Orthotics? Flyrocs?

Hey Jeff!

I am sold on Montrail's "thermo moldable" insoles. I don't know if they have a model name, but I just took them out of my shoe and they have CTX on the bottom. You heat them up in the oven and then put them in your shoes or boots and stand on them and they mold to your feet. (The store where I purchased my Montrail insoles actually heated mine for me.) The Montrail style also has a somewhat stiff plastic piece on the bottom for about 3/4 the length of the support. This insole works best for me.

I have had several pair of custom insoles made over the years and also tried many off-the-shelf models (my doctor recommends the latter).

Another moldable brand I have used is SOLE. I was pleased with its performance too, but it did not have the plastic piece.

You might also try Shock Doctors. Not moldable, but pretty comfy.

Those are my three top picks, in order.

Hope that helps.

Suzy

I would look to your local foot specialist (orthopedic doctor, I think..) and find someone that manufactures custom orthodics. All the consumer ones are trash in comparison. They are not custom fitting and they won't last.

I have orthodics made out of a very strong special plastic. They then have a special padded "sport strip" on top for comfort and moisture.

I backpack in them, play basketball, wear them at work–I put them in every shoe I wear (I have to buy shoes that will support them.)

I've found it to be the only thing that helps out woth my weird, collapsing arch feet. I just got some Terrocs and I am a little concerned that due to the design of Inov8's shoes, the stif arch support changes the nature of the shoes flexibility in the shank.

I may go to some New Balance instead. Anyway, true orthodics are the way to go. They may cosy upwards of $300, but are worth it because they are custom for you and will last 10 years.