[pct-l] Re: New Hiking Boots

[carolwbruno at yahoo.com (carol bruno)]

Yes, footwear can be taken to new levels.  My friend, who does triathlons, has an analysis of his shoes made by a foot specialist in order to determine the kind of shoes he should be wearing.  It is pretty cool actually and quite effective.  Good luck with the new boots.  So is the problem particularly with your feet or legs---or, if the legs,does that problem stem from the feet?  Oh well, going to crash and burn now in preparation for tomorrows day in ICU.
 
can'tquit

Hiker97@aol.com wrote:
I bought some new fabric hiking boots at the Foot Solutions store (footsolutionsshoes.com).  They are the MBT type footwear.  It is has a very interesting design, which will hopefully help with some heel problems.  I also had excellent insoles put int them that will help with diabetic issues.  Very nice.  I also got the free foot analysis done, which I recommend everyone do.  This analysis will also allow for a custom foot insole be made for the boots, if I decide to buy some.  The analysis was an eye opener for me.  Very interesting.  I found out some things I had no idea about.
 
The boots are around $260 and the off the shelf insoles were around $55, I think.  If you get custom made insoles for your feet, those are $250 and $199 for subsequent custom insoles.  I plan on the custom insoles for the big Section E expedition coming up in November.  Now, this all could be a big marketing scam, but I do not think so.  If it works and has the benefits are even near what is advertised, I would PAY A LOT MORE money than this for the benefits.  
 
I have been using the very good SuperFeet insoles for 30 years.  Compared to the insoles at the Foot Solution store, the SuperFeet are child's play.  No comparison.  Also, the website does not have boots displayed, but they are at the store.  Not very heavy and well made.  For my diabetic issues I also got the Diabetic Basics foot/body lotion (has antimicrobial ability), which I suspect would be VERY GOOD for everyone.
 
I knew I had to do better in the footwear and foot protection area (but I still love my Bite hiking sandals).  My question is has anyone used Foot Solutions stores or products?  I guess I should have asked this sooner. :-)   By the way, for you short folks, the MBT footwear makes you about 2 inches taller.
 
Thanks -Your hiking buddy, Switchback
Pro Consumer, Trail Dude & Camp Dandy

		
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