Using Dr. Scholl's as footbeds

Burrito

Burrito

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Right now I have some SOLE custom footbeds in my boots (a great deal at $40), but I've always wondered how plain old Dr. Scholl's would work. Assuming I could find a thin one with good arch support, does anyone have a good reason why this would be a problem?

The only objections I've ever heard is that they're too soft and they aren't made for the type of impact skiing brings. But, I know I've seen Dr. Scholl's that are firmer than my footbeds, and doing park stuff puts pretty even impact on your whole foot.

P.S. If there are any bootfitters out there, your comments are especially appreciated.
 
I actually use the dr scholls memory foam foot pad along with a shock absorber I took out of my USD Throne skates. The footbed contours to the shape of your foot and the shock absorber takes all the pounding you can give it from landing big gaps. it works for me, but might not for you.
 
Are you talking about the ones that are grey on top? I have those in a pair of my regular shoes and was considering them.
 
yup, I would recommend using those in addition to a shock absorber like the ones you find in skates like the USD one, or the Six Won Six that you can find on skate shops like www.rollerwarehouse.com. The footbed alone definitely would not do.

then again, you can just avoid all the hassle and get a footbed that is made specifically for the shape of your foot.
 
I use superfeet and they are the bomb. Last season I tried some other brands and they all sucked ass so I had to go back to the superfeet. the green ones. $35 I believe.
 
The point in insoles is to stabilize and support the foot, not make it cushier. Cushy insoles will give you cushy responce and may cause foot pains.

--rick
 
Conform'able, the number 1 insoles for ski boots. Flexible arch support help with balance and the higher end models can be customised to fit your arch, best 90$ i ever spent.
 
I'm not too worried about losing response. I get plenty of that from the boot itself; the reason I like the footbeds I have now is that they are cushy enough to protect my feet on the rare (and by rare I mean constant) occurence that I case or overshoot a hit. Dr. Scholl's may be too soft, but soft is not necessarily bad.
 
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