch, i'm not sure i would call them flat arches though. does that affect the break in period?

[close]

If you're not used to wearing shoes or insoles with arch support, you'll probably have to wear them for a bit to get used to it. You're breaking your feet in more than you're breaking the insoles in. Your arches have probably fallen somewhat due to lack of support, and the insoles are helping put it back where it belongs. Hard to say how long it will take you personally to get used to them, but I would say to just wear them daily just to walk around, and stop when your feet start hurting. You'll adjust a little more each time you wear them (i.e. you'll be able to wear them say an hour one day, hour and a half the next day, etc.). Kind of annoying, but it's good for your feet in the long run. They'll get a little more comfortable each time you wear them until they eventually feel right.

I've been wearing them for three days and they finally started to feel comfy when i loosened my 306s because i was getting pain on the top of my foot. they felt great until i sprained my ankle because of how loose they were. gonna have to find some roomier skate shoe to work with the insoles i think.

[Firebert]

There's a separate topic about insoles, but if you have a medium arch, you should have a flat insole. Your arch doesn't fall due to lack of support. IF you have arches, the arch is the spring that absorbs the impact, IF you have flat feet, then get gamechangers to absorb that impact that isn't absorbed in the foot.

It is a common misconception that we should match the insoles to the shape of a high arch, because you will roll your ankle instead of absorb the impact throughout the foot.

[DarkPools]

Decided to break out the PJ1s for some Sick(h) inspiration after seeing a LOT of PJ footy lately 



Debating on skating these soon! I keep going back and forth on skating them because they FEEL amazing and I don't want to create a void since these are no longer made. xD I have a pair of the 2s also, but I know they are being phased out. I'll just wear em casually and admire them lol

[topfrog10]

There's a separate topic about insoles, but if you have a medium arch, you should have a flat insole. Your arch doesn't fall due to lack of support. IF you have arches, the arch is the spring that absorbs the impact, IF you have flat feet, then get gamechangers to absorb that impact that isn't absorbed in the foot.

It is a common misconception that we should match the insoles to the shape of a high arch, because you will roll your ankle instead of absorb the impact throughout the foot.

it appears i've learned this the hard way. sorry for messing with this thread, do you have any sources for this info where i can read more about it? i didn't know any of this because everything seems to say if i have a medium arch get medium arched insoles.

[Acky Jacky]

When approximately is the next color-way of the 440hi slated to drop? I don’t know what spring means in fashion retail vernacular, February? March?

[DarkPools]

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There's a separate topic about insoles, but if you have a medium arch, you should have a flat insole. Your arch doesn't fall due to lack of support. IF you have arches, the arch is the spring that absorbs the impact, IF you have flat feet, then get gamechangers to absorb that impact that isn't absorbed in the foot.

It is a common misconception that we should match the insoles to the shape of a high arch, because you will roll your ankle instead of absorb the impact throughout the foot.

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it appears i've learned this the hard way. sorry for messing with this thread, do you have any sources for this info where i can read more about it? i didn't know any of this because everything seems to say if i have a medium arch get medium arched insoles.

Didn't expect to walk into this information but I'm happy I did. I always wondered if the relationship to the type of your arch was inverse to the type of insole. As in, the flatter your feet, the more arch support you need/more arch you have, the flatter the insole needs to be OR no arch, flat insole/more arch, arched insole.

The established belief is inverse, right? I have medium arches I believe and I noticed that some shoes (notably Busenitz pro, matchcourt, and 3st.004) have this weird bump (probably for support  ) in the arch area of the shoe and it was so uncomfortable on my feet. Now I know why! I needed the insole to be flatter than it was since I have medium arches. That being said, I enjoy insoles that are contoured to the foot but aren't overbearing on arch support (Es STI energy, g6, Etnies pro foam 1, ultracush/pop (when I still liked Vans), lunarlon, zoom air, etc.

[Bubblegum Tate]

[RossDailey]

I'm just over here waiting for more Black Suede w/ White sole Foy 306's to drop.

[Firebert]

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There's a separate topic about insoles, but if you have a medium arch, you should have a flat insole. Your arch doesn't fall due to lack of support. IF you have arches, the arch is the spring that absorbs the impact, IF you have flat feet, then get gamechangers to absorb that impact that isn't absorbed in the foot.

It is a common misconception that we should match the insoles to the shape of a high arch, because you will roll your ankle instead of absorb the impact throughout the foot.

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it appears i've learned this the hard way. sorry for messing with this thread, do you have any sources for this info where i can read more about it? i didn't know any of this because everything seems to say if i have a medium arch get medium arched insoles.

https://footprintinsoletechnology.com/buying-guide/#guide

[s0lkatt]

Can anyone recommend a pair of NB with a similar toebox to the 1010's? Absolutely love these shoes, and the shape of the toebox is exactly what I need. Roomy and absolutely perfect flick even worn down to nothing. Just a tad expensive to keep buying 1010s and Id like to try another pair if there is something similar around.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

↑ 420s? I love the toe box on them!

[s0lkatt]

↑ 420s? I love the toe box on them!

Yeah I was hyped on them after watching Ben's review but they are HARD to come by in Europe