NewKinvaras
Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:41PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I recently got new Saucony Kinvara 2's; before that, I was running in Mizuno Wave Inspires with Orange Superfeet Insoles. After putting in the superfeet in my Kinvaras, they actually feel kind of weird... whereas the stock insoles in the Kinvaras don't.

Should I just stop using the Superfeet and run in stock insoles in the Kinvaras? (ie. do the Kinvaras provide enough arch support and all that?)

Thanks!
Minimalist Fraud
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:48PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHA

I hope this isn't a troll
uhhhhhlflfl
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:49PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Kinvara's and Inspire's are completely different dude. Why did you make the switch?

Id go with whatever is comfortable though.
NewKinvaras
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:52PM - in reply to uhhhhhlflfl Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I made the switch cause I wanted a gradual change in strike from heel striking to forefoot striking.
Hopkinton
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:52PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Q: do you have high arches?
NewKinvaras
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 6:56PM - in reply to Hopkinton Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
No, I have Normal (medium) arches
chauncey
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 7:04PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

NewKinvaras wrote:

I recently got new Saucony Kinvara 2's; before that, I was running in Mizuno Wave Inspires with Orange Superfeet Insoles. After putting in the superfeet in my Kinvaras, they actually feel kind of weird... whereas the stock insoles in the Kinvaras don't.

Should I just stop using the Superfeet and run in stock insoles in the Kinvaras? (ie. do the Kinvaras provide enough arch support and all that?)

Thanks!


There's not really any "arch support" in the Kinvaras; that's kind of the point. That being said, if you like the shoes without the Superfeet, run without them for a while and see how you feel. If you don't want the Superfeet but want more arch support, try the Mirage.
voiceofreason
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 7:05PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Considering the reason you would want a minimalist type shoe is to promote natural foot strike, why would you add something as unnatural as Superfeet?
Hopkinton
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 7:05PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

NewKinvaras wrote:do the Kinvaras provide enough arch support and all that?)

Not as much as your Mizunos do. Q: ever have episodes of plantar fasciitis?
NewKinvaras
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 7:08PM - in reply to Hopkinton Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Nope, I've never had any cases of Plantar fasciitis.
Hopkinton
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 7:26PM - in reply to NewKinvaras Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Well that could change wearing Kinvaras. Not a very firm shoe. This has been discussed before. Caveat emptor, dude.
DiG an Arrow or a sparrow.
RE: Do I need Superfeet on my Kinvaras? 4/12/2012 10:15PM - in reply to Hopkinton Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Saucony tech reps with lots of time on their hands.