Great concept, poor execution

By Clydesdale Ranked #572 - Socks January 7, 2010

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.

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