Any of the better quality hiking boots will do the job. They have a stiffer
mid sole for dealing with rocks etc. I use Asolo's Fugitive (US10.5). They
work great and are very comfortable working on my R25 100'.
Randy N1KWF
On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 8:10 AM, Craig Smith <craig@powersmith.net> wrote:
> Not sure most boots would have room for a quarter inch plywood insole, but
> no need for something this thick.
>
> A good quality commercial insole will work wonders and only costs perhaps
> $30. The secret is to get one that is RIGID and STIFF. Many, if not
> most, products promote being soft and cushy - exactly the opposite of what
> you need and want. I can highly recommend the PowerStep insole. Get the
> "original" variety of it, as some of their later products are thicker and
> softer. They are available on the internet, including Amazon, and perhaps
> at a local store. You need to specify your shoe size at purchase. They
> are very thin, but everything from the ball of your foot and back is quite
> rigid - similar to a custom plastic orthotic.
>
> These were recommended to me several years ago by my podiatrist when I was
> hobbled with plantar fasciitis when running and climbing. Since then I use
> them in all my shoes and boots and have had zero problems. They are just
> as thin as any existing insole, so you just take out the insole that came
> with the shoe/boot and insert these instead. They should drastically
> increase your comfort when on a tower with otherwise non-supportive shoes
> and allow climbing with footwear such as athletic shoes, running shoes,
> lightweight hiking shoes/boots, etc.
>
> 73 Craig AC0DS
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