Skate Insoles and Arch Supports

[Sven 1]

Okay, how long do you think they'll need until they are ready to eat... umm to put in the skates

[Accord 0]

Okay, how long do you think they'll need until they are ready to eat... umm to put in the skates

I honestly can't tell you, it should say on the packaging but if not i'd send ShockDoctor an e-mail and ask them.

I heat molded my Sole insoles and did them at 150 degrees for 5 minutes, but the ShockDoctors may be different.

[sogaduch 0]

The skates just weren't right for my foot, I have a high arch and Pro Tacks were designed for people with very flat feet, and no insole or arch support was able to compensate for it.

I ended up buying a pair of Bauer 8090's and love them, didn't need any arch supports, insoles, or anything... i'm even using the OEM insole. I've learned that if your skate fits you properly, you should not need to buy aftermarket insoles or arch supports.

actually the ccm skates tend to fit a person with a higher arch where the bauer is generally for a flatter foot. the 8090 may feel better because it is a deeper boot compared to the pro tacks. so your pain may not have been arch pain it could have been your foot being compressed into the skate from a possibly bulge and the deeper boot of the 8090 may have helped that alot. the rivets may have also been to high or you may have found the boot to be too stiff. but otherwise glad to hear your feet are feeling better

[Cavs019 708]

Bauer has the highest arches in the game....

[sogaduch 0]

Bauer has the highest arches in the game....

sorry man but they dont. ccm is lowering there arch to compete with bauer.

[Chiles05 0]

Do these types of insoles actually do anything for you that the normal insoles wouldn't - if you don't have any problems with your feet?

[Sven 1]

They absorb shocks, increase stability and improve power transfer with every stride.

I guess thats why they are so inflexible/stiff

[Chiles05 0]

Do you actually notice a difference though? I see they claim that on their websites, but in real life do you see a difference between these and the "stock" liner?

[Sven 1]

Sorry for bringing an old thread back.

Well i got new skates and when i dont wear socks and scrunch my toes in the skate, the footbed moves (the part where the toes are). The skate has an optimal fit, so that isnt the problem..

Is this a sign to use superfeet/shockdr's ?

Ive got both laying around here but i havent cut them into the shape for the new skate.

[Andoy 5]

Sorry for bringing an old thread back.

Well i got new skates and when i dont wear socks and scrunch my toes in the skate, the footbed moves (the part where the toes are). The skate has an optimal fit, so that isnt the problem..

Is this a sign to use superfeet/shockdr's ?

Ive got both laying around here but i havent cut them into the shape for the new skate.

That usually happens when you're barefeet. It happens beacuse when ur feet is moist with sweat its alot grippier on the footbed. Do you HAVE to go barefeet everytime? I hear skating barefeet deteriorates the hardware inside your skates quicker, but i'm not a techie so don't take my word for it.. If you must then try putting in them superfeet insoles, they're quite thick and hard so they won't scrunch up unlike the factory footbed on ur skates. I've never tried Shock Doctors but they should be the same.

[Sven 1]

Im just back from my doctor and i got good news.

I went there to make custom orthotics and i did it, yeah!

I had to put my clownfeet into these foamboxes (http://en.rbkhockey.com/players/crosby/images/visit/IMG_1658.jpg) and the technican took them with him.

Next week i'll get my custom orth's and im very excited how they will work.

[masterpirate13 0]

I went to a place to look into them and they cost ~$385 and the guy said that it's going to be very tough to fit orthotics comfortably in a skate since there is virtually no extra room.

I think that you are just going to have to bite the big one and buy new skates that have a lot more arch support. No matter what insole you buy they will all eventually break down, definately faster than your skate will.