Inner soles
Can anyone recommend a brand of inner sole (or at least a good shop to find them) that would suit tramping boots? I tried Bivouac and they had some but the teenage weekend salesperson's aura of not knowing much put me off.
The ones built into my boots are pretty useless and lead to me getting blisters under my big toes. I'm looking for something comfortable and robust but not too heavy.
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I would suggest always wearing two pairs of hiking socks when you go on a tramp.Not just any socks, hiking socks. They won't rub between the two layers of sock.
I have also bought a pair of Sof Sols from Rebel Sports which definitely give an extra level of support. Together with the double sock wear and the Sof Sols, I am one happy tramper!
Good luck!
I go through multiple sets of insoles with my tramping boots over there lifetime. I usually just buy some cheap ones from the chemist. The "stock" ones don't last very long and end up like the OPs.
I remember once coming out of Sefton with my climbing boots and I left the insoles at Welcome Flat Hut, got halfway back to the road before I realised. That toughened my feet up some.
Personally I like Superfeet. They come in different sizes and different strengths. I started using them after I got an ITBand issue. The minute I used them my legs went ahhhh!
Superfeet - Superprice! Mind you - I guess if they address a specific problem then they'd be worth it.
I presume the OP is in Chch, and has sorted this out by now ?.
I was in Westfield Riccarton mall of late, looking in Stirling Sports, Athletes Foot, Rebel Sport & Foot Locker. So many different styles in foam, gel or combination. Life Pharmacy nearly had the solid gel liner I was after, but eventually bought at Shoe Clinic.
6 different stores. So many different inner sole product designs. Just pays to shop around if you want to sort a particular need.
Most seemed to be $39-49. Stirling Sport had the best sale-reduced price. Though, as others have suggested, firstly I bought the right thing, secondly, at the best price.
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