footbed suggestions

[gjk5]

I bought a pair of Hanwag Mountain Light boots last year, and so far I love them. They call them "warm weather" boots but I hunted 3rd rifle in them last year. Worked fine if you are moving.


At any rate, I am less than thrilled with the footbed that came with it. I have looked at the Synergy from Lathrop, but it looks almost like a gel insert and I HATE gel inserts.

Anyone have input on the Synergy or suggestions for others?

[Tim in Washington]

Lathrop is supposed to be introducing a new heat mold-able insert soon.Maybe you should give them a call.Ive got the Synery foot beds and like them.But I think they are a bit over priced
Tim

[mtntrapper1]

Try Superfeet insoles, Ive used them for years, hold up like rock, great product. I used them in Mountaineering boots for years. REI has them in Spokane I know. They have several grades of stiffness and padding. I use the toughest typically. I use them now in hikers both light and heavy, and Hoffman pack boots for added stiffness when I want it. Good luck.

[Timber338]

Originally Posted by mtntrapper1

Try Superfeet insoles...

I agree. I have an older pair of Danner Pronghorns (non-insulated) and they come with pretty flimsy insoles. After a few years of packing out elk quarters my feet were getting pretty beat up. I replaced them with Superfeet and the extra support they give when hiking with a heavy load is great.

[Scot E]

The Meindl Perfekt cork footbeds aren't made for other boots so they won't fit in some but if you can get them to fit they are the most comfortable I have ever used.

Scot E.

[gjk5]

I just bought some Meindl trail shoes and the Air Active insoles seem pretty good too. I am going to head to Cabelas with those Hanwags and see what I can find.

[bronco]

+1 for Superfeet

I have them in every boot I own. My Hanwag Alaska GTX, Meindl Island MFS and Danner Super Rainforest all have Superfeet green in them if that gives you some confidance. Wear them heavy for a year and then toss them or light and you can get a couple years out of a pair. They are not that expensive and your feet will thank you!