Your feet go through a lot when you are wearing military boots for days on end. Choosing the right footwear is just the start, and from drying your boots correctly to wearing the right socks, there are countless things you can do to ensure that you stay comfortable.
If you’re looking to protect your feet and prolong the life of your boots in the process, making sure that you have the right insoles is essential. Many military personnel find that the original insoles in their boots are suitable, while others decide to swap them for a footbed with greater volume. Whichever camp you fall into, we’ve compiled this handy guide to getting the best insoles for military boots.
Do I Need Specialist Insoles?
In short, you do not necessarily need to buy specialist insoles to ensure that your military boots are comfortable during lengthy periods of wear. If you have a pair of well-fitting LOWA military boots, the original insoles should provide ample levels of support and alleviate fatigue after a long day or exercise.
However, many military personnel find that they suffer with discomfort that can be made worse by the wrong insoles. You may also need to replace the insoles in your footwear due to excess wear over time. Understanding the circumstances in which you might need to make a swap is essential in keeping your feet comfortable no matter the conditions.
What Are The Benefits Of Changing The Insoles In Your Military Boots?
Adapt To The Seasons
Though you might think of insoles as simply providing cushioning and support, they also help to regulate the temperature of your feet and contribute to all-round comfort. Most military boots have universal footbeds, so opting for something specialist can be advantageous if you find yourself in extreme conditions frequently.
There are different options available depending on the type of climate you want to tailor your footwear towards. The LOWA Insulate Pro Winter Footbed is perfect for the cold, with a specially patented climate control system that warms up your feet even when its wet or icy. Alternatively, changing to a LOWA Summer Footbed is recommended in the warmer months. More lightweight than their winter counterparts, these summer insoles keep jungle and desert boots breathable in hotter climates.
Improve The Fit Of Your Footwear
Having the right size is strongly advised no matter what footwear you are wearing. However, this may not always be possible, particularly if you have been issued boots that are too big or start to notice some stretch over time. Changing the existing insoles in your military boots and adding a pair or two of new insoles can help to improve the fit when necessary. If you have wide feet, you can also get specialist wide insoles like the Superfeet WideGreen Insoles.
Adjust Your Stance
If you have plantar fascitis, pronate or supinate, making sure that your insoles offer you the right type of support should be high on your priority list. Cases like these are perfect examples of when swapping to specialist insoles is more suitable than sticking with your original military boot insoles.
Superfeet Green Insoles and Superfeet Blue Insoles are generally the most popular due to the volume they offer. These insoles keep everything in the same line to maximise natural shock absorption and encourage a neutral stance to stop you from pronating or supinating.
Getting the right insoles is key to maintaining high levels of performance and comfort, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with Taskforce Distribution if you need further guidance. Our expert team can discuss your needs and options so that you can find the best military boot insole. You can give us a call on +44 (0)1752 344355 or email [email protected].
