Do you use sports insoles in your tennis shoes?

[Rexking]

I was recommended by the local tennis shop that I should always use sports insoles (like Orthaheel, etc) in my new tennis shoes, not the factory insoles. They are often too thin and too flat. I have arched feet so I should get special insoles with arch support. Problem is, the brand of insoles (orthaheel) they have in stock that suits my feet is nearly twice as thick as the ones that came with the shoes (Nike Vapor 6). My feet can still fit with enough toe room in the shoes but the heels are higher now if you know what I mean. Is that going to be a problem? Like less ankle support since the feet are been "lifted" up inside the shoes?

 

[charliefedererer]

You got good advice on getting much better cushioning from sport insoles from your tennis shop. I don't have specific experience with the orthaheel in Vapor 6's, but would guess the benefits outweigh the negatives.
Here are two recent threads on insoles:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=246860
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=262293

 

[rasajadad]

I use Superfeet (Blue). They aren't as thick as other Superfeet colors. maybe they'd work for you.

 

[goober]

I use them. Even the top of the line shoes have mediocre insoles. I now get a older model shoe for $40-60 and buy an aftermarket insole. This is much better than buying a $100 shoe for me. If you have any foot or arch problems, these insoles can be key.

 

[Rexking]

You got good advice on getting much better cushioning from sport insoles from your tennis shop. I don't have specific experience with the orthahiil in Vapor 6's, but would guess the benefits outweigh the negatives.
Here are two recent threads on insoles:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=246860
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=262293

Thanks for the links, interesting read.

I was worried since the aftermarket insole is twice as thick, the negatives may offset the benefits. I mean would there be less ankle support if the heel 'sits' a little higher inside the shoe? Which means higher chance of rolling the ankle which defeats purpose of getting the extra arch support insole in the first place? I not sure if that's the way it works.

 

[Chris De Tone]

Always...Superfeet, I like the green. If you are a serious player, your feet will thank you for it.

 

[charliefedererer]

Thanks for the links, interesting read.

I was worried since the aftermarket insole is twice as thick, the negatives may offset the benefits. I mean would there be less ankle support if the heel 'sits' a little higher inside the shoe? Which means higher chance of rolling the ankle which defeats purpose of getting the extra arch support insole in the first place? I not sure if that's the way it works.

All I can say is that I, and most of the guys I play with have been wearing replacement insoles for several years, and have never turned an ankle or have ankle problems.

 

[Cruzer]

My feet can still fit with enough toe room in the shoes but the heels are higher now if you know what I mean. Is that going to be a problem? Like less ankle support since the feet are been "lifted" up inside the shoes?

One potential problem is you might run into is blisters on or around your heel if it is sitting higher in the shoe than the manufacturer designed. I have experienced that problem when using certain brands of aftermarket insoles with some models of runnings shoes.

I use insoles with my tennis shoes including Nike, Adidas, Diadora, Fila, and Asics brands and have never had any problems. I like the Sole footbeds a lot. The only downside to them is they are rather pricey.