Sadly, I've personally found that some cushioned insoles make the situation worse, while others are a big help. Unfortunately I never know which it'll be until after I buy the insoles and wear them for about 2 weeks. And with some insoles costing nearly $30 for the pair, that can be an expensive lesson in Trial & Error.
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Jean-Luc Descarte
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In my experience, the relatively thin silicone insoles work best, or at least better than foam ones. They're far from the "walking on clouds" feeling of foam ones, but they're solid material, so they don't flatten over time under my weight until they're useless.
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I think I'd trust the KA-BAR Dosier and maybe the Kershaw if it was available and not out of stock (it's from 2012, not new crappy steel). The rest, I wouldn't chance.
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Been meaning to mention this::
Earlier this month I turned 50,000 miles in my '02 Honda Metropolitan.
That 4-stroke 50cc motor has hauled the weight of the bike, me and whatever the hell is under the seat to the equivalent of twice around the globe. Up and down the hills around here..full lol
rather beat up is my Hondrrr
Been meaning to mention this::
Earlier this month I turned 50,000 miles in my '02 Honda Metropolitan.
That 4-stroke 50cc motor has hauled the weight of the bike, me and whatever the hell is under the seat to the equivalent of twice around the globe. Up and down the hills around here..full lol
rather beat up is my Hondrrr
Puffy insoles from Walgreens.
Specifically, their in-house insoles.
Reasonably priced, and better for your feet than those ridiculous multi-colored, expensive as hell (nearly $30 now for a pair of insoles) Dr. Scholl's abominations! Especially important when hiking.
Specifically, their in-house insoles.
Reasonably priced, and better for your feet than those ridiculous multi-colored, expensive as hell (nearly $30 now for a pair of insoles) Dr. Scholl's abominations! Especially important when hiking.
Keen (K20) replacement insoles and Timberland Pro Design 91621 are good insoles. Better than the ones that come with the boots, and last longer. Each is around $30.
Best ones I ever had were Red Wings but they were $75. In the Red Wing store they have you step on a computerized plate that reads your pressure points and pick the insoles that best fit that criteria. And a year later they were still getting it done.
Best ones I ever had were Red Wings but they were $75. In the Red Wing store they have you step on a computerized plate that reads your pressure points and pick the insoles that best fit that criteria. And a year later they were still getting it done.
Jean-Luc Descarte
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I like the transparent silicone insoles (no specific brand) that come in a certain band of sizes and you can cut to the one that suits you. They're much firmer than puffy foam insoles, but they also don't flatten over time under your feet.
I'm pudgy though, so take that with a grain of salt. I need the firmer support.
I'm pudgy though, so take that with a grain of salt. I need the firmer support.
Old Scout knives (I don't specifically mean old Boy Scout knives.)
These were meant for men. If you love slip-joints, they're fantastic. Still useful at the campsite or on the trail. Not quite as slippery as a Swiss Army Knife. The more aggressive older style can-opener is fast as hell. And, having a lanyard bale is much stronger than just a tiny split-ring. (Ironically, I collect Swiss Army Knives.)
These were meant for men. If you love slip-joints, they're fantastic. Still useful at the campsite or on the trail. Not quite as slippery as a Swiss Army Knife. The more aggressive older style can-opener is fast as hell. And, having a lanyard bale is much stronger than just a tiny split-ring. (Ironically, I collect Swiss Army Knives.)
Here's an idea I hope nobody has to try.
If it looks like a bad storm surge or impending flood and you need to evacuate in a hurry and don't have ability to carry some important items....
stick them in your dishwasher. It's sealed. Or if you have a front load washer, that too is sealed.
Don't have either? Trash bags.
If it looks like a bad storm surge or impending flood and you need to evacuate in a hurry and don't have ability to carry some important items....
stick them in your dishwasher. It's sealed. Or if you have a front load washer, that too is sealed.
Don't have either? Trash bags.
Jean-Luc Descarte
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Washing machine too, if it fits through the door.
EDIT: Oh wait, that had already been mentioned. The word "washer" got me turned around, hadn't heard it used as a term for washing machines before. My bad.
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I'm partial to the Klein Tools 11 in 1
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ChannelLocks are great. Growing up, I found their snips and pliers to be priceless. The most-useful ones we had in the tool chest. Durable beyond compare. Definitely one of those things that just plain work.
If you absolutely, positively need kung fu grip, accept no substitutes.
