SuperFeet Green users question

[Standupnfall]

I have read all the info I can and haven't found an answer to this yet.

Cushioning of Superfeet Green VS. Standard insole

Do the Superfeet green provide at least as much or more cushioning and impact protection as a standard insole? The insoles I would be replacing first are in my clay court Wilsons. I'm pretty happy with my Nike insoles but may replace them if I like the Superfeet.
I don't need so much extra cushioning, just as much or slightly more than a standard insole. I will go for the orange if needed but Id like to order from TW.

I have med/high arches which is the main reason I want these plus my Wilson insoles seem like they have compressed a bit.

Thanks

 

[Airwolf]

Superfeet Green are actually pretty hard and stiff in my opinion. It took me a good 3 days until my feet got used to them. They are great after that though.

I believe that they are designed to relieve pressure points in the feet by "forcing" the fat in the soles of you feet to the places that require the most cushioning.... if that makes sense....

 

[Al Czervik]

Yeah, you don't really buy superfeet for cushioning. It has slightly more than some of the paper thin insoles, but not as much as some shoes that have pretty good insoles, like my new Prince Rebels. For shoes where I need some cushioning, I am very happy with Spenco Gel insoles. Sofsole isn't bad either.

 

[mtommer]

I'll third. I use the Green and Blue. Superfeet is not designed to be a "cushion" insole. It is designed to realign your feet/ankle/leg relation correctly. It'll take a few weeks for your body to adjust. I went from near debilitating heel bursitis, where I could run three or four steps and that would cause me pain (especially after having to get up and move after sitting for a couple of minutes) for the rest of the day to being able to walk normally and play basketball or tennis without having to rest the next day after hard play. Superfeet is really just a poor man's orthotic.

 

[Standupnfall]

I just don't want to lose padding by going to them. I don't really need them to be soft so maybe cushioning want the right word, but more like impact reduction.

I am thinking about them because I could use replacement insoles and like a high arch

 

[zettabyte]

I am thinking about them because I could use replacement insoles and like a high arch

I'm on my second pair of Orange superfeet (in my 3rd pair of KSwiss Stabilor SLS shoes). I have a *very* high arch. I was able to try on the Stabilor with both the Green and Orange and found the Orange to be more "encompassing", if you will.

It's been a while since I tried the Green on, so I can't remember what my dislikes were.

Either way, you're getting a much better insole, which is pretty much your interface to the shoe. It's also the place where most manufacturers try and save money by putting in cheap, thin sheets of foam.

Back in my High School and College days I'd always throw out the insoles of my football shoes and put in "Spenco" insoles. Anything is better than the crap that comes with the shoe.

 

[Dags]

As has been stated, they aren't really meant to be cushioned. However, I find them far more comfortable than more cushioned insoles.

The good news is that they come with this:

60 Day Comfort Guarantee
With Superfeet's 60 Day Comfort Guarantee you have nothing to lose but your sore feet. If you are not satisfied with your new Superfeet insoles, return them within 60 days of purchase to your place of purchase for a credit or refund. This guarantee is only valid with a proof of purchase, and is not good for misused, abused or improperly cleaned Superfeet product. THIS GUARANTEE IS SUBJECT TO THE RETAILER'S RETURN POLICY.

Just check with TW that they'll honour this before ordering, then you can try them out risk-free.

 

[charliefedererer]

As far as I can tell, the Superfeet Orange are Superfeet Greens with about 1/8 inch of long lasting cushioning added. Same great support/stability.

Running Warehouse and TW are under the same parent company. You can get Superfeet Orange from Running Warehouse via this link: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpage-SFMO.html

 

[Standupnfall]

I went to an E M S store today and they have demo insoles of the green and the orange so I tried them both and liked the green better so I bought a pair. I love how they come in and out of my shoes easily and feel pretty good. I will play some tennis in them tomorrow but will take it easy to get adjusted to them.
Thanks for the help.
If I like them I will get another pair with my next TW order since TW is cheaper.

 

[donquijote]

Green (and orange too) seems a bit thick at the back. Doesn't it kill the low to the ground feel and push feet a bit forward?

There is also a Carbon version which is designed for performance and is thinner. Comes a bit pricier though.

 

[Ramon]

Green (and orange too) seems a bit thick at the back. Doesn't it kill the low to the ground feel and push feet a bit forward?

There is also a Carbon version which is designed for performance and is thinner. Comes a bit pricier though.

The picture is deceiving. If you look at it from above, there is a deep heel cup that goes down to about the level of the forefoot part. The heel to toe drop on the insole itself is very little if any. It doesn't push the feet forward. In fact, it helps lock your heels in because of the heel cup and the curve at the arch area.

I never tried the Carbon version. I think it's mainly for those who want a lower volume insole, and I actually prefer higher volume because of my narrow feet. I like the Green, but now I actually prefer the Flexmax. It happens to be cheaper too, which is an added benefit.

 

[donquijote]

The picture is deceiving. If you look at it from above, there is a deep heel cup that goes down to about the level of the forefoot part. The heel to toe drop on the insole itself is very little if any. It doesn't push the feet forward. In fact, it helps lock your heels in because of the heel cup and the curve at the arch area.

I never tried the Carbon version. I think it's mainly for those who want a lower volume insole, and I actually prefer higher volume because of my narrow feet. I like the Green, but now I actually prefer the Flexmax. It happens to be cheaper too, which is an added benefit.

Thanks Ramon. You are a great source when it comes to shoes and anything related.
What's the difference between Green and Flexmax? The latter seems a little bit thicker, not?

 

[Ramon]

Thanks Ramon. You are a great source when it comes to shoes and anything related.
What's the difference between Green and Flexmax? The latter seems a little bit thicker, not?

Green is 3.5 mm thick. Flexmax is 5 mm thick, but if that's too thick the regular Flex is 4 mm and Flexthin is 3 mm. Flex series feels a little softer than Green and the arch is slightly lower, but it's perfect for my low-medium arch. If you have high arches get the Green. The other difference I like is that the Flex series has a horseshoe shaped piece of plastic at the heel instead of the big flat plate, which makes it more flexible so it doesn't interfere with the flex of the shoe. That's bad if you need the plate for extra stability, but if your shoes already have a stiff midfoot shank, then the plate is unnecessary.

 

[Dags]

Green (and orange too) seems a bit thick at the back. Doesn't it kill the low to the ground feel and push feet a bit forward?

There is also a Carbon version which is designed for performance and is thinner. Comes a bit pricier though.

I've used green, blue, carbon and custom black.

The green have the highest arch support, in fact so much so, that in certain shoes it made the fit tight in that area. As Ramon says, there is cupping in the heel that you can't see in that photo. However, you are correct in your assumption that the green and blue don't have that close to the ground feeling of the carbon.

Carbon are actually my favourite, and that includes the black that are custom molded to your feet (they align your foot on a machine, heat up the plastic bit - the equivalent of the green part in your picture - then put the sole and your foot in a bag and vacuum seal it.). The carbon are *really* low to the ground. One flip side is that they wear out quicker. With the green and blue, I can make them last for two pairs of shoes. The carbons were done when I tried to remove them - it's the forefoot where they were shot. I'm not sure about the black yet, as I'm still on my first pair of shoes with them.

 

[om panda]

Sorry for being OOT a lil bit. What superfeet will fit for wide flat feet and already snug shoes? I have do some readings and think that blue or black superfeet will fit my bill. Any experience or comments? Thx a lot