What are the pros/cons of wearing both superfeet type inserts and the insoles that come with the shoes? Im just getting off a case of achilles tendonitis and was wondering if it would be best to go with a superfeet type insert. Im 6'1, 155lb, and supinate a little bit.
Just going to say this, but your the first person i've ever heard that super pronates.
He didn't say super pronates, he said supinates.
Supination is like the opposite of overpronation, where most of your weight transfer during running is on the outside of your foot.
Superfeet are good for overpronaters and will do way more than the insole that comes with the shoe.
bumpsizzle
I would suggest wearing a good neutral cushion shoe that isn't too soft ie(nike-vomero) and where something more along the lines of a cumulus or saucony-ride. As far as the Superfeet go, they will be much better for your foot than the standard insole atleast until you get over the tendinitis. Superfeet (green specifically) have a deep heal cup that cradles the foot quite well and reduces the amount heal rotation allowed inside the shoe, which should help with your Achilles. I hope this helps but if you have access to a good running store in which the sales staff know their stuff I would recommend swinging by there and see how they can help.
If someone has flat feet, are superfeet or special insoles highly recommended, or is it fine to run in the stock insoles?
I didn't think this many people fell for the old Superfeet gimmick. So sad.
What is your goal?
http://www.quickswood.com/my_weblog/2006/08/athletic_footwe.html
If you supinate, I would be careful with Superfeet. They can easily force you out more than you already do. Those hard heels also don't feel that great with a sore achilles.
Personally, I think the big hard plastic piece in Superfeet is uncomfortable.