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SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume

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SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume

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These SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series custom footbeds can help relieve foot pain, soreness and excess motion in your larger-volume outdoor and athletic footwear.

Tested in some of the most demanding conditions in the world by mountaineer Ed Viesturs, these footbeds work well in hiking, mountaineering and steel-toe boots
They also work great in high-volume (more room) running shoes
Heat-moldable three-layer design ensures a personalized fit and ample support to help control motion and absorb shock
Can be worn with or without heat-molding to achieve proper amount of support and custom shape
Wicking, perforated polyester top helps manage moisture and balance friction control with comfort
3.2mm of SOFTEC open-cell urethane in middle layer delivers superior shock absorption and durability for long-term cushioning comfort
EVA heat-moldable foam base supplies lightweight cushioning and a custom shape
Easy molding: warm footbeds in 200°F oven for about two minutes, then remove and place inside footwear
Opti-Therm Molding indicator makes custom fitting a snap--indicator turns black when insoles are ready to be removed from oven
Finally, step into the footwear and stand straight with feet shoulder width apart for two minutes
Aggressive arch and deep heel cups offer support and pronation control for a plush yet static fit; hand-wash to clean
Please note: sizing of the SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series custom footbeds is based on US Men's sizes

Ed Viesturs and SOLE have joined forces to encourage under-privileged youth to be active and get into the outdoors. $2.00 from the sale of each pair of Ed Viesturs Signature Edition footbeds is donated directly to Big City Mountaineers.

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SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume Customer Reviews

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SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume

4.4

(based on 46 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (35)
Good support (35)
Durable (26)
Stable (10)
Breathable (8)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (30)
Everyday (29)
Supportive footwear (23)
Sport (18)
High arch (9)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Comfort driven (15), Conservative (6), Stylish (6), Alternative (5), Casual dresser (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

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Jun

2013

5.0

great product

By T J

from Carrollton, Tx

About Me Conservative

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

High Arch
Hiking
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

These inserts (or footbeds) are used mainly in my hiking boots for comfort, support, and to absorb a lot of the impact involved in hiking trails and mountain climbing. Have used others but these are the best I have found mainly because of my high arches. This is my second pair which I plan to use in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in August 2013. They are extremely comfortable and I don't wind up nursing my feet after a long hike. They provide fantastic support for my whole foot, not just my arch. The difference between regular inserts and these is enormous if you plan to walk in rocky terrain or in a rough environment. At the end of the day they are worth the price, my feet are worth much more.

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May

2013

5.0

Love them!

By KfabRunning

from SLC, utah

About Me Stylish

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Pros

Comfortable
Pronation Control
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Sport
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

I am a runner that has struggled with plantar fasciitis. The hard custom inserts were too hard for me but the Sole inserts are perfect! I keep them in my running shoes, my fun shoes and I use the winter ones for my workboots (EMS). The inserts last a long time and hold up to my constant activity.

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Apr

2013

4.0

worth the price

By No10oX

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Stylish

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Sport
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

I'm on my feet most of my work day. I run for cardio and do pretty intense leg workouts a couple times a week in hiking boots for stability and support.
I've got a pair of these insoles in all of my shoes. They're what I buy whenever REI offers a discount coupon.
I prefer these to Superfeet Green.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great product

By Loves to cook

from Denver, CO

About Me Stylish

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Place In Shoes
Supportive
True To Size

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Hiking
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

True fit, comfortable in variety of shoes. Sales staff very helpful in determining correct insert to buy and helped w/ fit. Price is a little high, but product is quality.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Worth every penny!!

By paramaniac

from Philadelphia PA

About Me Conservative

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Durable
Easy To Mold
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
High Arch
Hiking
Low Arch
Sport
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

During a recent trip to a thrift store, I stumbled across an almost brand new pair of Merrell Low top light hikers. They were only $8.00 but the insole was missing from one of the shoes. We immediately went to REI in Conshohocken and bought a set of these insoles and I havent taken the shoes off since!

The fitting/molding process took only a few minutes in the oven. The directions were spot on.

I really like the fact that I can take them out and put them into any other pair of shoes that I own.

Great product for a great price!!

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Feb

2013

4.0

Good Arch, Poor Size

By tbrandon

from Big Sur, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Supportive

Cons

Too much volume

Best Uses

Backpacking
High Arch
Hiking
Supportive Footwear
With Lots Of Weight

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

These had the highest arch of anything I could find in REI, and they made the difference between a super sore morton's toe and a great, enjoyable hike through the Santa Lucia's.

These kept up there support through moderate, 10 mile, 2600 v. ft days, even under 300 lbs of weight (me and pack).

The downside is, as with many high arched insoles, these took up a lot of space in my hiking shoes (Teva 4103), so it didn't cup my heal as well as it did with the previous insoles.

If you, as I do, already have high volume feet, you may struggle to find a shoe or boot with enough volume for these and your feet. If you can though, they're great for the arch, and shaped my foot well enough to relieve most, if not all, of the pressure from morton's toe.

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Feb

2013

5.0

Very Good Insoles/Footbeds

By DocTom

from Kansas City, MO

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Pronation Control
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
Hiking
Sport
Supportive Footwear

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

It took a while to find these great food beds on the REI site, but I was glad when I did. This is my third pair, they work well for me, and I have really weird feet and neuropathy.

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Feb

2013

2.0

arch too aggressive

By carpediemkath

from Tucson, AZ

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Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

After wearing these for several months and hoping I'd get used to them, I finally had to give up. I found that the arch support was just "too aggressive." It's too high and hurts my feet. If you need a lot of arch support these may be for you, but if you have a neutral foot these may be a little too much for you.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Supportive & comfortable

By mco

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Conservative

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Supportive

Cons

Best Uses

Everyday
High Arch
Hiking
Sport

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

My doctor had recommended Superfeet inserts, however they did not have a high enough arch to support my foot. While these are not perfect, the Signature Series Custom Footbeds have a higher arch, have been durable, and far cheaper than custom orthotics.

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Nov

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

best insole on the market

By cee dee

from henderson nevada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cushy
Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Travel

Comments about SOLE Ed Viesturs Signature Series Custom Footbeds - High Volume:

i am 52yr old flight attendant. i used to ski rock climb hike and participate in many sports living in colorado. now im post 8 surgeries including total hip replacement. i have leg descrepency and am post acl reconstruction. i have arthritis in spine/other original hip. ive tried: mega comfort insoles, aetrex (the walking company) insoles and now sole insoles. aetrex expensive and only last 6 months. both aetrex and mega comfort dont last cuz memory foam doesnt remember...(thats a joke ...but true statement)....sole insole offers more/better support while still comfy...and costs less and lasts longer. i have so many osteo problems but thanx to these insoles...i can walk all day as flight attendant and work out without limping like i was pre-sole brand insoles. i would recommend these insoles to anyone. they are life savers. heres to happy feet :)