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Best shoe insoles?

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I recently bought a pair of dr scholl's massaging gel work insoles, and they help a lot. But when I went into the store, I pretty much bought the first pair of dr scholl's I saw, since I see their commercials and ads all the time and I figure they must be good, right? Well I realized I'm just a slave to dr scholl's amazing marketing, and I can't help but think there may be something better, and when this pair wears out and I buy a new pair, I need to be more informed.
What kind of insoles have you guys found best for standing/walking and lifting shit for 8+ hours a day? I was thinking about getting the sports one but I decinded on the work one instead, are the sports one's generally more high performace? This is the first time I've ever bought a pair of insoles so I have no idea what I'm doing....
 
Where specifically do you need cushioning? What type of shoe are you wearing?
 
Best insoles:

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What kinds of shoes are you allowed to wear at work? Any kind?
 
^ If you're wearing a skate shoe, it's no wonder your feet hurt so much! Skate shoes are made to be large so that you can easily land on a skateboard, not stand for eight hours a day.

Honestly, I suggest either a pair of Pumas or a pair of Vibrams (but I suggest Vibrams for everything except winterwear).
 
You don't have to get Vibrams if you want a shoe that promotes proper form. There are a lot of good choices nowadays.
 
I totally fucked my Achilles tendon working as a bar-back... specialist and physical therapy dudes suggested "Superfeet" insoles (only thing better is custom orthotics if your insurances covers it, apparently).

I just recently purchased the Superfeet Green insoles, so I can't vouch, but supposedly they are great. I've had Achilles problems that have put a serious damper on my life for the better part of 10 months, so I hope these fuckers work.

best of luck.
 
Ive found that I need good arch support. I dont know what brand to reccomend, though.

Also, try this, it's helped me when I wore my Adio shoes to work.

LACE THOSE FUCKERS UP TIGHT!! It seems to help my feet and legs when my whole foot is tightly supported.

I now use a running type shoe for work...I think theyre Asics (sp?). Although, I still have problems when I have to stand more or less in place for over an hour. My feet, legs and back start to really hurt.
I wish I knew a better way to alleviate this shit.
 
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