Insole help

If it's only going to be a few weeks I would get some dr schools women's insoles (narrower fit for ski boots), I have done this approach and it works out alright while waiting for my boots to pack out a little bit for my customs to fit. Your boot fitter will probably have you in customs anyways so save the money for those (my sidas customs cost about 200 just for an idea how much you might spend)

clayton.verellenIf it's only going to be a few weeks I would get some dr schools women's insoles (narrower fit for ski boots),

Do not do this, it is a waste of money. What your foot needs is support, not gel or squish. Dr. Scholl's inserts will allow your foot to move and slide more in your boot because of the unstable nature of the insole. Only a supportive footbed will properly hold your foot in place and properly control the amount of movement your foot undergoes while skiing. Get to your boot-fitter and have him assess what your foot needs. You say you have a flat foot, but since every human foot is made up of 3 main arches, you most likely have a very flexible foot that becomes flat when it is not in a neutral position. Your boot-fitter should assess what footbed will be the best for you and provide you with the proper solution for your needs and budget (at $200 most every type will be covered)..

For sure. I really wish I could go and see him, but he lives in a different state so I can't. I know nothing will be great without professional input, but there is no way I can see one until mid season. That said, anything you could recommend?

G_BFor sure. I really wish I could go and see him, but he lives in a different state so I can't. I know nothing will be great without professional input, but there is no way I can see one until mid season. That said, anything you could recommend?

Unfortunately, this isn't like selecting a ski based on the reviews from other people or what makes sense for your style of skiing- it has to do with your feet and that requires that someone assesses your feet. If someone suggests Superfeet Green, there is a high probability that it could be wrong for you and cause discomfort. Same goes for Boot Doc, Sidas, etc. The best scenario is to wait until you visit your boot-fitter. Anything you buy right now will at the very least be a gamble and a waste of money, and at worse cause you discomfort while skiing.

onenerdykidUnfortunately, this isn't like selecting a ski based on the reviews from other people or what makes sense for your style of skiing- it has to do with your feet and that requires that someone assesses your feet. If someone suggests Superfeet Green, there is a high probability that it could be wrong for you and cause discomfort. Same goes for Boot Doc, Sidas, etc. The best scenario is to wait until you visit your boot-fitter. Anything you buy right now will at the very least be a gamble and a waste of money, and at worse cause you discomfort while skiing.

So should I just ski without insoles?

G_BSo should I just ski without insoles?

Like I said, it will be a gamble and you should assess the risk vs. reward associated with doing and not doing it. If you are in incredible pain due to your foot moving around inside the boot, then you might want to try some sort of trim-to-fit insole in the hopes that it will alleviate your pain, all the while knowing that it could get worse since you don't know if that specific footbed is right for you. If you are currently not in pain while skiing and you are simply looking to improve/maximize the fit of your boot, then wait it out.