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Old January 14th 08, 12:51 AM posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Default Boot inserts - anyone use them?



This is the first time I've seen anyone call them inserts, but as Neil
suggested, insoles, footbeds, or orthotics are a common tool of the
boot fitter. The better ones are either designed to be modified, or are
customized from the start. *If you like what they do to the heel and
arch, but are cramped in the toes, cut the offending piece out. Measure
twice and cut once, but these are usually user-friendly parts.



Thanks for the info there. I did think of chopping them up, but it
seems like there'd be too much of a step where I cut them, so I
thought maybe I would try to file the toe section down, so the insert
is much thinner. However, today I tried removing the insert, then
trying my Tactel liner with a hell-padded Thorlo sock. Seems to feel
great! Bit confused as thought I tried that last year, perhaps the
padded heel makes a big difference and last time was the liner and a
different sock, or two thin ones. I need the liner sock as I find
having a double layer stops me getting blisters - works remarkably
well for me - having previously tried all sorts of remedies.
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