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Originally Posted by mickz
Why would "proper foot beds" be needed for a custom pair of skates?
As for the pros wearing them, using the Canucks as an example, most players use stock insoles... Ehrhoff is the only exception but he is super picky with all his gear.
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When ordering a custom skate, proper footbed is the most important. That's because when all the foot measurement is taken, its done when ur foot is in the neutrual position. Everything from ankle height, arch length, instep height, forefoot and heel width are all measured and sized to the neutrual/unweighted food.
If your foot overpronates, your foot will change shape when ur skating, and that custom skate you ordered will no longer fit ur foot.
A footbed will not stop pronation, nor do you want it to stop pronation, but a proper footbed will stablize the heel/subtaylor joint to keep ur foot as neutral as possible, so that ur skate is fitted to ur foot at its "strongest"/smallest state.
Over 90% of pros use aftermarket/custom foodbeds in their skates, however a lot of them are unbranded. In fact, a lot of prostock skates even come without insoles, because most of these players will already have their own prefered footbed.
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