Originally Posted by
Garfield Cat
Since I have flat feet, that oven molding thing would defeat the purpose of arch support. The warmed insole will flatten out once I step on them in the shoe. I would end up with flat feet and insoles that got flattened out.
Don't know if the poster using the oven-heated insoles was using Sole insoles, but I've used them for over 7 years and have 8 pairs for everything from backpacking boots, to running shoes, to dress shoes, to my Sidis - and have a pair of their sandals as well. My feet are so flat I have a negative arch and the heating/molding serves only to take the edge off the support so it doesn't feel like you're standing on a superball.
http://www.yoursole.com/
Because of the flat feet, I've had more than a few problems with feet/ankles due to pounding of running and playing basketball. My sports orthopedist/D.P.M. years ago recommended these before going to $300-500/
pr. custom orthotics and I've never looked back. I wouldn't dare say that they will work for everyone, but they're reasonably priced enough to try given the extreme cost of the prescription alternative.
Good luck,
Steve.