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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 3/4/2008, 9:53 pm Post subject: Shoe inserts |
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OK calling all Gear Heads ... I know I saw it in one of the threads here. Tried to search for it but couldn't remember what they were called. Came back with lots of posts but still didn't find it.
Looking for some shoe inserts to extend the life of my current boots for a bit. Think they were called something like
Smart Feet or Happy Feet or something on that order.
Help me, Can anyone tell me what they are called? My feet will Love you !!! _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 3/4/2008, 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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Superfeet Link |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 4:33 am Post subject: |
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Ditto, those work well. |
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 7:09 am Post subject: |
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As always, I have to be different.
I think people only like Superfeet because REI tells them they do. I don't know what sort of brainwashing REI puts its employees through, but you won't find one alive who would recommend anything other than Superfeet. They seem to pass that brainwashing on to their customers.
Superfeet are so stiff, they seem to tire my feet out. I understand "supportive", but Superfeet are just plain stiff and uncomfortable.
I guess I need a bit more cushion. I prefer these insoles:
http://www.spenco.com/product/302-backpacker
I'm sure I'll catch the wrath of die-hard Superfeet fans. To each their own I suppose. _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 7:21 am Post subject: |
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I don't know that they extend the life of boots, just feet. I use them and feel they help. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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fairweather8588
Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Posts: 716
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 7:24 am Post subject: |
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I've got some because people continue to buy me REI gift cards, even though I already have all of the gear I need. They helped my road running shoes get a little extra support for hiking, but i didnt really notice anything in my old trail runners or my thicker boots for that matter _________________ But let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious
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jdahling
Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Posts: 233 Location: East Valley
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 10:11 am Post subject: |
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Matt Hoffman wrote: |
As always, I have to be different.
I guess I need a bit more cushion. I prefer these insoles:
http://www.spenco.com/product/302-backpacker
I'm sure I'll catch the wrath of die-hard Superfeet fans. To each their own I suppose. |
I have to second Matt on this one... I've tried a few insoles, mainly for my running shoes, and I settled on Spenco. They seem to be more difficult to find now (than before) but I really like them. _________________ Cheers,
Jeannine
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Adventurer
Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 13 Location: Mesa
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Sportman warhouse has Spenco. |
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Davis2001R6
Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't actually used the Superfeet insoles yet, they were recommended to me from a friend. I own a pair now, but am waiting for my trail runners to get wear out and then use these in there. I'm not hiking enough lately to wear anything out though |
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wanderingsoul
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all for the wonderful input... I will check out both and see what works best. I have a small dividend check from REI + 20% coupon, but I need something from Sportman Warehouse..so I'll probably check out both of them.
My feet will let you know ! Just that my boots insoles aren't as comfy as they used to be. Musta broke them down some. _________________ Wanderingsoul (Michelle)
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Matt Hoffman wrote: |
I think people only like Superfeet because REI tells them they do.
I guess I need a bit more cushion. I prefer these insoles:
http://www.spenco.com/product/302-backpacker
I'm sure I'll catch the wrath of die-hard Superfeet fans. To each their own I suppose. |
Ha ha! That's funny! Probably true, too. I heard about Superfeet in Search and Rescue, not from REI, but you know what? My boots have Spencos in them right now! I had forgotten all about that! |
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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PS, one thing not mentioned, which I continually harp on, hoping some buyer from an outdoor store is reading this, is the lack of widths, especially narrows, in stock in these stores, and also half sizes in ladies shoes above a 10.
For the narrow foot problem I'd be lost without inserts. However, inserts really don't take the place of a shoe that actually is made to fit your size foot. Inserts don't help much with a narrow heel, for example.
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. |
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SkyIslandHiker
Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Sahuarita (Tucson) AZ
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 6:23 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 much prefer Sportsman's Warehouse for hiking boots. They seem to always have some good sales/closeouts, especially on Merrell boots.
Case in point - my wife and I stopped at the Marana store on Monday. We found her a pair of Vasque Mica GTX on the closeout rack for $40. The Vasque Mica is all-leather upper Gore-Tex boot with a Vibram sole. She didn't need new boots but we couldn't resist the price. Good looking shoe to boot
Bill _________________ TucsonHikers - Southern Arizona's Hiking Network!
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azbackpackr Hi Tech Wizardess
Joined: 31 Dec 2005 Posts: 3639 Location: Needles CA
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Merrells don't come in my size, last time I checked. They are very wide, and usually go only up to size 10 in ladies. I have been wearing the same Vasque boots for years, having them resoled, because I can't find any lighter boots to fit me. I guess I should check Sportsman's Wearhouse as they might have the Vasque in 11's. Vasque boots used to run pretty narrow, and sure are well-made. Another problem is I almost never go to Phoenix or Tucson. Haven't been down there in a couple of years now. Well, one of these days.... |
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oliverr99
Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale
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Posted: 3/5/2008, 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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I also like Sport Chalet, they have pretty good sales on hiking shoes! _________________ Anne
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" -- Dr. Seuss |
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