CUSTOM FOOTBEDS

Footbeds enable the foot to directly transfer power while greatly enhancing comfort. They reduce the amount of knee angulation necessary to initiate ski and snowboard turns while maintaining the natural shock absorbing ability of the arch. Without proper support, skiers and snowboarders with high or low arches and pronated or supinated feet aren't getting optimal foot-to-snow response.
With INSTAPRINT posted custom footbeds, the hills and valleys beneath the foot are matched by the shell but the voids are filled - called "posting" - which renders the underside of the footbed flat. This makes the new platform extremely stable and better able to transfer input from the foot to the ski or board. Custom footbeds are not orthotics. They are a fine choice for the majority of skiers and snowboarders, supporting the natural shape of the foot and preventing the arch from collapsing.
If you suffer discomfort while skiing and snowboarding due to bad fitting boots, custom footbeds may be able to eliminate those problems (providing you have the correct size and flex in your shell)

Pain indications that you need custom footbeds

Pain on either side of the forefoot
Pain in heel
Calluses under foot
Ankle pain
Contusions under the big toe nail
Pain at top of the instep
Burning sensation or cramps at the ball of the foot
Numbness in forefoot or toes
Fatigue in the calf and thigh regions
Pain over the instep
Cold feet

Performance indicators that you need custom footbeds

Fall frequently on the same side turns
Frequently catch edges
Experience hesitation between turn initiation and ski reaction
Have poor control over ski tips especially on ice or in steeps
Have excessive sideways heel movement
Heel lifts during turn initiation
Foot slides forward and/or sideways
Ski or snowboard with toes clenched to reduce excessive foot movement