Remove Insoles from TKBoots?

[Hermanator]

Has anyone tried removing the Insoles from TKboots?  They seem to be glued down, and I don't want to ruin them.  They'll probably come up okay, but I wanted to check with everyone here first.

 

I'm wanting to remove them and replace them with my Sure Foot insoles.  I don't want to destroy the old ones though, in case I need to use them again.

 

Already tried various combinations of the insole on top of the existing insole.

Edited October 30, 2013 by Kilryth

[SCTrooper[TK]]

My tk boots pretty comfortable, right out of the box. Are your boots loose fitting.

[Hermanator]

They are pretty comfortable out if the box. Not the reason I'm replacing my insoles, but ty. Just asking if anyone has removed them..

 

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[Hermanator]

Well, it turns out the insole can be pulled out with relative ease. It is glued in with a thin, weak adhesive like a spray adhesive. Just tug on the inside arch a little and pull more. The sole comes up east without ripping. Turns out the removable insole is just a thin thin layer of foam rubber, which is on top of a very dense nonremovable rubber. I'm sure it could be removed too but i believe it's a thick, important part of the shoe. See below for pics of shoe with insole removed.

 

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Here is a pic of the insole removed.

 

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I replaced it with an arch supporting, heel stabilizing Surefeet insole.. Which is thicker and makes the boot fit me great, like a tailored shoe. I also wear goodhew Montrose wool socks, which are great for wicking sweat, giving done ventilation on top, and padding on the heel.

 

I strongly recommend trying different insoles and socks too get that perfect, all day comfort.

 

Great boots made better

 

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Edited January 23, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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