Comments on: SOLE Dean Karnazes Footbed Review http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html Mud, Mountains, Miles and More Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:53:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lori http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2836 Lori Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:07:47 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2836 Anybody know what the difference is between this insole and "Sole Unisex Softec Regular Insole" Anybody know what the difference is between this insole and "Sole Unisex Softec Regular Insole"

]]> By: Dan http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2835 Dan Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:30:04 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2835 I have a severe case of PF and these are the only inserts I can run with virtually pain free. A+ in my book. I have a severe case of PF and these are the only inserts I can run with virtually pain free. A+ in my book.

]]> By: Bryon Powell http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2834 Bryon Powell Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:21:36 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2834 Alan, Meghan, and Clownboy, thanks for all your insight into SOLE's DK footbed. Alan, Meghan, and Clownboy, thanks for all your insight into SOLE's DK footbed.

]]> By: TrailClown http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2833 TrailClown Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:12:30 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2833 I wear the SOLE DK's for plantar fasciitis as well, and they do effectively mitigate the forces that overstretch the fascia. The problem is, as with all corrective devices, that they help the symptoms but not the underlying cause. When the fascia is inflamed it is because of weakness in the leg muscles, not the feet. Since the "insertion points" for the fascia are within the leg, a tight calf, for instance, can make your fascia hurt. It is literally "pulling" on the foot ligament because the calf is tight. So insoles help to get the fascia propped up so it doesn't have to do as much work, but you still need to strengthen the leg for long-term healing. More important than insoles are form-fitting shoes that don't "bend" in the middle of the shoe. If the shoe is snug, supportive and rigid through the middle, then you won't pull on the achilles or calf (which will overtax the fascia) going uphill, and you won't collapse the arch (will obviously will be better for the fascia) when you pound on pavement. So to conclude: the soles assist in a good way, but can lead to greater weakness if underlying problems are not addressed. I wear the SOLE DK's for plantar fasciitis as well, and they do effectively mitigate the forces that overstretch the fascia. The problem is, as with all corrective devices, that they help the symptoms but not the underlying cause. When the fascia is inflamed it is because of weakness in the leg muscles, not the feet. Since the "insertion points" for the fascia are within the leg, a tight calf, for instance, can make your fascia hurt. It is literally "pulling" on the foot ligament because the calf is tight. So insoles help to get the fascia propped up so it doesn't have to do as much work, but you still need to strengthen the leg for long-term healing. More important than insoles are form-fitting shoes that don't "bend" in the middle of the shoe. If the shoe is snug, supportive and rigid through the middle, then you won't pull on the achilles or calf (which will overtax the fascia) going uphill, and you won't collapse the arch (will obviously will be better for the fascia) when you pound on pavement. So to conclude: the soles assist in a good way, but can lead to greater weakness if underlying problems are not addressed.

]]> By: Meghan http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2832 Meghan Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:37:20 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2832 Though I think that they have their appropriate time and place, I have become a SOLE insole believer. <br /><br />As part of my continued recovery from plantar fasciitis, I have been wearing SOLE insoles inside a pair Montrail Hardrocks any time I'm walking around on my feet. The purpose of this, as recommended by an orthopaedist, is to come close to "splinting" the plantar fascia while still being able to walk for work (no running), to help it reduce inflammation and otherwise heal.<br /><br />The insoles are seriously bulletproof, though, and I can imagine that they really change the way your feet articulate against the insole/ground as you walk/run. This seems a blessing or a curse, depending on what you seek.<br /><br />Thanks for the review!<br />Meghan Though I think that they have their appropriate time and place, I have become a SOLE insole believer.

As part of my continued recovery from plantar fasciitis, I have been wearing SOLE insoles inside a pair Montrail Hardrocks any time I'm walking around on my feet. The purpose of this, as recommended by an orthopaedist, is to come close to "splinting" the plantar fascia while still being able to walk for work (no running), to help it reduce inflammation and otherwise heal.

The insoles are seriously bulletproof, though, and I can imagine that they really change the way your feet articulate against the insole/ground as you walk/run. This seems a blessing or a curse, depending on what you seek.

Thanks for the review!
Meghan

]]> By: Alan Jaques http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2831 Alan Jaques Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:15:01 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2831 sc,<br />although I've had them for about six months I'm generally always mixing up my shoe/insole combination. I generally have tried to use these insoles just on trails and at races to lessen the impact and use my powersteps paired with road shoes on the road,treadmill etc. <br />One thing worth mentioning is that the literature with the insoles suggests you can remold the inserts up to 3 or more times if you feel it's needed. So far I haven't noticed the need to but may in the future just for kicks. <br />As far as wearing out shoes I really have yet to wear out any of my trail shoes as the terrain here in Kentucky is pretty soft and I frequently mix up shoes.<br />Cosmetically I completely agree that the photos are a bit narcissistic. Maybe the idea is that the spirt of Dean will infuse your feet and make you fly like the wind.<br />Eventually maybe we will see running shoes and insoles go the way of basketball and skate shoes and athletes will have their own shoes.<br />Who's ready for the limited edition Hal Koerner commemorative Western States trail runner? sc,
although I've had them for about six months I'm generally always mixing up my shoe/insole combination. I generally have tried to use these insoles just on trails and at races to lessen the impact and use my powersteps paired with road shoes on the road,treadmill etc.
One thing worth mentioning is that the literature with the insoles suggests you can remold the inserts up to 3 or more times if you feel it's needed. So far I haven't noticed the need to but may in the future just for kicks.
As far as wearing out shoes I really have yet to wear out any of my trail shoes as the terrain here in Kentucky is pretty soft and I frequently mix up shoes.
Cosmetically I completely agree that the photos are a bit narcissistic. Maybe the idea is that the spirt of Dean will infuse your feet and make you fly like the wind.
Eventually maybe we will see running shoes and insoles go the way of basketball and skate shoes and athletes will have their own shoes.
Who's ready for the limited edition Hal Koerner commemorative Western States trail runner?

]]> By: sc http://www.irunfar.com/2009/07/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.html/comment-page-1#comment-2830 sc Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:43:35 +0000 http://irunfar.com/sole-dean-karnazes-footbed-review.php#comment-2830 Six months on these insoles strikes me as an unusually long time for someone with your apparent mileage. I'm pretty torn between the literature out there about the lifespan of shoes (and whether or not to use them at all). Did these insoles outlast several pairs of shoes -- or how frequently do you change shoes? <br /><br />On a completely cosmetic note, am I the only who finds highly decorated insoles, which never see the light of day, amusing? <i>Maybe</i> decorating the heel is reasonable. <i>Maybe.</i> Six months on these insoles strikes me as an unusually long time for someone with your apparent mileage. I'm pretty torn between the literature out there about the lifespan of shoes (and whether or not to use them at all). Did these insoles outlast several pairs of shoes — or how frequently do you change shoes?

On a completely cosmetic note, am I the only who finds highly decorated insoles, which never see the light of day, amusing? Maybe decorating the heel is reasonable. Maybe.

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