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Here at Gear.com we tend to get a little fanatical about our insoles — in particular, custom insoles. But this time around, we’re not looking at a pair of custom orthotics or Surefoot or cork or moldable insoles — we’re looking at a non-orthotic insole from Thinsulate that has one purpose: keep your foot warmer inside your snow boots than a stock insole can.
Thinsulate has built the insoles with a series of layers intended to serve unique functions. The top layer is an abrasion-resistant fabric, as you might imagine. It is antimicrobial and is a wicking fabric to help keep feet drier and reduce odors (perhaps would be good for Thinsulate to consider a partnership with Agion Active for this material).
The second layer below the top layer is what Thinsulate calls the comfort layer. This is a foot-conforming foam to provide some additional comfort. However, I would not put this on par with a custom moldable insole. This is merely a memory foam type of material to give a bit of cushion.
Below the comfort layer is the thermal layer, and I believe this is where the insole differentiates from stock footbeds you’ll find in most snow boots. The thermal layer is Thinsulate insulation to provide warmth without bulk. There’s a reason the Thinsulate brand tends to get recommended from friend to friend. It appears to work. It’s the Gore-tex of insulation. And that’s what these insoles are for — provide better warmth for snow boots and ...
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