Group,
Looking for a little help/guidance from the collective community. I have a very longstanding right ankle and knee niggles from football injuries many moons ago. I have managed fairly well over the past 36 years/27 IMs/etc. Just a little support from first Powersteps and the Superfeet (black) have been enough to moderate the symptoms and keep me in the game pretty well. It fact I'd say the "prescription" of the superfeet black is about perfect. The problem that has arisen is that the plastic shell in the insert irritates the bottom of the metatarsal heads on my left (good) foot. Perhaps I have turned into the princess and the pea, but I haven't been able to solve this issue. I have tried cutting, sanding, and doing anything I can to stop the irritation but is seems a bit stubborn!
So, I need to keep the same level of support for my right foot without irritating the metatarsal heads of my left foot. I just picked up a pair of Aetrex Speed insoles. They don't have the rigid plastic piece, so that seems to help the left foot. However, I really don't need more cushioning and these feel a bit "clumsy." This experiment is still in progress.
I would appreciate and help or insight on solving this puzzle. I'd also appreciate any recommendation for other solutions that I may not know about. Thank you.
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.
Looking for a little help/guidance from the collective community. I have a very longstanding right ankle and knee niggles from football injuries many moons ago. I have managed fairly well over the past 36 years/27 IMs/etc. Just a little support from first Powersteps and the Superfeet (black) have been enough to moderate the symptoms and keep me in the game pretty well. It fact I'd say the "prescription" of the superfeet black is about perfect. The problem that has arisen is that the plastic shell in the insert irritates the bottom of the metatarsal heads on my left (good) foot. Perhaps I have turned into the princess and the pea, but I haven't been able to solve this issue. I have tried cutting, sanding, and doing anything I can to stop the irritation but is seems a bit stubborn!
So, I need to keep the same level of support for my right foot without irritating the metatarsal heads of my left foot. I just picked up a pair of Aetrex Speed insoles. They don't have the rigid plastic piece, so that seems to help the left foot. However, I really don't need more cushioning and these feel a bit "clumsy." This experiment is still in progress.
I would appreciate and help or insight on solving this puzzle. I'd also appreciate any recommendation for other solutions that I may not know about. Thank you.
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.