I have always liked flexible, semi-barefoot style shoes. But I really can't afford anything from vivobarefoot. I tried removing the in/mid soles from a pair of vans and a pair of converse. The soles are pretty thin, but the insoles are thick and cheap. The in/mid sole is glued to sole really tight. Trying to get them out was a disaster and a ton of work. The idea is to get them down to the bare rubber and add a different, very thin insole.
Is there any kind of method to get the insoles out easier? Or some kind of solvent that will break down the glue? I have been trying to get them out with a razor knife and pliers.
