I recently went to a physio for a foot problem I've been having which has been interfering with my caving and making it difficult to walk in unsupported shoes. I've been told I'm flatfooted and to look for some wellies which have medial arch support. Day to day i've been wearing insoles which do the same job but I doubt that insoles will last an intense caving trip so came here looking for any recommendations on wellie brands/types which might be useful for this problem yet still have the grip suitable for caving, or any durable insoles anyone might recommend. I am a student so nothing incredibly pricey, but willing to spend extra if it means I can cave without worrying about my foot anymore!
Technical wellie recommendations for a flatfooted caver?
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alastairgott
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I was using some insoles for a while, nothing to do with a foot problem. I had them left over from when i had to wear trainers as a lifeguard. And just put them in my boots for added comfort.
They lasted quite a few trips, before they gave up the ghost, i think it was mainly because i was prussiking and the mid part of the insole was plastic, so broke after time. But not until after 20+ trips.
I don't think there are any boots that have specific support, but you might find canyoning boots useful as they have laces though not as high so your feet may get wetter!
They lasted quite a few trips, before they gave up the ghost, i think it was mainly because i was prussiking and the mid part of the insole was plastic, so broke after time. But not until after 20+ trips.
I don't think there are any boots that have specific support, but you might find canyoning boots useful as they have laces though not as high so your feet may get wetter!
chunky
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Hi Mo,
I have a collapsed arch and have to wear insoles all the time. The best I've found are linked below. They aren't cheap, about ?20 off ebay, but they last a good year and I cave just about every weekend:
http://www.scholl.co.uk/home/foot-care/insoles-and-arch-supports/orthaheel/orthaheel-sport/
I have a collapsed arch and have to wear insoles all the time. The best I've found are linked below. They aren't cheap, about ?20 off ebay, but they last a good year and I cave just about every weekend:
http://www.scholl.co.uk/home/foot-care/insoles-and-arch-supports/orthaheel/orthaheel-sport/
Judi Durber
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chunky said:
Chunky, Thank you for the link. I think that is a good price especially if they last a year. I have been having to use my exceedingly expensive orthotics up to now and they don't like the grit & wet of even the few trips I have done with them.