[pct-l] (pct-l) RE: Superfeet?

[Stephen]

Yup, pretty much a short term orthodic.  I've walked hundreds of miles using 
superfeet and I just gave up on them after a while and consider them just 
another gimick to make a buck now.  Cheaply made plastic and faon and just 
wait 'til the heel breaks down and it feels like there is a little rock in 
your shoe that you can never shakeout...  and way over priced for what you 
get.  They will completely change the dynamic of a lot of shoes and boots 
and often place the heel in the wrong position inthe heel cup.  And or will 
cause arch probelms for some like walking on a roll of coins.  Also, the 
same superfoot will fit differently and change the fit of different types 
and brands etc...  If you insist on useing them, make sure you don't cut the 
toe short or they can slide inside you shoes which gets irritating.  Much 
better to get shoes that fit in the first place, end of story.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Erik The Black" <erik at eriktheblack.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 8:54 PM
Subject: [pct-l] (pct-l) RE: Superfeet?


> Hi Marion,
>
> I used Superfeet for a long time but never liked them. My main beef with 
> the
> Superfeet is that they are so hard. There really isn't any cushion (I've
> tried all the different colors) and they always hurt the bottom of my 
> feet.
>
> Then I discovered the Montrail Enduro soles, which have the same good
> support as Superfeet, but they also have some nice padding on top.
>
> http://www.montrail.com/Subcategory.aspx?top=1&cat=140
>
> They are designed to be heated up and then you are supposed to stand on 
> them
> so they mold to your feet. I never actually did that, I just stuck 'em in 
> my
> shoe and they molded to my foot over time (which is what the guy at the
> running store where I found them recommended).
>
> They also have an "LP" version, which is lower volume (flatter) which may
> fit better inside your dress shoes, although the regular version isn't
> incredibly tall either so that one might also fit. I use the regulars in 
> all
> my shoes.
>
> http://www.montrail.com/Subcategory.aspx?top=1&cat=140
>
> I've worn these every day for two years now for hiking and just walking
> around town and I love them.
>
>
> Happy Trails!
> Erik The Black
> www.eriktheblack.com
>
>
>
>
> *****************
> Date: Sat, 02 May 2009 19:25:17 -0800
> From: Marion Davison <mardav at charter.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Superfeet? (foot related but somewhat OT)
> To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Message-ID: <49FD0E9D.7030602 at charter.net>
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> I have two herniated discs in my lower back which flare up frequently.
> I do pretty well in proper footwear (such as my NB hiking shoes).
> My boss has laid down the law and is requiring me to wear dress shoes to
> work. After two weeks of this my back is killing me and I have to
> heavily medicate to get through the workday.
> Today a salesperson at Sports Chalet persuaded me to give Superfeet
> insoles a try (they are kinda expensive!)
> Has anyone had any experience with these, positive or negative?  I
> bought the "black" beccause they claim to be the best ones to use with
> dress shoes.
> Marion
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