Need Quick Help : Ripping out Laver Insoles

t1337dude · Post by **t1337dude** » 03 Mar 2006 21:04

The horrible arch support which has nearly destroyed my left foot can't be dealt with no longer. I've heard that Adidas mis-glued some Insoles on Some Lavers ( I ALWAYS get Lemon Products ). I already modified both Of my lavers.

Right now, I have two Dr. Scholls Insoles right by my desk, the right size. They may not be good for athletic purposes, but It's better than a sore left foot.

I put all my strength in ripping out the insole, and the middle of the insole is completely stuck to the bottom. Should I even be doing this? I can't really advance this much further without getting more stuck to the shoe.

Help please.

t1337dude · Post by **t1337dude** » 03 Mar 2006 21:12

Well, I discovered there was an extra different-colored plot of foamish material underneath the arch. I ripped nearly all of it out. I stood up on it and then the whole thing fealt rather....stiff.... Not the arch support either. It just feels weak to stand on. Better than before though. I can't even feel anything.

Should I just leave it or go farther?

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 03 Mar 2006 21:12

Use a blow dryer and tug like crazy. It'll come out. Then use a razor to scrape out whatever foam is clinging in there from the stock insole.

And Spencos insoles does wonders if you want replaceable insoles that absorbs shock. They fair better than Dr. Scholl's.

t1337dude · Post by **t1337dude** » 03 Mar 2006 21:39

Wasabi wrote:Use a blow dryer and tug like crazy. It'll come out. Then use a razor to scrape out whatever foam is clinging in there from the stock insole.

And Spencos insoles does wonders if you want replaceable insoles that absorbs shock. They fair better than Dr. Scholl's.

Is absorbing shock even important? Or is it mostly a matter of one's comfort? Because shock absorsbing hasn't been a problem for me before.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 03 Mar 2006 22:33

It will help with shin splints and other leg fatigue/problems you might feel when you're playing.

t1337dude · Post by **t1337dude** » 05 Mar 2006 19:39

Wasabi wrote:Use a blow dryer and tug like crazy. It'll come out. Then use a razor to scrape out whatever foam is clinging in there from the stock insole.

And Spencos insoles does wonders if you want replaceable insoles that absorbs shock. They fair better than Dr. Scholl's.

Well, I decided to go all the way and I have a huge line of foam stuck to the inside of the shoe. What type of razor do I use? I used an exacto knife and I can't get the right angles. I really need help.

Bander87 · Post by **Bander87** » 05 Mar 2006 20:00

Rip everything out... insoles and any sticky stuff still left over. Pulling them out is definatly a b-tch. I actually still have mine

. Replacing them will definatly help, with support and shock absorbsion. As you said, you never had a problem before, but footbag is something totally different - your knees never experience it and it's unnatural, its lots of jumping. Replacing them will surely do you good.

t1337dude · Post by **t1337dude** » 05 Mar 2006 20:10

Bander87 wrote:Rip everything out... insoles and any sticky stuff still left over. Pulling them out is definatly a b-tch. I actually still have mine . Replacing them will definatly help, with support and shock absorbsion. As you said, you never had a problem before, but footbag is something totally different - your knees never experience it and it's unnatural, its lots of jumping. Replacing them will surely do you good.

Plus, the insole itself was misplaced. It was a requirement for me, considering it is the only pair of shoes I have and will wear every day. My left foot hurt bad. I'm leaving in my right insole for now.

Ripping this shit out is IMPOSSIBLE. Is there any way to ease it? Maybe filling the shoe with hot water and leaving it there for 30 mins?

EDIT - I let my mom at it. There's a lot of small foam in there, but all the bigger chunks are gone. I can't imagine getting the rest perfectly. Am I fine?

Chim-Chim · Post by **Chim-Chim** » 05 Mar 2006 20:32

If you soak your shoes in hot water for a couple hours it will come off much more easily.

Isaac Noyes · Post by **Isaac Noyes** » 08 Mar 2006 18:23

I don't know how to get the foam out... but I figured out that if you take out the laces before you pull out the adidas insoles that you can pull back the tongue and will have much better leverage to pull the insole out in one fluid motion, highly reducing the ammount of foam left behind inside the shoe.

sniikeri · Post by **sniikeri** » 09 Mar 2006 07:44

t1337dude wrote:Ripping this shit out is IMPOSSIBLE. Is there any way to ease it? Maybe filling the shoe with hot water and leaving it there for 30 mins?

EDIT - I let my mom at it. There's a lot of small foam in there, but all the bigger chunks are gone. I can't imagine getting the rest perfectly. Am I fine?

What I did:
I just took a knife and first ripped (with hands), then scraped (with the knife) as much as I could. I couldn't get it all out, there's still some small points of the foam but not that much that it would bother me. Especially because I've got other insoles.

ShredOnLawn · Post by **ShredOnLawn** » 16 Apr 2006 00:00

Soak in bucket of hot water for 30 minutes.

Pull hard on insole starting with the heel.

Make sure the shoes is unlaced before soaking it.

Don't wait for shoes to cool.

Pull carefully toward the front(toe) of the insole.