Insoles for flat and sore feet

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Boricua

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HiI I have flat feet and sometimes get some pain in my right heel and achilles tendon. I am using Yonex 308 and they fit me pretty well but I would like even more cushioning. What insole brand and model would you recommend? I was thinking of Superfeet orange but is there a better alternative? Thanks.:)
 
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LeeD

Bionic Poster
You gotta try a bunch, no quick cure here. Every brand/model has strengths and weaknesses, and you have to filter thru to find what works for your specific problem.
I have the flattest feet of anyone I've ever seen, and I've played sports for over 45 years.
I've tried PowerMax's, Superfeet purple, green, and orange, UltraSols, SoftSols, Dr.Scholl's orthodics, and a few more, and all have something good, and something bad about them.
Best to exercise your arch muscles when you're not active and try to build them up.
 
TW Staff

TW Staff

Administrator
I have flat feet, and I go for the Superfeet in blue, but orange does have more cushioning.

Tiffani, TW
 
Greg G

Greg G

Professional
Never used aftermarket insoles before...do you change them with the shoe, or do they last for a few pairs? :)
 
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TheRed

Hall of Fame
Boricua said:
HiI I have flat feet and sometimes get some pain in my right heel and achilles tendon. I am using Yonex 308 and they fit me pretty well but I would like even more cushioning. What insole brand and model would you recommend? I was thinking of Superfeet orange but is there a better alternative? Thanks.:)
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If you have flat feet, you nave a stability problem (in general). Extra cushioning would not be beneficial. The problem with the yonex 308's are that they're not rigid enough and have too much cushioning. You need a lower to the ground, more rigid shoe. As for insoles, there are a variety but I the superfeet just a bit too hard. I've yet to try the orange though.
 
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jdawg02

Semi-Pro
Boricua said:
HiI I have flat feet and sometimes get some pain in my right heel and achilles tendon. I am using Yonex 308 and they fit me pretty well but I would like even more cushioning. What insole brand and model would you recommend? I was thinking of Superfeet orange but is there a better alternative? Thanks.:)
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I would give Cadence insoles a try. They are a best of both worlds meaning that they provide great support and cushioning. I've tried them all and this is the only insole I trust!
 
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Boricua

Hall of Fame
TW Staff said:
Orange is made for more medium to high arched feet, blue is made for lower arches but does not have that extra padding.

Tiffani, TW
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I think that you told me in the past that the Cadence insole has a fit that prevents a low to the ground feeling. Is this correct? What is your opinion on Cadence insoles?
 
mikeler

mikeler

Moderator
Greg G said:
Never used aftermarket insoles before...do you change them with the shoe, or do they last for a few pairs? :)
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By the time my shoe is toast, the insoles are toast too. I buy a new pair of insoles with each new pair of shoes I buy.
 
TW Staff

TW Staff

Administrator
Boricua said:
I think that you told me in the past that the Cadence insole has a fit that prevents a low to the ground feeling. Is this correct? What is your opinion on Cadence insoles?
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Yes, I feel like I sit up too high in my tennis shoes with the Cadence, but that is probably because they offer plenty of cushioning. I prefer them in my casual footwear because I do find them quite comfortable.

Tiffani, TW
 
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JoeR

New User
Also, if you have health insurance, you may want to check to see if orthotics are covered.

I was able to get out of the green Superfeet and into some that were made for me, and I'm already seeing great improvements.
 
The Big Kahuna

The Big Kahuna

Hall of Fame
TheRed said:
If you have flat feet, you nave a stability problem (in general). Extra cushioning would not be beneficial. The problem with the yonex 308's are that they're not rigid enough and have too much cushioning. You need a lower to the ground, more rigid shoe. As for insoles, there are a variety but I the superfeet just a bit too hard. I've yet to try the orange though.
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I agree. I have extremely flat feet and - like many with the problem - have tried just about everything in terms of shoes and insoles in combination. To date, my favorite has been Nike Vapor 9 Tour shoes (low to the ground) and the Superfeet BLACK (less cushioned and more rigid insole designed for sports and those who pronate badly).

That said, I have not tried Cadence Insoles - of course I am curious. Anyone try the Cadence and the Superfeet Black in Nike Vapor 9 Tours?
 
Roger Wawrinka

Roger Wawrinka

Professional
I have a bad foot condition involving an extra bone in each of my feet, flat feet, and loss of movement in my feet. If I could recommend something, I would say to go to an podiatrist, get a script and get custom orthotics.
 
JackB1

JackB1

G.O.A.T.
Boricua said:
HiI I have flat feet and sometimes get some pain in my right heel and achilles tendon. I am using Yonex 308 and they fit me pretty well but I would like even more cushioning. What insole brand and model would you recommend? I was thinking of Superfeet orange but is there a better alternative? Thanks.:)
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Dr Scholls has a great new insole called "Active Series". Seems to feel good with my medium-low arches.

I tried the Superfeet, but they offer very little cushioning.
 
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