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Hey,

As we age this age happen.

My feet are telling me about it. I do not have much of am arch, been flat footed all my life. The Army made to worst.

I am on my feet eight hours a day.

What are the best boot inserts for a old big dude just trying to make it through the day? Better boots to try? Must be steel toe boots.

Also where do you get them from.
 
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I really like the cheap(er) dr scholls custom orthotics at Walmart.

You have to find one with a measuring station. It's a computer controlled gizmo you stand on and follow the steps and then it tells you which one you need.

They sell for about $44 a piece but once you know the number you can buy cheaper Chinese versions on amazon for about half that price.

I have a pair in every pair of boots or shoes I wear regularly.
 
Dr schools website says the Walmart in east Dixie has the fitting station.

It's usually by the pharmacy.
 
They ain't cheap, $50 off Amazon, and you need to think about your foot's needs like arch support, cushioning, etc but check out CurrexSoles. They have various types and arch heights so you can semi-customize them. In workboots I take them out at night to let them air out and dry. About once a month hand wash them on the weekend and a good year wear out if them before they go in my yardwork shoes. You can also try SofSoles Perfomers which have varying arch support heights also but you aren't going to save even $10.
 
What part of your feet hurt?

The best insoles I've ever had are Rocky airport. Their boots are average but their insoles are excellent.
 
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I've found it to be like holsters - trial and error until something fits.

Just my opinion/experience, the insole is the key ingredient. I'm the opposite - high arch - but I can take the right insole across dress shoes, boots, running shoes, etc. While having a good shoe/boot makes a difference, it doesn't have anywhere close to the impact of having your foot on the right contact/support points.

I have a high arch, but use Aetrex/Lynco orthotics. Other have great success with Softsoles or Dr Scholls.
 
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I have had trouble with my feet for a number of years and couldn't find an insole that felt good (I tried several, including the Dr. Scholls one) until someone recommended to me the Powerstep ProTech Met and Pinnacle Plus. My problem, in addition to being overweight and having fallen arches, my metatarsal arch was flat and the area behind my toes always hurt. You can find these on Amazon or Fleet Feet for about $40, but it is worth it if it works for you. I have three or four pairs that I rotate around to whatever shoes I am wearing.
 
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I like the Superfeet orange insole, but I was too cheap to put them in everything. Going from them to others was painful.
Our local Saf gard sells some bake to fit insoles I'll probably give a go soon.

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I wear steel toed shoes at work all the time. And given that I do a LOT of walking on steel deckplates on the ships I work on, inserts are important.

First, the quickest and easiest inserts to use that provide lots of comfort and protection are the Dr. Sholl's Comfort Double Air-Pillo Insoles. You can buy them at Walmart. They are literally twice as thick as the regular foam insoles.

Second, make sure the insoles of your safety boots/shoes properly fit the soles of your feet. There are several aftermarket insoles designed to replace these. Experiment with a few to find ones you like. And use the Dr. Sholl's Comfort Double Air-Pillo insoles on top of these.

Third, periodically replace the Dr. Sholl's Comfort Double Air-Pillos as they show signs of wear. Too many people treat these like they should last the life of their shoes, and that's false. I replace mine about once a month, give or take as necessary.
 
I know it's the more expensive version, but a new pair of good boots may be better. I'll swear by a pair of Redwings. I've tried a few insoles, but I'm two years into a pair of Redwings and they still feel like the showroom floor.

The best insoles I found were Super Feet. They're at REI. Kinda pricey. The squishy gel ones have always been short lived to me. Gimmick if you ask me.
 
I like these from Walmart. I'm on my feet 12 -16 hours a day ,21k to 26k steps a day.
 

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