ALINE Footbed - 2009 BCS

While the pricetag may seem a bit high, Aline footbeds are worth every penny. While they are a bit more expensive compared to superfeet etc. they are cheap compared to a custom footbed from a ski shop or running shoe store. These have replaced my custom footbeds and seem to be better!

After a few days they became my choice insole because: 1. they don't smell 2. retain shape over time (don't have cushion to pack out) Yeah, I've swapped em between shoes for 3 months of heavy use and they are going strong...they seem totally worth the slightly higher price.

I have had these footbeds for the past couple years in my tele boots. They are awesome, I like the little bit of forward lean, and it has a good shape around my foot. Although, I have heard some people don't like them, but for me they work great for my feet. Everyone's feet are different, so I would recommend checking them out before buying.

A very slick footbed design that allows you to see its internal framework- a complex suspension system that provides for higher performance under foot. It is easy to maintain and extremely odor resistant, unlike other fabric based insoles. Very easy to trim and pliable with many different shoes as well as ski boots. With its orgins stemming from skiing, Aline's founder evolved the product to be applicable for any footbed usage. The benefits of this particular footbed include the alignment of the legs and ankles to create a more responsive ski/shoe, stablization underfoot for maximum performance and comfort, and its technology "suspends" your foot structures for ideal balance and control. Great footbed for anyone who enjoys the active life from walking to hiking to skiing to cycling etc.

Been using the Aline footbed for the winter, primarily in my Rendonee ski boots. They took a few outings to get used to, but once there, they really felt great! I feel they offer more stability for and control while skiing.

They are a bit grabby when putting foot into boot, which is kind of a hassle.

Bottom line: good footbed that increases performance and comfort!

I have been using ALINES in my shoes for about 3 years now and they make a world of difference. Every time I use shoes that don't have ALINES in them, I am uncomfortable right away. ALINE aligns your frame to stand on your feet like you are suppose to. Great investment!

I've been using a pair of these in my work shoes. I work at a ski shop, so I'm running around bootfitting, tuning, riding my bike to get El Salvadorian food from up the street, etc. The Alines definitely keep me supported during the day, my back doesn't get as sore as when I'm flat-footed ect.

It is a pretty aggressive design, very stiff plastic, lots of arch support. In the documentation that comes with the product you are told to expect some discomfort at first as your feet adjust to the shape, and they do indeed feel different than the many footbeds I've used.

I highly recommend giving these a shot if you like to use Superfeet or similar arch-supporting footbeds and feel like you could use even more support.

Also nice that they're a plastic-ish material, don't soak up odors like some fabric insoles do.

I have always added Superfeet to my mountaineering boots and skate ski boots, because I have a narrow heel and tend to get heel slip. I have been using the Alines for the last month, in my boots and also in my hiking shoes (to get a real comparison). They feel good, and totally solved the volume problem in my current hiking boots (the boots were too wide). They feel supportive and balanced, and get 5 stars for the comfort.

The only downside is that they are fairly heavy, tend to stick against socks if you don't unlace the boot enough when trying to slide your foot in (I have narrow feet, and have to take care so my socks don't stick and bunch up when putting my foot in), and they really hold the cold. For this reason, I would stay with superfeet for mountaineering boots or any backcountry use. For ski or hiking boots (leaving from home or a warm place), the Alines are fantastic as long as you make sure to keep your boots inside (I often like to keep them in my truck, but this can still work if you just stick them under the heater on your way to ski).

Normally I only go with no footbeds at all, thinking that if I just make my feet strong all will be well. However I have been spending a lot of time standing and walking on flat hard ground, which wreaks absolute hell on your knees and consequently your whole body after not too long at all, and so I got some of these aLines, which have made the problem pretty much completely go away, and I can still walk after a long day standing. Even though they are a bit more expensive than some grocery market generics, the benefit to your body is definitely worth it.

I have nothing bad to say about these, they are perfect for my feet. I swap them between my ski boots, hiking boots, and cycling shoes. They work well everywhere. I've had them since last year and they don't show the slightest signs of wear. I have the size "R" and would recommend them to anyone.

I used these in my alpine ski boots for about a total of 2 runs...then took them out and threw them away. I had a roomate at a ski shop who said I should try them due to my knee problems and flat feet. While my roomate warned me I should get used to them at home first and that they may be a little painful, the pain I experienced only got worse on the hill. Severe discomfort, and by the second run both feet were frozen on a mild day. Also, the top of the insole would catch my foot going into the ski boot and move the insole around...not fun. Overall I think this product is a good idea but does not work well for me. Im sticking with superfeet.

I'm a big guy who runs 50 minutes and am totally stoked I survived. I need a good foot bed to keep everything "alined". I have been a fan of superfeet for years. I purchased these because I'm always willing to try new products. My first impression of the ALINE system was my feet were happyhappyhappy walking around but I did notice something I had not from superfeet: a distinct stickiness between the footbed and my socks I had not experienced before. After mile 3 of a light 9:45 pace run, I realized I was blistering up when I had not before... on a foot I never blistered before... with dual layer socks that solved all my blistering problems before. The internal structure of the ALINE is super cool... so cool the manufacturer wants you to see the internals of the product. I feel there was no need for this. Superfeet has a very reliable anti-friction fabric which works really well. ALINE does not. I will use these insoles in dress shoes and perhaps this winter snowboarding. I will not use them for running, even though the first two miles felt pretty damn good, until I can find a way to cool down the friction from the sticky contact areas. I feel if ALINE addresses this concern their product will crush all competitors.

Great insole for my snowboarding boots! Popped these in and my feet have never felt so good in my boots, whether it be a pow day or crusty tree lines. Highly reccomended!

I'm no podiatrist, and I believe insoles are a highly personal choice, but these ones worked wonders for my feet. After a long hike with beat up hiking boots and their crappy included insoles that ended with significant knee and foot pain, I upgraded to a pair of La Sportiva Thunder's and popped these bad boys in there. Liked them so much that I switch them out for just about everything I do. The arch feels slightly raise and as others have noticed, they give a slight forward lean that feels a bit awkward at first, but the support feels great once you get used to it. That they're hard and don't absorb sweat is another nice perk. Strangely, they did stain the inside of my shoes red; I suppose if this matters to you it could be construed as a downside.

Overall, although I was a bit intimidated by the price at first, one year later I'm confident that it was well worth it.

I use these in my ski boots. Before I had a lot of pain and my feet would go numb. Once I got the alines, the pain and numbness went away. My feet also pronate so i have the black clips on the inside of them (these are the proper ones for me). The aline is great for people with high arches, as well as flat feet. I work at a shop where we sell these and people come in with a lot of pain, numbing, and tingling. I sell them the aline, then they come back later in the day telling me how their feet finally don't hurt. Also, if your boots are a little too short but fit otherwise, these will also shorten your feet by supporting your arch.

These are unlike anything else I've ever used. I went from an ex-runner to doing 30+ miles a week on trails. And they work for everything...walking, running, standing. I haven't stopped using mine in two years, and my feet have felt better for those two years than they did for the previous five years!

I've really tried with these in my alpine ski boots and finally given up. The pain in the ball of my left foot is excruciating and stops me skiing. I've tried all the fitting and break in suggestions on the aline website, but to no avail. for reference, I'm male, 40s, expert skier, never had problems before with standard or fully custom footbeds. I have fairly average arch and instep, D/E width, and generally have no problems with shoes. I do have a slight, occasional Neuroma in that foot. I use conformable custom beds in my old downhill boots and in my AT boots.

For me, the aline's are going in the trash, before I give up skiing instead However, I do recognize that they do seem to work well for many (and they are ok on one of my feet!), and the science seems robust, so I give them 3 stars despite my experience.

My conclusion is that for some folks these footbeds do not work, and it's not be a slight degree. Be very diligent in trying them before skiing and take your old footbeds with you first time out just in case.

I've used Alines for the last year...running, hiking, skiing, walking...even my house slippers. Feet feel fantastic! Down with blue and green foam...these are amazing!

I'm 31 years old and am getting back into road races (5ks, 10ks, 12ks and half marathons and next summer a Ragnar relay) and have flat flat feet. I ran cross country and long distance track in high school and college and thought my other store-purchased insoles were the best out there...until I tried Aline footbeds. It's true that the very first run feels awkward, my feet weren't used to all the amazing support. However, after just a few runs, my feet are feeling better than ever. They really help alleviate the soreness in the feet after longer-ish races. My performance is now better also, the last race I ran was a PR for me at this age, and I really feel that the proper form these footbeds give me contributed a great deal to that. Just don't let their awkwardness at first hinder you from keeping them going. It's worth it.

Incredible support, its like there is a party going on in my shoes and my feet are in the VIP zone. You have to try to believe, have used in skate shoes, Blundstones, Motocross boots, tele boots, alpine ski boots- they are seriously awesome.

At various points I've owned Green Superfeet, Orange Superfeet, Standard SOLE footbeds, and Alines. Alines are the most expensive, but blow the others out of the water for my particular feet. They give me the best support, are the lowest profile, and they have a slight grippiness to the topsheet that keeps my feet from subtle slipping. I have tried them snowboarding and they're great (although not better than my custom insoles). I wear them in my cross trainers for weight lifting and also recreational basketball/football. I absolutely will not do squats unless I have these on me. I used to run with them, however my current shoes have enough built in arch support.

Aline has made huge strides with this new model in terms of durability. I had a pair of the older blue ones and had to warranty them after about three months. The replacement pair died on me after four months. I've had these since the beginning of last year and they're still going strong.

I really have no complaints. If you are VERY anal-retentive, than the ink dye from the foam forefoot can stain the inside of shoes when they get hot/sweaty, but I can't imagine who would actually care about that.

Word of warning: if you're in an borderline size or if you know you have a funky arch, don't blindly trust the sizing chart. My foot is barely a 10.5 fully weighted, but I have a slightly long arch so almost every footbed I've ever used, I've had to size up. My suggestion would be to buy both multiple sizes and see which works for you.

i have the old style blue ones. like the support but the hard plastic cracked as soon as i took them out of my ski boots. The forefoot is also so gripy i can only wear wool socks with them. Does any one have both the blue and red? How do the new ones compare?

I got these on recommendation of a friend of mine to go with my new Tecnica Dragon 120 ski boots. Skied day 1 w/o the Alines, then went to go get measured up at my local ski shop. The next day I went out to ski again and I felt like I was really driving the ski. My ability level jumped up at least two levels. I also added Therm-ic boot heaters to them with no issues.

The design threw more for a loop at first but these have passed the test. I run about 15-20 miles a week on pavement with a CrossFit WOD every day and these insoles continue to impress me. There has been little to no issue of the insole sticking to socks. They feel great if you have medium arches contour follows the natural line of your foot allowing for a smoother stride. I would hesitate putting these in my boots due to the lack of ventilation. All in all a great insole for high intensity physical activity.

I purchased these, and initially loved them! The support was something that required time to adjust to, but once I did my feet loved them; however, my feet are about a quarter size different and one foot was extremely happy, but my smaller foot found the supportive bubble to large and eventually lead to an extremely painful arch muscle spasm. This issue aside, these would be great, great insoles if they just had fit my feet correctly...though I could see how amazing they are, and my feet never moved around in my boots. I may actually try them in a smaller size. But as for now they are great but not for me. So be advised the support structure is not subtle.