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- Jun 24, 2023
Hi everyone! I have a pretty specific question regarding insoles, arch supports, and options beyond what comes with stock boots.
I just got new boots, Jackson Supreme 5430 Low Cut. The Matrix insoles that come with them aren't great- the arch of the insole is way too far back towards the heel for my foot's shape. The insoles add pressure, making the boots very uncomfortable at the medial aspect of my heels- not just the plantar surface, but the area on the inner side of my foot, directly below my medial malleolus (the bony bump on the inner ankle). I tried on the boots with the insoles removed, and it's not the padding in the boot adding this pressure, it's the insoles trying to support an arch that is not where the arch of my foot actually is. I am trying to find an insole that will work well to support my arch- in the right location. I need the arch support more under my navicular and medial cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal, not under the talo/navicular joint. I have flexible flat feet, and I pronate a lot. The Supreme insoles that Jackson used to make seem like they would be a good option for me, but they don't make them anymore and I can't find them online. I've looked at options like Superfeet, but I don't think they have much support, it doesn't look like they have much of an arch. I don't necessarily need a huge arch support, I just need a little bit of support and stability under my arch.
If anyone has suggestions of other insoles/arch supports to try, I'd be very grateful! Thanks!
Also a side note to add background info, I'm a coach and skater- part-time coach with mostly group lessons, and skating just for fun right now- landing all my doubles still, I'm considering going back to competing eventually, or at least finishing my dance tests. I'm currently in Edea Ice Fly and they are fine with arch support, but they're breaking down unreasonably fast even with the proper lacing technique, so I'm moving on from Edea. I loved my old custom Harlicks (lost in a fire 2 years ago) but can't do their crazy long wait time right now. The Jackson's aren't the most comfortable right now even after heat molding, but I think they will be once I can figure out a better insole, and once I get my blades in and can start breaking them in!
Thank you in advance for any suggestions!
I just got new boots, Jackson Supreme 5430 Low Cut. The Matrix insoles that come with them aren't great- the arch of the insole is way too far back towards the heel for my foot's shape. The insoles add pressure, making the boots very uncomfortable at the medial aspect of my heels- not just the plantar surface, but the area on the inner side of my foot, directly below my medial malleolus (the bony bump on the inner ankle). I tried on the boots with the insoles removed, and it's not the padding in the boot adding this pressure, it's the insoles trying to support an arch that is not where the arch of my foot actually is. I am trying to find an insole that will work well to support my arch- in the right location. I need the arch support more under my navicular and medial cuneiform and base of 1st metatarsal, not under the talo/navicular joint. I have flexible flat feet, and I pronate a lot. The Supreme insoles that Jackson used to make seem like they would be a good option for me, but they don't make them anymore and I can't find them online. I've looked at options like Superfeet, but I don't think they have much support, it doesn't look like they have much of an arch. I don't necessarily need a huge arch support, I just need a little bit of support and stability under my arch.
If anyone has suggestions of other insoles/arch supports to try, I'd be very grateful! Thanks!
Also a side note to add background info, I'm a coach and skater- part-time coach with mostly group lessons, and skating just for fun right now- landing all my doubles still, I'm considering going back to competing eventually, or at least finishing my dance tests. I'm currently in Edea Ice Fly and they are fine with arch support, but they're breaking down unreasonably fast even with the proper lacing technique, so I'm moving on from Edea. I loved my old custom Harlicks (lost in a fire 2 years ago) but can't do their crazy long wait time right now. The Jackson's aren't the most comfortable right now even after heat molding, but I think they will be once I can figure out a better insole, and once I get my blades in and can start breaking them in!
Thank you in advance for any suggestions!