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Insoles for trail runners in the 65km before Santiago

Hey Jude

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I am currently on the Camino Frances, at San Xulian tonight. My Hoka Challengers are holding up well but my superfeet insoles are not that super anymore. I had a pair of green superfeet insoles to swap out with these pink ones but my feet did not like the green ones as I got pinch blisters on my inside heels the couple of times I wore them, despite them feeling super comfortable on my trial walks in Australia.
So my very specific question to the brains trust here is can you provide information or recommendation for insoles that would work in my Hokas, and that would be available between here and Santiago or even Finisterre.
I have seen the gel ones (pictured) in some pharmacies and Pilgrim stores but I'm not too sure about them.
The main reason I want the insoles is for extra cushioning, I can definitely feel greater impact on my knees and legs since my insoles have worn down.
This is a very specific request, please do not give me recommendations/experiences about shoes, or about insoles that you can buy in the UK, US Australia etc.
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It’s hard to give specific advice without some context on how one reached one’s conclusions. Here are my own thoughts on custom insoles. I had a pair of Altra Lone Peaks. I liked their ability to shed water quickly when drenched. My feet never felt wet or got pickled. However I thought I could improve upon them by buying insoles with greater cushioning.

I soon discovered I had introduced a new problem. My feet got sweaty and when the shoe was wet my feet stayed wet. The solid gel insoles blocked the water shedding ports of the shoe. The old insoles were perforated to allow the foot to breath.

So after wearing out my Lone Peaks with their original insoles I switched to Olympus with greater cushioning built in.

I know you don’t want anecdotes but my experience may help with your immediate need and help you find a solution based on what’s ahead. I see from your photo that the base of your shoe is perforated. Will your choice block these? Do you need immediate cushioning or is there rain in your future and pickled feet? ( if not pickled pigs’ feet, yumm)
 
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BTW I should add that I am entirely happy with my pink super feet insoles and if I could find them in Santiago I would be very happy.
 
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I wear Hokas but never used aftermarket insole. I am a fan of Super Feet in my Altras but they didn't work in my Hokas.
 
Thanks to those who replied. I managed to buy a pair of insoles in Melide yesterdayIMG20230523123618.jpgIMG20230523123610.jpgNot exactly what I was looking for but after 20 km today they seem to be right for the job.
 

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