Best insole for ball of foot pain

[Western Hunter270]

I have a pair of Kenetrek mountain extremes and they are super comfortable as far as blisters and hot spots go, but after a decent day of hiking the balls of my feet absolutely kill me. I've had the same issue with crispis in the past but threw in a pair of superfeet insoles and it resolved. I've tried 3 different insoles from superfeet(orange, green, hike support) in these kenetreks and can't find relief. Any advice or different insoles to try out that might help?

 

[Ron.C]

I had a similar issue with my Hanwag Trapper tops. Tried a couple different insoles, nothing worked. What did work was playing with the lace tension across the top of my foot.

What I found is in softer soled boots like my old Alaska's, I can snug up quite a bit more and go all day. Stiffer soles of the trapper tops require a tad more play for all day comfort (for me anyway).

Google lock lacing techniques. Lots of different ways to adjust (and maintain) tension in different areas of lacing.

anyhow, cost nothing to try and may work for ya.

Good luck.

 

[Western Hunter270]

I had a similar issue with my Hanwag Trapper tops. Tried a couple different insoles, nothing worked. What did work was playing with the lace tension across the top of my foot.

What I found is in softer soled boots like my old Alaska's, I can snug up quite a bit more and go all day. Stiffer soles of the trapper tops require a tad more play for all day comfort (for me anyway).

Google lock lacing techniques. Lots of different ways to adjust (and maintain) tension in different areas of lacing.

anyhow, cost nothing to try and may work for ya.

Good luck.

Much appreciated. I'll give it a try

 

[Highvoltage1]

I cut an old insole into the shape of a triangle ( like an meta pad) and taped it underneath the insole for additional cushioning at the ball. I can’t tell it’s in there and it’s helped a lot.

 

[kad11]

I have a pair of Kenetrek mountain extremes and they are super comfortable as far as blisters and hot spots go, but after a decent day of hiking the balls of my feet absolutely kill me. I've had the same issue with crispis in the past but threw in a pair of superfeet insoles and it resolved. I've tried 3 different insoles from superfeet(orange, green, hike support) in these kenetreks and can't find relief. Any advice or different insoles to try out that might help?

Do you have high arches? If so, you might benefit from gel insoles for absorbing impact. I've been using cheapo Dr. Scholl's gel insoles for years in Kenetreks and La Sportiva Aquelibriums.

 

[Western Hunter270]

Do you have high arches? If so, you might benefit from gel insoles for absorbing impact. I've been using cheapo Dr. Scholl's gel insoles for years in Kenetreks and La Sportiva Aquelibriums.

I do have pretty high arches. For the price point I'd definitely be willing to give that a try.

 

[kad11]

I do have pretty high arches. For the price point I'd definitely be willing to give that a try.

Yep, this is the model I use:

Run Active Comfort Insoles

Dr. Scholl's® Run Active Comfort Insoles are specifically designed for runners to help relieve and prevent pain from runner’s knee, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis. These insoles provide support, added cushioning, and shock absorption so that you can stay active and on your feet for longer!

www.drscholls.com

 

[mtnbound]

I have been using the Sheep Feet insoles, and they have been great.

 

[Western Hunter270]

I also heard that calluses can cause foot pain. Is there any truth to that?

 

[dtrkyman]

Maybe too much drop in the boot, so you are basically walking on the ball of your foot all day?

 

[CM]

I've struggled with foot pain when doing lots and lots of miles with a pack. I've tried all kinds of different insoles. The best thing I've found is AirFeet under my regular insoles. They sound gimicky but they have solved a lot of my foot pain problems.

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[ThorM465]

I like the sole performance cork insoles in my crispis and danners. I needed another set of insoles recently and decided to give superfeet a try. I sent them back after one 3+mile hike. They seemed to be good quality, but didn't work for me, I was getting hot spots on the hills of my feet. I tuned around and bought another set of the sole performance insoles.

 

[Loo.wii]

Try a boot with a softer shank. Get a tennis ball and roll it on the ball and arch of your foot. Im not sure an insole change will work.

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

Superfeet.com

 

[adamm88]

I had a similar issue with my Hanwag Trapper tops. Tried a couple different insoles, nothing worked. What did work was playing with the lace tension across the top of my foot.



I had a pair of boots simular issue, i tried lacing mine different no pain......It was too the point i would stop and take my boots off it hurt so bad

 

[NealS02]

If money is no object, Sheep Feet. If on a budget, Super Feet.

 

[Kutter16_681]

Orange insoles work wonders being on concrete 12 hours a day and work marvelous in the field.