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I've gotten to the point where I often need to use aftermarket insoles for my feet to be comfortable.  As some may know, many/most aftermarket insoles basically add 5-10mm of stand-height to shoes, and don't often necessarily fit very well in modern shoes.

Now, with some golf shoes having large, thick midsoles and bottoms, I feel like I'm standing on blocks with a Superfeet Green in an Adidas shoe.  My particular shoe has a foamy thick midsole and a high-feeling stand-height to begin with.

A side point is that I'm finding that maybe somewhat-rigid and supportive aftermarket insoles don't mesh well with new modern midsoles and outsole foams/thermoplastics that are often designed to be like they are for functionality.

Perhaps rigid insoles work best in traditional, rigid golf shoes?

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I can’t help you. I prefer the least “support” and thinner, flexible, lightweight shoes that are low or zero drop.

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On 6/8/2019 at 9:11 AM, iacas said:

I can’t help you. I prefer the least “support” and thinner, flexible, lightweight shoes that are low or zero drop.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

Does anyone who used aftermarket insoles in golf shoes have any comments on the types of shoes they work best in?

 

A long, long shot:  anybody reading this thread either a podiatrist and/or a shoe designer or related profession?  What besides gripping the turf and providing at least a modicum of support are golf shoes supposed to do?  With respect to the bottom of the foot and associated swing mechanics, does support or lack thereof in certain areas of the foot translate into issues with the golf swing?

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@MallardDrakeI hope a podiatrist will answer your question because it may be helpful to many.  But some may find the solution in paying a bit more for quality shoes like TrueLinks or ECCO. I had similar issues to yours and tried various insoles, both very supportive in the arch and the flat kind that have little nubbies to massage your feet. Then I discovered TrueLinks shoes that may be what @iacas was referring to; my two pairs are a little older but extremely durable and comfortable with no need for inserts. Best, -Marv

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19 hours ago, MallardDrake said:

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

Does anyone who used aftermarket insoles in golf shoes have any comments on the types of shoes they work best in?

 

A long, long shot:  anybody reading this thread either a podiatrist and/or a shoe designer or related profession?  What besides gripping the turf and providing at least a modicum of support are golf shoes supposed to do?  With respect to the bottom of the foot and associated swing mechanics, does support or lack thereof in certain areas of the foot translate into issues with the golf swing?

FWIW, I use Sole insoles with my golf shoes including my True shoes which are like the current Majors. I have high arches and arthritis in my right big toes and need support there. But really stiff golf shoes don't work for me. The insole that comes with almost any golf shoe is not that great IMO.

The Sole insole molds to your feet. Insoles from podiatrists are really expensive.

So what I do is bring my insole to my local golf store and try on a bunch of shoes with the insole and walk around. Pick the shoe for fit and comfort with the insole.

Best of luck.

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