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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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azbackpackr wrote: |
I am still annoyed with REI in Tempe for their very poor service in the shoe dept. I'll go to Summit Hut in Tucson the next time. |
I haven't experienced bad service at REI, but I do think that Summit Hut is a far superior store. I make sure to visit every time I'm in Tucson. I've bought several pairs of boots there, going out of my way to do so.
Just so everyone knows, they do sell Spenco insoles at REI; just not the good ones. _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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MikeInFHAZ
Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location
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Posted: 3/6/2008, 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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I like the (look of) Spenco's too. Superfeet are just insoles with a plastic piece from the mid-foot to the heel. $35 for that?
I cant tell a difference from the Superfeets I purchased and the stock insoles on my last 3 trail runners. My newest shoes (besides the Lasportiva slingshots-which I havent worn yet) are the Garmont Nasty and the superfeets actually reduced comfort. Most high quality shoes have a good insole. Even merrell's are comfortable, if only they lasted longer. Im not sold on them, and if you look you will see plenty of negative reviews. shop around.
*merrells are made and owned by Wolverine Co.
*golite are made and owned by Timberland
*neither have outstanding reviews of their products _________________ http://www.arizonahikers.com/board/albums/albwb18/BRIDGE.sized.jpg
bridge hammock, quilts and tarp (all DIY)
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BoyNhisDog The dangerous place where the winds meet
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1375 Location: Tucson
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Posted: 3/6/2008, 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Michelle, some people love Superfeet and some hate them. I know some of both but I am in the latter. I hate them. I like New Balance Pressure Relief insoles, all day comfort on the rugged offtrail terrain for my use and will use them over anything else. I find them as different as night & day from others though I have liked Spenco insoles as well and have walked a lot of miles in them. Good luck finding your own walking heaven cause it is very good when you do. _________________ Seize from every moment its unique novelty and do not prepare your joys
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 3/6/2008, 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for your input.
I bought my Lowa's at the Hiking Shack... the guy spent about 2 hours with me and many different brands of boots. I found a pair that were really comfy and I love them. Walked around store, in/out side for about 45 min. The guy guaranteed me that I could wear them first time out no break-in. Said if I got a blister or my feet hurt he would take them back. I tried them w/o break-in and sure enough they were good. Just after having them for a few years, in/out water I suppose the insoles have compressed and just aren't as comfy. They are still in good shape but I need and will get another pair. I'm watching for a sale if possible. They were not cheap. But then again if they are that comfortable $$ should be no object. So I'll check around and look at all the suggestions offered and come up with a plan. Thanks again everyone. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Tommy
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192
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Posted: 3/7/2008, 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Superfeet are just insoles with a plastic piece from the mid-foot to the heel. $35 for that? |
This does seem pricey. But I have heard from several superfeet lovers that one of the reasons they love them is that this insole cushion outlasts any other insole they've tried. They replace their shoes/boots 2 or 3 times before needing to replace their superfeet.
I'm afraid if I buy them, they will become yet another piece of gear I was fine doing without, but after trying, is now a dire necessity. like trekking poles. |
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desertgirl
Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ
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Posted: 3/7/2008, 9:14 am Post subject: |
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They replace their shoes/boots 2 or 3 times before needing to replace their superfeet. |
I have a pair that goes from shoe to shoe ( They usually go into the pair I am using ) ...for over 5 years. They do last awhile. _________________ Photos: http://www.pbase.com/desertgirl/galleries
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