Footbalance Custom Insoles - Gear

trigger2

09/11/2011 at 07:01

Sweatshop have recently announced that they'll be providing this service - anyone tried it yet? Noticed that there was no obligation to buy but no mention of cost in the publicity.

Spamalot

09/11/2011 at 10:07

they're an 'off the shelf' insole heated and moulded to fit - not the best systems but easier on the pocket. Others I would recommend are Sidas - full length 3D moulded and fitted around £80 per pair. Not sure where you are, but The Runners Centre in Lancaster fits Sidas. Not tried them myself - would be interested in your opinion.

trigger2

09/11/2011 at 10:11

Thanks for that Spamalot - am in Middlesex. Sweatshop give the option to "try before you buy" so thought that they might be worth a try. Interested to hear what people think.

Spamalot

09/11/2011 at 16:54

can't go wrong with a 'try before you buy'

Cotswolds Wolf

11/11/2011 at 21:29

Trigger,

I have a pair, got them from the Expo - Sweatshop was doing them.

I previously have had my gait measured by two different companies (not sweatshop) and been told that I was a neutral runner. All O.K until I got Sciatica and just before London got Shin splints. Went to this facility which they told me that I overpronate and I came out £40.00 lighter but with insoles. I didn't run London with them and had a bad day.

Since then I put the insoles in my neutral trainers and shin splints totally gone and now just have a slight pain with the Sciatica. Everything's been fine using the insoles.

The insoles helped me out a lot initially, Sweatshop told me to go back in six months because your gait can change using them? - but nearest shop is over 50 miles away, so have decided on trying out stability shoes.

Hypermonkey

12/11/2011 at 18:25

I have 3 sets for convenience. One for my work shoes, one for my lounging around trainers and one for my running shoes.
They are well worth the money imo as I don't get the pains in my legs (slight pain in shins/Achilles/soleus/heel) anymore.
Wear them for a few hours at a time until you get used to the new shape your feet will hold and then wear them all the time.

trigger2

14/11/2011 at 10:10

Thanks for the feedback guys - I'll definitely give them a try!

Bambi.

03/01/2012 at 20:49

bought some of these insoles today

My feet were analyzed with the use of a" podoscope". Flat unmolded insoles were heated for 2 mins in a special machine. The heated insoles were placed on molding pillows and the Footbalance expert molded the heated insoles to fit my feet perfectly while maintaining correct alignment.I had to stand still and then rock back as far as I could go and then go up on tiptoes. The insoles set hard within a few mins. I have high arches and overpronate. I wear rigid orthotics in my running shoes;but was wanting insoles for my everyday day shoes. The insoles + the molding etc cost £40. If I tried the insoles in the shop and didn't like them- they would be reheated and flattened to their original state at £0 to me.

I found as soon as I put the insoles in my shoes I could feel the support esp under the arch of my right foot- it felt really stable and was definitely relieving the pressure on the ball of my foot , I purchased the insoles and have worn them all day today(you are meant to wear them gradually if you haven't had insoles/orthotics before). I am v pleased with my insoles

trigger2

04/01/2012 at 16:57

Great post Bambi - I haven't taken the plunge yet but may do so very soon. Good luck with them.

Martin Paine 2

28/10/2012 at 09:15

I stumbled across this thread looking for reviews if these! I overpronate and have always worn adidas which I like due to my narrow feet, I bought asics this time with these insoles from sweatshop. After my first run my arches are sore and feel like I have pulled something!!
If anyone has experience of these insoles should I keep trying in the hope I will just get used to them?

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