Flat feet

[Jmort1754]

WIthout going to sheep feet, anyone have other insole replacement ideas, Normally use sole but the new ones don't seem to hold up at all.

 

[gostovp]

for the Sole insoles, which model are you referring to? (the cork ones or the EVA ones?)

Also flat feet are a pain in butt to deal with regarding insoles....my belief is that most off the shelf insoles are actually pretty good, but are catered more towards normal to high arched feet. There are a few models out there that say they are for low arches (Cadance Original Orange and PowerStep Pinnacle Low Arch models). The Sole insoles are nice, but to me they say they form to your feet, but I never found that they would really formed to my super flat arch. Now, I have a weird foot too....naturally flat feet and I don't overpronate much at all. I've struggled bad with finding insoles that work... and I have Sheepfeet and some custom ones a local foot place made for me (neither of which I love because it seems any insole that offers support eventually irritates my left arch...)

Back to your question....
I would check out the Cadence Original Orange or the Powerstep Pinnacle Low Arch or the Currex Hike Pro Low Arch

 

[Jmort1754]

Thank you,

I use both of them it seems the cork ones are more comfortable but the eva ones last a bit longer.

 

[Samson7x]

I went with sheepfeet and recommend them. I know they are a bit spendy but worth it.

 

[silasbowhunter]

Hate to be that guy.. but I have the flattest feet and always had feet “issues” until I went with barefoot style shoes and no insoles.
The sheep feet do feel alright but I feel like they didn’t help me much in the long run.


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[Titan]

I use 10 second flat foot insoles. They were a game changer for me.

 

[olsont2]

Agree with sheepfeet, made a huge difference

 

[TradLife406]

I've got flat wide hobbit feet. I've been using Sheep for several years.
Honestly though going to Vivo Barefoots has been the best thing for me. Still early on in testing only about 15-18 miles. But I had less knee pain post hike. I could also walk faster.


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[gostovp]

Finding the right insole/insert/orthotic is a tough road. I've come to the conclusion that I just don't like corrective orthotics in my boots and shoes. It sucks having $600 of custom inserts that I really don't use.

 

[gostovp]

I've got flat wide hobbit feet. I've been using Sheep for several years.
Honestly though going to Vivo Barefoots has been the best thing for me. Still early on in testing only about 15-18 miles. But I had less knee pain post hike. I could also walk faster.


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I find that I also seem to move faster in just about any boot if I don't have a stiff orthotic in it.

 

[SPTalley1978]

My feet are so flat they could probably be mistaken for flippers, and they always hurt. I started going to Fleet Feet a few years ago for gym/running shoes. Not only did their scanning system show my feet are flat they’re not as wide as I had thought. No more ultra high arch insoles and a more natural toe box like Altra has been pretty legit. Feet still hurt, but not as much.

 

[Titan]

I should have added more info about the 10 seconds insoles. I tried multiple different ones including custom. They all forced an arch and killed my feet. The 10 seconds insoles allow your arch to stay flat, but align your ankle. Immediately solved 95% of my pain. Plus they are “cheap” compared to most.

 

[Deli]

As some others have said, have you tried going barefoot shoes yet? I had really flat feet and terrible planter fasciitis and converted to barefoot shoes (do it slowly) and now I have good arches and most if not all of my feet, knee, and back pain went away. If I wear anything with insoles, my toes actually go numb now.

 

[gostovp]

I should have added more info about the 10 seconds insoles. I tried multiple different ones including custom. They all forced an arch and killed my feet. The 10 seconds insoles allow your arch to stay flat, but align your ankle. Immediately solved 95% of my pain. Plus they are “cheap” compared to most.

I found these on Amazon… I might give them a try
How is the thickness/cushioning ? How much volume do they take up?

 

[Titan]

They are a little thick on the inside since it builds it up to maintain a straight ankle. Cushioning is fine. Not usually as soft as the insert that comes with a shoe. For a running shoe, I opt for a more cushioned neutral model. I previously was wearing a stability shoe. They work fine in my crispis also.

I don’t think they take up more volume necessarily, but it was a little strange feeling at first. I felt like my foot was wanted to slide out when walking. Running didn’t have that feeling. But all that went away pretty quick and now I can’t do without them. I was distance running and struggled with my feet over 8-10 miles. That would translate up my sciatic to my lower back. Now it’s just my general lack of fitness that is the struggle.

Side note- the insoles far outlive the actual shoe. I usually transfer them over to hunting boots etc when my new pair of running shoes wear out. Now I have a pair of insoles in every shoe