Building up insole with Caulk.

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I'm thinking about trying this.

I've been through the whole custom insole deal, $500 and there so big they only fit in certain boots. Think some of my problem has been the custom insoles pushing my toes into the front and top of my boot. Picked up a couple pair of Salomon boots and of course the custom insoles don't fit but the boots feel great. Put the Superfeet green insoles in them which help but I still need a little more arch support on my messed up left foot as it pronates bad which is breaking down the inside of my boots.

Has anyone tried the DIY caulk arch support before?
 
Interesting video, makes sense and seems like it would work fine. If you do this, document the process with some pics or video and let us know how it worked for you.
 
Tried it on a pair of insoles I don't like all that much. Waiting on cure before I try them out.
 
Tried it on a pair of insoles I don't like all that much. Waiting on cure before I try them out.

The Shoe Doctor in Eugene Oregon does a great job on insoles and there reasonable. May want to at least call him speak with him, he has been doing work for me since my left foot is a half size smaller and my leg is half inch shorter. I go to the bottom of Hells Canyon and back with no problems.
 
Sounds like you have similar issues to me. I’m wearing Salomon Quests and have somewhat high, narrow arches, but a wide heel and I need a lot of room in the toe box. I tried Lathrop and Son’s insoles, but they didn’t have enough arch support or cushion. Putting them on top of the factory insoles cramped my toes really badly.

I ended up cutting the factory insoles with scissors right in front of the balls of my feet, then tapering the edge down from the bottom with a belt sander. Running those underneath the Lathrop and Son’s worked perfectly, giving me the support and cushion while keeping enough space up front.
 
I think a guy is better off buying a bunch of insoles and trying them out.

The 100% silicone bathroom sealer is a different density from the Spenco silicone insoles I own. [BTW those Spencos are nice but add a fair amount of volume] Bathroom silicone is a lot denser. I'm a big DIY guy....but this ain't where I would DIY something.

A guy can buy a bunch of insoles and lay them on a hard surface and just stand on them to see which one fits the contour of your feet the best, has the padding and volume you want, etc. Currently I like one New Balance makes...but everybody is different.

"The Insole Store" has a great selection and regular sales.

Then send the rest back.....
 
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For what it's worth, my podiatrist custom ground foam shims to attach to the bottom of off the shelf Spenco insoles so I got the right amount of support and right foot/ankle/leg alignment. Charged me $34 a pair for "Semi Custom". Cheaper than a set of Superfeet.
 
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