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SOLE Active & Active Wide Footbeds
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Product Description
Whether you’re looking for stability or just want some extra cushion, SOLE Active footbeds provide just the right amount of support for any activity. Available in regular or wide widths and thin, medium, and thick options, each footbed features a heat-and-wear-moldable base layer that adapts to your foot without compromising its orthopedic shape Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downwintermutt
52
Mar 24, 2018
//The thin soles are best worn in tight-fitting athletic shoes, such as cycling or racing flats. The medium soles are great for most active footwear and sneakers. Finally, the thick soles are ideal for loose-fitting footwear like hiking or work boots.//
i did not know that, and i own these already.
OCoelhoPreto
27
Jun 17, 2018
Is it just me or is the size chart in the description quite different to the one on SOLE's website? :/
OCoelhoPreto
27
Jun 22, 2018
OCoelhoPretoActually, I just realised that they've swapped around the men's and women's sizing charts in the description...that was confusing for awhile...
Odoyle21
0
Mar 27, 2018
Anyone try these in a hockey skate? I don't really want to change the way the skate fits, other than increasing the arch support. Definitely think the thick would be too much, but not sure if the thin or medium would work either..?
Curieux88
66
Mar 27, 2018
Odoyle21According to their site:
THIN FOOTBEDSIdeal for tight-fitting, low profile footwear with thin or no factory insoles such as slim-fitting dress shoes, casual shoes, slim running shoes, cycling shoes, cleats and ski boots.
i dont know how hockey skate fits, but im guessing it's gonna be a tight fit, like ski boots and cycling shoes. so maybe thin is the way to go
i dont know how hockey skate fits, but im guessing it's gonna be a tight fit, like ski boots and cycling shoes. so maybe thin is the way to go
CanadaGoose
80
May 1, 2019
I have been waiting a long time for this drop to arrive, and have passed on all the previous SOLE drops (@$20 - $35) for this specific one. But I have to say that I am disappointed in the price that Massdrop was able to negotiate for these. With 204 pairs previously sold, 34 pairs currently sold, and the potential for sales of over another 150 pairs (based on 212 requested community members), I would have expected a drop price of no more than $30-35 USD. At the current drop price of $40 USD (list price is $49), I am out. If Massdrop can return to it's roots, and provide a decent discount for mass group buys, I will happily place an order. But I am fearful that the new user-unfriendly website, the new name "Drop" (such a stupid name), and the dropping of "Mass" from it, is an indication of hard times to come for community members....
glennac
1363
May 1, 2019
CanadaGooseApparently, SOLE considers these premium footbeds and charges $15 more than they do the other models on their website as well. As one who has appreicated the Work and Sport ones, I too don't see the point in paying $15 more simply for the same benefit (even now I'm not percieving a difference between the two models that I currently have).
I'll just wait for the other models to return. Was hoping to get another pair at this point though.
McScoots
0
May 1, 2019
Has anyone tried these in altras? Any ideas on whether the wide would fit their wide forefoot better? I want to try these in my lone peak 4s.
CanadaGoose
80
May 1, 2019
McScootsI have not tried these, but this is from the SOLE website:
"Wide and natural-splay footwear is designed with a wider than usual toe-box and is usually the main feature of these shoes. If the Active Wide is for you, you probably already know it. Common shoe brands include Altra, Keen Wide, Brooks and Hoka, among others."
https://yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds/active-wide-thin/
"Ideal for tight-fitting, low profile footwear with thin or no factory insoles such as slim-fitting dress shoes, casual shoes, slim running shoes, cycling shoes, cleats and ski boots."
https://yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds/active-wide-medium/
"Ideal for most average-volume footwear and shoes with standard factory insoles such as running shoes, sneakers, basketball shoes, tennis shoes, loafers and casual shoes."
https://yoursole.com/us/mens/footbeds/active-wide-thick/
"Ideal for footwear with wiggle room, thick factory insoles and a wider shape such as trail/hiking boots, work boots, loose-fitting running shoes and winter boots."
Try measuring the thickness of the insole that came with your shoes, to determine which of these you might want to select (most will not chose "thin", so the choice would be between "medium" 1.6mm thick, or "thick" 3.2mm thick) Thicker insoles = more cushioning....
glennac
1363
May 1, 2019
Using Medium in mine. SOLE recommends you remove the existing footbeds and replace them with the SOLEs. However, I am trying both options. I removed the existing footbeds in my Adidas Terrex CMTK Trail shoes and put in the SOLEs. However, for my Escalantes, I simply inserted the SOLEs in over the existing Altra footbeds and it's working out fine since these shoes uppers are very soft.
If you remove the LPs existing footbeds I don't see a problem. The Thicks may not be much thicker than Altras footbeds already.
(Edited)
crainger
314
Keyboard Club Member
May 1, 2018
Mine just arrived. I ordered 1 of each in 12 Mens. Popped the thins in my Ultraboosts and I'm really impressed.
I got some Innov8's in a drop last week and will try the mediums in those and the thicks in my Timberland boots that came with the Ortholite insoles and not the amazing leather soles that came in the OG 6" boots.
Curieux88
66
Mar 27, 2018
RoDillai have both, but i ended up with superfeet. Not bc i abandoned the sole, but bc the superfeet doesnt wear out. I'm a heavy dude, 200lbs. Sole arch is moldable, but that means it will wear out sooner or later. I think the arch portion of mine just started collapsing after 1-2 yrs. I have superfeet blue, and they are still holding the same arch. I've had the superfeet for about 6 years now.
ZOSNESS
16
Mar 27, 2018
Curieux88SOLE says that for the average consumer under normal conditions your footbeds will last two pairs of shoes. Most of the time they will last longer depending on how they’ve been used.
The SOLE patented shape and construction is density mapped (variable density) in various areas so that they are flexible but cannot crush out in key support areas. Also during The heat and wear mold process the higher density areas do not become as flexible as low density areas and the thickness also does not allow for over molding. SOLE also uses open cell foam (think high density sponge) that will not crush at the same rate as closed cell foam (think packing bubbles that can pop).
I‘m over 200lbs and have pairs that are over five years old, but I also have multiple pairs in different types of footwear so I don’t have to move them around and because they molded the way I like them for those shoes, ski boots, hikers, etc.
The SOLE patented shape and construction is density mapped (variable density) in various areas so that they are flexible but cannot crush out in key support areas. Also during The heat and wear mold process the higher density areas do not become as flexible as low density areas and the thickness also does not allow for over molding. SOLE also uses open cell foam (think high density sponge) that will not crush at the same rate as closed cell foam (think packing bubbles that can pop).
I‘m over 200lbs and have pairs that are over five years old, but I also have multiple pairs in different types of footwear so I don’t have to move them around and because they molded the way I like them for those shoes, ski boots, hikers, etc.
glennac
1363
Apr 30, 2019
Can anyone comment on how these Actives are different from the Sport and Work ones I already use? What accounts for the $15 price difference? Thanks!
CanadaGoose
80
May 1, 2019
glennacHere is a selection chart from the SOLE website:
https://media.yoursole.com/media/ysdotcom/images/products/footbeds/Insole-Footbed-Comparison-Grid.pdf
I have found that trying to identify which insole is best for an individual, is a bit of a shell game; you have to pay your money, and take your chance. There is no way to know why these are so much more expensive than previous footbed drops, or why there is no significant discount. Generally, if there is no competition in the marketplace, there is no need to severely discount an item. With regard to product differences, many of us are in the same boat, as technical questions here seem to go unanswered by both the manufacturers and Massdrop (I think the new name "Drop" is stupid, and refuse to use it).
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