Sweaty feet!

[sandsnakes]

Hi Chaps,

Does anyone know where you can buy the plastic mesh inner sole inserts that are fitted as standard items to a military boot?

Sandsnakes. phew the smell!

 

[Whittler Kev]

Well, learn something new everyday. I could do with some as well

 

[trekkingnut]

silvermans in mile end london will sell them. i know the things you mean.

 

[trekkingnut]

these things no?

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/Product...SSUE+PLASTIC+INSOLES/ItemId/1608/Default.aspx

 

[ged]

Hi Chaps,

Does anyone know where you can buy the plastic mesh inner sole inserts that are fitted as standard items to a military boot?

Sandsnakes. phew the smell!

Do you have Goretex lined boots? If so I think the smell is normal.

My first Alt-Berg motorcycle boots had a Goretex lining, and the first thing I did with them was go on a 1,000 mile ride, including a ferry crossing of several hours, in bad weather. From the waterproofing point of view they were the best bike boots I'd ever had, but when I took them off after that first trip I thought I must have caught some awful foot disease! The smell was awful! I'd never had a problem before, but ten years later those boots still make my feet smell. I found that spraying them generously with odour control spray from the chemist helps a lot, as does taking them off at every available opportunity and taking plenty of spare pairs of socks with me whenever I wear those boots. They're currently back at Alt-Berg being refurbished, I'm hoping they won't be as bad again as when they were new.

 

[sandsnakes]

Ta very muchly, a couple of pairs have been ordered.:notworthy


Sandsnakes

 

[iano]

£7 for a bit of plastic seems a bit pricey, hope they work out for you though. I couldn't abide them because my feet moving back and forth created a rubbing effect on the ridged plastic. Feels like a cheese grater after a while but that was back when I was wearing issued boots and socks that didn't really agree with my feet - I think with a properly made properly fitting boot, and a decent pair of socks you will be much happier as your feet are more secure and cushioned in them.

I feel sorry for the fella refitting Ged's boots

 

[nial2910]

Probably a bit late with the info , check out springfields.co.uk army issue boot insoles £1.99 per pair .

" It's better to have it and not need it , than to need it and not have it " .

 

[Nat]

The issue insoles are a nightmare. If you wear your boots constantly then they flatten and start digging into your feet. You're better off with some softer anti-bacterial insoles than those green plasticky pieces of rubbish