Are these breathable? Some insoles make my feet hot.
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I wear them every day, and have never felt hot, even in the 95 degree Palm Springs weather, but I do wear them with ventilated running shoes.
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I walk a lot, and they were still comfortable as far as heat was concerned. But I don't really know if these are considered breathable.
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JCSF that is a great question, as I have that same problem and hate it! I am kind of picky about insoles, but I have found that the Dr Scholl's Active or Athletic series of insoles work the best for me in my workout, hiking, fashion boots, and even some of my fashion shoes and booties. Your feet stay cool, have great support, and comfort for those full days on your feet. FYI socks with all cotton, wool, or a wool blend will also help with keeping your feet cool and dry. They make thin, cute wool socks now a days. Good luck to you.
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They may retain a small amount of water. The arch is solid and the gel parts won't but the sole on top where your foot rests may. I never had a problem with them retaining sweat after a very long mountain run and in 105+ heat I sweat heavy haha. Hope that helps.
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I can only answer from a road cycling perspective as I got these for riding in colder weather. However feet moving for running is a different matter than feet moving on pedals. I was "okay" at 40 degrees F, although I would've liked my feet to have felt warmer.
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No, feet never have felt hot, I only wear them to work in the garden and other outside work, wore them to Walmart once because I left in a hurry and had compliments, feet weren't hot.
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Similar concern here. Really feel the balls of my feet when I walk or stand for extended periods of time. These insoles help quite a bit. For the $$$, a good investment. Will it clear it up completely; no. But they will ad comfort for sure.
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They seem to be well insulated. I, too, have wide feet. As I said, get the size you normally wear if you really want these boots.
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there is not much of a liner in the sole so yes my feet did sweat a little, but we had a very cool summer so I am not sure what it would have done in some real heat.
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I feel that they are breathable. I am loving this product. It has been wonderful!
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No, they haven't made my feet sweat but I wear socks with them and it has been cold. They have a cloth lining in them and a great supportive foot bed that is also cloth lined. I have used them in the snow and my feet do not get cold either. They are not insulated but I was just fine and dry in them with my light wool socks on.
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Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors... » Read More Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. « Show Less
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I used a pair this winter in my "L. L. Bean Snow Sneakers". They kept the bottoms of my feet toasty warm; but the tops and sides were still cold. So, it would depend on how well insulated upper part of your boots are. Richard P.-Ohio
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Hello, These socks are WARM, and thought I love them for fall and winter, my feet do get rather toasty in them. I'm thinking these may not be the socks for you; the dense weave, which makes them super strong, does trap heat. Again, good for winter wear, but if your feet need more breathability in socks, then I don't think I'd go with Darn Toughs.
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That I can't answer. I don't wear them while exercising because:A) I don't exercise :)B) I don't want to get them sweatyBut I don't see why they wouldn't once you get the right tips on them.
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They can be worn(according to the lady I got them for),but not in a really tight shoe.Your feet will sweat.
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Yes, I consider them breathable. They are a lightweight mesh. See through and smell through!
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Yep. I got these for running, so the interior socks were soaked in sweat. So even though my feet did not get wet from the snow, they were wet from sweat and just as cold because the air and ground was cold. If you are not working out too hard, interior socks might add warmth. These socks are not warm like wool, just water proof. :)
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You should be able to use these with any insole. Those things that look like insoles are the heaters which are used with your existing insoles.