Anyone wear orthotics ( custom insoles) while riding - Need orthotic-friendly boots for winter started by wrtmani
	October 11th 2009 at 9:44 AM  [ Modified October 11th 2009 at 9:45 AM ] Post #1
	wrtmani Starting Member 41 Posts Group: Members Member Since: June 25th 2006 Location: kalispell, mt, USA Current Sled: 1997 XLT RMK 600
	OK, needing some new boots for riding as well as for out in the snow in general. I have had 3 foot-related surgeries (1 on the left, 2 on the right) in last two years. I have to wear doctor-prescribed orthotics to wear in my shoes while at work and such to keep my feet supported and lined up (as good as they can be under the circumstances, anyway.) So I am needing either some type of boot that I can take an insole out of to put in my orthotics or one that has really good arch and ankle support that won't leave me wanting to cut my bum ankle off as soon as I hit the snow. Of course, my budget is the deciding factor, but I don't want to waste money on cheap boots to have them not perform and be back to square one again. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! THIS HOUSEHOLD SUPPORTED BY FORESTRY & AGRICULTURE DOLLARS 1997 POLARIS XLT RMK 600 SLP triples, stock 133.5" x 1.5" (for now) See this link for 600/650 polaris engine parts for sale: http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 11th 2009 at 10:29 AM Post #2
	Rubi Advanced Member 1018 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 1st 2007 Location: Alexandria, MN, USA Current Sled: 2000 XCSP 600 2008-2009 Miles: 1071
	I'd look for a Thinsulate lined work boot or hunting boot instead of a snowmobile or Sorel type boot. I think that the orthotic would work the best in a winter boot that most closely resembles a normal summer boot. I don't know how warm a boot like that is, but I'm sure it would have the best support and be most comfortable with orthotics. I know that I saw the late, great, Rick Ward wearing regular leather workboots on the hillclimb circuit, so don't let anybody tell you that sleds can't be ridden without snowmobile boots. I doubt that whoever tells you that is a better rider than Rick Ward. 1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's) 2006 Stihl Chainsaw 1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower 2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!) 2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package) 2008 RMK 600 144" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit