If you are active, and your activity involves being on your feet, you need to pay particular attention to your footwear. Poor quality shoes or boots, or a bad fit, can be the source of pain and discomfort, and can possibly lead to injury. A critical element of any type of footwear is the insole. In most cases, the insoles that come with your footwear are virtually useless, offering little to no support or cushioning. Archmolds Heat Moldable Custom Insoles offer a simple, yet effective, solution to this problem.
I recently had the opportunity to put a pair of Archmolds to the test while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. I had purchased new hiking boots just before the trip and, as expected, found they included flimsy, unsupportive insoles that needed to be replaced. When I bought the boots, I made sure they fit well and would be comfortable to wear for prolonged periods, but when I pulled out the insoles I knew I needed to find a quality replacement. As it turned out, Running Free just introduced Archmolds and I decided the Archmolds Maximum insoles might be the ideal solution.
Designed for footwear with removable insoles, Archmolds Maximum offers 3 mm of polyurethane cushioning for maximum shock absorption. These performance insoles are ideal for running shoes, cross trainers, tennis shoes, work boots, hiking boots, and ski or snowboard boots. They were exactly what I was looking for and they fit into my boots perfectly.
Archmolds are also available with less cushioning for tighter fitting footwear in order to provide comfort and support without creating a tight, uncomfortable fit. With only 1.5 mm of polyurethane cushioning, Archmolds Standard are perfect for casual shoes, dress shoes, bike shoes, golf shoes, nursing shoes, and racing cleats. The third model, Archmolds Lean, is for low volume footwear. They are only 1.2 mm thick, making them thin and light enough to fit almost any shoe. They fit well in dress shoes, bike shoes, and racing cleats, where space won’t allow a thick insole but control and support are important.
All three models incorporate a deep, supportive heel cup and an anatomically correct arch. And they are all heat moldable to provide a custom fit that matches the shape of your foot without compromising support. When you get new footwear, you can re-mold your Archmolds insole to ensure an ideal fit in the new shoes or boots; they can be re-molded up to five times. I found the heat molding process fast and easy and a nice feature to ensure a proper fit.
To kill foot bacteria and control odour, all Archmolds incorporate Advanced Ag Antibacterial Nano Silver, which is embedded in the topsheet fabric of the insole. The Nano Silver is comprised of anti-microbial silver particles, which kill over 650 types of bacteria, including those that cause odour. After a week camping on Kilimanjaro, my boots were still tolerable enough to keep inside the tent, so this proved to be an effective, and welcome, feature.
Because all feet are different and there are so many types of footwear, the best way to determine if these insoles are right for you is to simply try them. With a 120 Day Fit Guarantee, there’s no reason not to. If you aren’t satisfied, Archmolds will provide a full refund any time during the first four months.
On the mountain, my Archmolds performed exceptionally well. My feet were comfortable hiking up to 8 hours a day, and over 14 hours on summit day. I had no hot spots, blisters, or discomfort of any kind. I was really quite impressed. With Archmolds, I now have a perfect boot and insole combination.
For more information about Archmolds Heat Moldable Custom Insoles, visit www.archmolds.com.
