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2009 Superfeet Hot Pink Premium Insoles | Reviewed On: April 7, 2009
Gear Reviews>>Boots/Foot Wear>>Footbeds>>Superfeet Hot Pink Premium InsolesPRODUCT SUMMARY
By Swiss Miss
THE GOOD
Superfeet designed this snowsport specific insole to fit womens feet and give them the power and edge control needed for a long, hard day of skiing. I have tried many different insoles in my ski boots over the years and these seem to fit my foot the best (I have a narrow, low volume foot with medium arches). Not only are they extremely comfortable and supportive, but they are also warmer than anything I have tried!
The insoles have a shiny space blanket-type material called Thermo-Foil on the bottom of the toes which reflects cold air down and warm air up. On top of the Thermo-Foil is an AirWeave layer which traps warm air from from the toes and provides a little more cushion.
THE BAD
1. These support very well, though I wish the arch extended a little further forward on my foot. In other pairs of insoles I often go a size bigger to accommodate the arches, but with Superfeet, fitting the heel cup is most important.
2. At about $50, these cost more than regular Superfeet, but it's worth it.
3. For those with already tight boots, these insoles might have too much volume
4. Generally, for ski performance insoles should have less cushion and more support.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you don't have some sort of custom insole in your ski boots (or in every pair of shoes you own for that matter) you are missing out! Each brand seems to have a different fit- some have higher arches, some have longer arches, some have more or less of a heel cut. For average arches, heels and width, Superfeet are my personal favorite and the thermo-foil feature on the Hot Pink model keeps my feet warmer than all other insoles.
For fitting, start with your shoe size to find which will fit. I wear a size 24 ski boot and went with size C, though sometimes I go up to a D for arch length.
Guys: check out the RedHot insoles!
On the coldest day I have used them (-20F in the Cameron Pass backcountry), my toes still got really cold, but did so more slowly than usual and warmed up much more quickly.
Guys: check out the RedHot insoles!
By Swiss Miss
THE GOOD
Superfeet designed this snowsport specific insole to fit womens feet and give them the power and edge control needed for a long, hard day of skiing. I have tried many different insoles in my ski boots over the years and these seem to fit my foot the best (I have a narrow, low volume foot with medium arches). Not only are they extremely comfortable and supportive, but they are also warmer than anything I have tried!
The insoles have a shiny space blanket-type material called Thermo-Foil on the bottom of the toes which reflects cold air down and warm air up. On top of the Thermo-Foil is an AirWeave layer which traps warm air from from the toes and provides a little more cushion.
THE BAD
1. These support very well, though I wish the arch extended a little further forward on my foot. In other pairs of insoles I often go a size bigger to accommodate the arches, but with Superfeet, fitting the heel cup is most important.
2. At about $50, these cost more than regular Superfeet, but it's worth it.
3. For those with already tight boots, these insoles might have too much volume
4. Generally, for ski performance insoles should have less cushion and more support.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you don't have some sort of custom insole in your ski boots (or in every pair of shoes you own for that matter) you are missing out! Each brand seems to have a different fit- some have higher arches, some have longer arches, some have more or less of a heel cut. For average arches, heels and width, Superfeet are my personal favorite and the thermo-foil feature on the Hot Pink model keeps my feet warmer than all other insoles.
For fitting, start with your shoe size to find which will fit. I wear a size 24 ski boot and went with size C, though sometimes I go up to a D for arch length.
Guys: check out the RedHot insoles!
On the coldest day I have used them (-20F in the Cameron Pass backcountry), my toes still got really cold, but did so more slowly than usual and warmed up much more quickly.
Guys: check out the RedHot insoles!
OUR ADVICE
AVG USER ADVICE
Best in Test
AVG USER ADVICE
Novelty
| DURABILITY | 5/5, I've used one pair of Superfeet footbeds for 3 years now and they haven't packed out. |
|---|---|
| COMFORT | 4/5, The support from these insoles comes from the heel cup, but I wish the arches were longer. |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | 5/5 |
| SMELL RESISTANCE | 4/5 Great so far, but there's only so much that can be done! |
Gear Reviews>>Boots/Foot Wear>>Footbeds>>Superfeet Hot Pink Premium Insoles
PRODUCT SPECS
| AVG PRICE | $47.95 |
|---|---|
| MATERIALS | Foam, Plastic, ThermoFoil |
| ARCH | Medium |
| VOLUME | Medium |
| SIZES | Women's 4.5-12 |
| BEST USE | Ski and snowboard boots, mountaineering boots |
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That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?
freeheelgirl wrote on 04/08/09 at 10:17:18 am pst:
Ooo - these sound like a great idea!
Their Advice
n/a
Bill Waterfield wrote on 05/15/09 at 09:44:32 am pst:
I've never had success with inserts in ski boots...the fit always seems off with the arch. In hiking boots it's a different story for some reason...pretty sure my feet are bi-soler
Their Advice
So So
Tyler wrote on 08/21/11 at 11:58:52 am pst:
The hotPINK's are a nice women's insole for winter ski boots. The REDhot is the men's version. They are a good orthotic insole that helps with appropiate heat release too. Let us know if we can help at www.TheInsoleStore.com with any questions on these insoles or others.
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