BlackIce 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 For the last 3 years I've been skating with Graf Supra 605's, just loved them. I have very, very flat feet. No arch support whatsoever. I had superfeet insoles and life was good. A very comfortable skate. Well, I got new skates, Graf 705's. I had them baked and all. I figured that the 605's and 705's are the same fit so I simply put in the superfeet that I had in my 605's and went to play. I've skated in my new 705's three times and the pain in my arch is excruciating. While on the bench I feel my feet throbing with pain. After the session I take off my skates and the pain is really bad. People with flat feet know how difficult it can be to find a comfortable skate. Well besides trying to get rid of the skates on Craig's List or Kijiji here are my options.- ditch the Superfeet and use the Sidas insole that came with the skate - try lacing the skates up differently (loose in the middle)- endure the pain for a few more skates to see if it gets betterI have had similar problems before breaking in my skates but never this bad. Any suggestions??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axxion89 32 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 I would try using the sidas insoles and skating a few more times to see if maybe the skates are just breaking in a little rough. No need to sell off new skates too quickly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 If you have naturally flat feet, doesn't it make sense to use a flat (stock) insole instead of Superfeet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 The 705s have a much stiffer sole than the 605s and the 605s also likely lost a lot of their stiffness in that area over the course of three years. I had issues going from a softer soled skate to a stiffer sole, especially if there was too much arch. As a temporary fix you can get some cheap insoles at a department store, cut off the forefoot and slide that into the front of your skate. It will essentially reduce the amount of arch, though you will lose some volume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackIce 1 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 The 705s have a much stiffer sole than the 605s and the 605s also likely lost a lot of their stiffness in that area over the course of three years. I had issues going from a softer soled skate to a stiffer sole, especially if there was too much arch. As a temporary fix you can get some cheap insoles at a department store, cut off the forefoot and slide that into the front of your skate. It will essentially reduce the amount of arch, though you will lose some volume.I think you are on to something Chad. I know the boot itself is stiffer but never really thought about the sole. My next skate is today and I'll go with the Sidas inersole as it doesn't seem to be as hard as superfeet and seems to give more of a cushion effect. If this doesn't work I will try your suggestion.If you have naturally flat feet, doesn't it make sense to use a flat (stock) insole instead of Superfeet?Yeah, it would make sense to go with flat on flat. But Superfeet helps with pronation which does wonders for your skating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bimmer 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2011 I think you are on to something Chad. I know the boot itself is stiffer but never really thought about the sole. My next skate is today and I'll go with the Sidas inersole as it doesn't seem to be as hard as superfeet and seems to give more of a cushion effect. If this doesn't work I will try your suggestion.Yeah, it would make sense to go with flat on flat. But Superfeet helps with pronation which does wonders for your skating.Superfeet are awesome, but they are geard for folks with low/medium arch height. I have high arches, but the superfeet works great (the yellow ones)..Pronation? What is that? Yes, I am too lazy to look it up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIREAYE 248 Report post Posted August 4, 2011 I think you are on to something Chad. I know the boot itself is stiffer but never really thought about the sole. My next skate is today and I'll go with the Sidas inersole as it doesn't seem to be as hard as superfeet and seems to give more of a cushion effect. If this doesn't work I will try your suggestion.Yeah, it would make sense to go with flat on flat. But Superfeet helps with pronation which does wonders for your skating.Pronation: http://www.revolutionhealth.com/articles/excessive-pronation/zm2352 You're right in that sense, but Superfeet isn't for everyone, and the OP showed that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
