Ski footbed for beginners

[peepo]

Newbie question: Are you supposed to take out the original insole in the ski boots, then put the footbed into the boots? or should the footbed sit on top of the original insole?

thanks!

 

[Philpug]

Newbie question: Are you supposed to take out the original insole in the ski boots, then put the footbed into the boots? or should the footbed sit on top of the original insole?

thanks!

Take out original, one footbed per boot.

 

[dbostedo]

Just to make sure...

We're just talking about the insole/footbed inside the liner. Inside your boot shell under the liner will also be a a boot board - stiff flat wood or plastic that give a flat base for the liner to sit on.

So inside each boot shell you'll have one boot board, then the liner, and then one footbed/insole inside the liner.

 

[peepo]

Just to make sure...

We're just talking about the insole/footbed inside the liner. Inside your boot shell under the liner will also be a a boot board - stiff flat wood or plastic that give a flat base for the liner to sit on.

So inside each boot shell you'll have one boot board, then the liner, and then one footbed/insole inside the liner.

Yup, inside the liner!

 

[Jilly]

Yes, replace that stock footbed with something with support.. ie custom or at least Superfeet type.

 

[Carl]

Yes, replace that stock footbed with something with support.. ie custom or at least Superfeet type.

Not everyone needs to replace the stock foot beds.

 

[Prosper]

Not everyone needs to replace the stock foot beds.

I'm extremely flat footed and my very reputable and capable boot fitter recommended against a custom foot bed for me based on a number of reasons. Get thee to a good boot fitter.

 

[dj61]

I'm extremely flat footed and my very reputable and capable boot fitter recommended against a custom foot bed for me based on a number of reasons. Get thee to a good boot fitter.

Hard to find one that does not recommend an additional purchase.

 

[jt10000]

Hard to find one that does not recommend an additional purchase.

I imagine it depends on how the rest of your body performs with the flat feet. For me, flat feet mean my knee does not track straight up and down when it is flexed and extended. So the correction of the footbed is very helpful. I think that is by far the most common situation.

 

[DanoT]

I'm extremely flat footed and my very reputable and capable boot fitter recommended against a custom foot bed for me based on a number of reasons. Get thee to a good boot fitter.

I have a low arch and have gone with a semi custom footbed that features a low arch support in the right spot with no other mods needed. My point is that stock footbeds are very low quality and even a minimally modded or unmodded aftermarket footbed is an upgrade in comfort, fit (being the mirror image of the bottom of your foot, it tends to lock your foot in place), and possibly warmth over what comes with the boot.

I used to work at a ski shop and every manufacturer's rep at the Product Knowledge sessions would remove the stock footbed and state that they are garbage and should be thrown away. The only function of a stock footbed is to allow a customer to try on a boot in the store without having to bring his or her own custom footbed with them.

 

[ikou]

I would like to ask if there are any requirements for the selection of ski insoles? I always have a little problem with the arch of my foot. Would it be more comfortable to switch to a more shock-resistant insole?

 

[Philpug]

I would like to ask if there are any requirements for the selection of ski insoles? I always have a little problem with the arch of my foot. Would it be more comfortable to switch to a more shock-resistant insole?

A lot depends on how mobile your foot is and how flexible. A proper footbed will accommodate, not correct.

 

[Zirbl]

I used to work at a ski shop and every manufacturer's rep at the Product Knowledge sessions would remove the stock footbed and state that they are garbage and should be thrown away. The only function of a stock footbed is to allow a customer to try on a boot in the store without having to bring his or her own custom footbed with them.

You didn't ask how many of their contracted athletes keep the stock footbeds then?

 

[KinPer]

I have a low arch and have gone with a semi custom footbed that features a low arch support in the right spot with no other mods needed. My point is that stock footbeds are very low quality and even a minimally modded or unmodded aftermarket footbed is an upgrade in comfort, fit (being the mirror image of the bottom of your foot, it tends to lock your foot in place), and possibly warmth over what comes with the boot.

I used to work at a ski shop and every manufacturer's rep at the Product Knowledge sessions would remove the stock footbed and state that they are garbage and should be thrown away. The only function of a stock footbed is to allow a customer to try on a boot in the store without having to bring his or her own custom footbed with them.

Read this thread. And now I understand why I'm uncomfortable with the standard footbed. Indeed, it's better to spend the money and get a custom footbed than go through the hassle of a standard one.
Or is that not a big deal for a beginner?

Hi all!

 

[KevinF]

Read this thread. And now I understand why I'm uncomfortable with the standard footbed. Indeed, it's better to spend the money and get a custom footbed than go through the hassle of a standard one.
Or is that not a big deal for a beginner?

Hi all!

It is hard to overstate the importance of having your foot be stable so that you can easily balance on it.

If your foot is wobbling around in the boot essentially "searching" for some kind of support, then you won't be able to balance on it, and if you can't balance on it, you can't ski.

You can "correct" it (to some degree) by using muscular strength to just "will" your foot into a fixed position, but that's exhausting. If your foot is just being cradled in a nice relaxed supported position... everything else becomes easy.

As has been stated elsewhere in this thread -- the degree of customization your foot requires is very much a custom process. Some people get lucky and can utilize stock footbeds; others need some work done.

 

[KinPer]

It is hard to overstate the importance of having your foot be stable so that you can easily balance on it.

If your foot is wobbling around in the boot essentially "searching" for some kind of support, then you won't be able to balance on it, and if you can't balance on it, you can't ski.

You can "correct" it (to some degree) by using muscular strength to just "will" your foot into a fixed position, but that's exhausting. If your foot is just being cradled in a nice relaxed supported position... everything else becomes easy.

As has been stated elsewhere in this thread -- the degree of customization your foot requires is very much a custom process. Some people get lucky and can utilize stock footbeds; others need some work done.

Thank you. I have noticed that it is impossible to last long on muscular exertion.
I'll be thinking about a new footbed.

 

[DanoT]

A good custom footbed, although pricey, will outlast your ski boots and can thus be transferred to the next pair of boots and maybe the next boots after that.

 

[puckbeeoutlander]

when it comes to ski boots, it's usually best to take out the original insole That way, you can rock your footbed directly in the boots for a more customized fit and killer comfort on the slopes!