 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi all, I've some newbie questions regarding custom insoles. I've come across people recommending custom insoles for ski boots to improve comfort etc but I assume they were not talking about the 4.99 Super Shock Gel Absorbing insoles I can find down my local Sportsdirect 
....the only other ones I can think of are those Superfeet ones but I thought they are more useful to people who are flat footed, which I am not...
Does anyone have any experience using insoles for their boots? Which brands do you use? Are they worth it if I only plan on hiring out boots?
Many thanks!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Customer moulded footbeds are what they're on about.
You need to go to a fitter to get these, all Snow & Rock and Ellis Brigham stores, as well as independent boot fitters can do these for you, depending on whether there's one near you.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| streaky wrote: |
| Does anyone have any experience using insoles for their boots? Which brands do you use? Are they worth it if I only plan on hiring out boots? |
streaky - custom insoles are great when buying boots. Don't bother to 'pick'and'mix'... they need to be fitted by a great boot fitter and matched to a boot. Buy boots (CEM) you know it makes sense 
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| streaky wrote: |
Hi all, I've some newbie questions regarding custom insoles. I've come across people recommending custom insoles for ski boots to improve comfort etc but I assume they were not talking about the 4.99 Super Shock Gel Absorbing insoles I can find down my local Sportsdirect :-D
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A pair of those is better than what's in a hire boot. Lose the Gel, though.
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....the only other ones I can think of are those Superfeet ones
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Yet mo' better than what's in a hire boot.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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streaky, I don't own skis but I bought my own boots as soon as I could - way better than hire boots for my comfort and confidence. And had the custom moulded footbeds as well. I have high insteps and these give the arches support and I've found them really comfortable. Was worth the money.....and then I went back and had heater elements added so now I can have warm feet as well as well supported feet. As someone who can't function if their feet hurt I just hope the whole lot lasts for a while longer yet - and no please don't disillusion me those of you who  I'm sure know better
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That's brill guys and gals, just what I was looking for! Thanks for the advice 
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