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#1 ·
Has anyone used these versus some of the other popular insole solutions? I am interested in buying them to help reduce heal lift and support my arch a little better. I was also considering a J-bars/ foam on-top of that if needed. There seems to be more space towards my heal then the front of the boot, so I have a bit of lift.

I am rocking Burton Rulers FYI
 
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Insoles will not help you with heel lift. For that you will need J-bars, L-bars or maybe wraparounds. Tognar has a wide and great collection for your needs.

Still, I highly recommend getting better insoles for arch support. Shredsoles have good reviews. I personally prefer Footprint Game Changers. They are pretty much as good as the expensive custom footbeds but much cheaper. Also, their cushioning is really good.
 
#3 ·
I was looking at the infamous Superfeet red hots as well.

I did see the game changers on YouTube or some other site, but I was a bit skeptically of me molding them the wrong way. Do they give a lot of support, or do they just simply fit to your foot.
 
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I did see the game changers on YouTube or some other site, but I was a bit skeptically of me molding them the wrong way. Do they give a lot of support, or do they just simply fit to your foot.
You can't really mold them the wrong way. Put water in, put the insole in a shoe and walk around for a few minutes. The upside is that they mold to your arch exactly the right amount and stay like that.

I don't really know what you mean by asking if they give a lot of support. They fit your foot. I believe the support mainly comes from the boot.
 
#4 ·
I've used Shred Soles and have a brand new pair ready to put in my new boots this year (review). As Basti mentioned, these are really not going to help with heel lift, but I'd still recommend them for overall comfort, support, and better riding experience.

There are other brands out there like Remind Insoles and a few others that don't come to mind immediately, but Shred Soles are the only ones I have experience with.
 
#6 · (Edited)
Will they honor their 90-money back? I did not find any contact information on their web pages, so how would a return work? I would just want to put my feet into them for an hour or so.

I am most concerned about the arc being to high and the cant being uncomfortable.

@David, I noted in your review you sometimes get a pinch around your arch, was that due to having slightly wider feet?

My feet are not as narrow as most but shouldn't be considered wide (I can't wear Nike, and I find New Balance Regular to be quite comfortable). I read on these forums that the superfeet helped with that problem.

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Maybe I won't fix the heel lift, but either way an insole would make me more comfortable. I ordered foam, heal wedges, and insole blanks. I will find a combination that works for me.
 
#9 ·
Thanks for that phone number, I am going to try these first - If they are uncomfortable, I will return them I suppose

I just called Nate and he talked to me for a bit. He offered me free shipping xD
 
#12 ·
I have very flat feet, and am an over pronator. For most regular shoes, I use Blue superfeets, and finally ended up getting custom orthotics made for my cycling shoes. The Shred soles, while much better than most stock sock liners, didn't have enough structure under the arch and didn't work well for me. Super feets have hard plastic to maintain the shape of their arch, and my custom orthotics are molded plastic. SOLE's also have harder, less flexible material in the arch but it wasn't high enough for me.

A quick test you can do is to wet your feet and then walk on a cement floor. Look back at the wet imprint your feet have left.
If your imprint looks like the far right, than I'd suggest not going with shredsoles.

Great guy, neat company though.
 
#13 ·
i switched to shredsoles from aline for the past two months and ilike them much better. i do have normal feet so i guess that helps.:) hope you can find one that fits you well, either get them custom fitted from a foot doc or boot fitter or buy one online and hope for the best.
 
#15 · (Edited)
Shred Soles is running a preseason 10% discount and free shipping specifically for snowboardingforum.com members. Just enter discount code "snowboardingforum" when checking out.

Cheers

Nate
717-395-6138
www.shredsoles.com

*Free shipping valid in US and Canada only
How long are you running this discount? My boots, which fit nicely and even a bit tight when I bought them, have packed out a bit and I was looking at the blank soles to help get that snugness back. Would these help with the tiny bit of heel lift I'm getting that is caused by the packing out? I didn't have any lift when I first got them. Eventually getting new boots but really wanted to make these last another season and get boots at the end of the season with sales/when I got some extra cash. Thanks!

PS...if you have any free samples lying around...I keed, I keed (sorta)
 
#17 ·
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#18 ·
These canted insoles are a dream come true!

Shred Soles are a dream come true especially if you suffer from knee pain. Snowboarding can be hard on your knees, even more so if you have a wider stance. The way the insoles are designed to be tapered/canted inward have been a blessing for my knees. They are very similar to the high end bindings that you see on the market with the canted foot beds, but for a fraction of the price. I am such a fan of the canted design of the insoles that I also have a pair of canted foot bed bindings from Ride. There are several different brands that offer the canted foot bed binding, but Shred Soles are the only insole that I know of that are canted. I feel that the two work well together but if you can only afford one, start with the insoles. Also, If you already own a pair of canted foot bed bindings these are the perfect addition to them. They will work with any bindings but I am a huge fan of the canted bindings. I have used my Shred Soles in several different brands of boots and they work well in each boot. In my opinion, canted is way more comfortable. Your feet are the foundation to your body. Take good care of them.
 

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