Deadlifting in custom insoles. Does anyone do this?

Shiznown

Shiznown

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I'm flat footed and I finally bought some custom insoles, but they are cheaper custom insoles from a company online, because well I don't have $500 right now for medical ones. What I'm worried about is, the company states they're only guaranteed for a year. They have helped a lot for walking, but I'm a bit concerned they'll wear the insoles down if I try deadlifting in them. On a side note, I haven't squatted in over a year. My feet are so damn flat, that I can not no matter how light the weight is, have proper form. I'm wondering if these insoles will help with this too.
 
Shiznown said:
I'm flat footed and I finally bought some custom insoles, but they are cheaper custom insoles from a company online, because well I don't have $500 right now for medical ones. What I'm worried about is, the company states they're only guaranteed for a year. They have helped a lot for walking, but I'm a bit concerned they'll wear the insoles down if I try deadlifting in them. On a side note, I haven't squatted in over a year. My feet are so damn flat, that I can not no matter how light the weight is, have proper form. I'm wondering if these insoles will help with this too.
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In my job we call those OTC, they will help, but most likely won't last a year. We normally recommend changing them every 6 months specially if walking alot, or doing things like squats or deads in them.
 
I would imagine flexibility would be the bigger issue as far as proper form on Deads go. I agree with skraw- try the sumo/wider stance and see if that helps. Also add some mobility work in to loosen up your hamstrings, ankles, and lower thoracic. As for the shoes- I don’t know. Lol I’d trust DC though!
 
Chuck taylors. And those soles are flat as **** so your feet should fit perfect. I have a super high arch and I deadlift in my sox
 
I have flat feet and i don't think it affects my deadlift form. I wear knock off chucks from Primark that cost £8.
 
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