FP Insoles Gamechangers 2026 Snowboard Insole Review

An In Depth Breakdown Of The FP Insoles Gamechangers For Snowboarders Review by The Good Ride

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How The FP Insoles Gamechangers Were Tested

When I test insoles, I don’t just throw them into a boot, ride them, and call it a review. I start that way, but then I do same-day comparisons.

For this test, I took out the regular Gamechangers, the Gamechangers Pro, the Fluid X, and the Kingfoam Orthotic Pro, Remind Remedy (Remind’s only heat-moldable insole), the Remind Cush, and the Travis Rice Remind Medic.

I always start every test with the factory insole. In this case, it was the stock Nitro Team insole that came in my Nitro Team boots. I paired those with my daily driver Union Force bindings and rode the YES Greats along with many other boards during testing.

Size: 9-9.5
Days: Many
Conditions: Everything
Riders: James (Size 9 E, 5’10”, 185-190lbs). I’ve tested and compared 850+ boards, 200+ bindings, and 120+ boots
Insoles: F.I.T. Gamechangers
Redundancy: Strapins in case boots or bindings break.
Jacket: Skyline Fuse Jacket, Jones Mtn Surf Anorak
Pant: Skyline Fase 3L Bib Pant, Skyline Faze Pant, Jones Mountain Surf Pant
Helmet: Smith Method, Smith Scout
Goggle: Smith 4D Mag Low Bridge Fit
Gloves: Burton AK Clutch Mitt, Burton AK Tech Leather Glove

Boots

Nitro Team BOA, Nitro Team TLS

Bindings:

Union Force, Union Atlas Step On

Boards:

Amplid Surfari, Yes Greats, Burton Time Thief and Others

James’ Foot Specs

Foot Size: 9 US
Foot Width: E
Arch Length: 9.5 (Left and Right)
Instep: 10.5” (Left and Right)

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Sizing

First off, I’m a true size 9, almost exactly to the millimeter.

These come in a size 9–9.5, so I have to trim them down. If you’re a 9.5, they’ll fit really well right out of the box.

They also come a little wider than Remind, which I appreciate because I’m an E-width foot, right at the beginning of wide sizing. I do wish they still offered an extra-wide version as they did on some models in previous years. That would really help riders with EE and EEE-width feet.

In terms of thickness, these come in High and Medium versions. They used to make a low, but now the Gamechangers and Gamechangers Pro 2026 models only provide Med and High.

The High measures 10 mm in the heel and 5 mm in the toe.

The Medium measures 7 mm in the heel and 5 mm in the toe.

If you have a really large instep or very little room inside your boot, you might want to look at. The Medium is also a good option if you have a medium-to-high instep but still want more shock absorption.

For me, with a medium instep, the High version still works with most boots because I fit my boots closely to both my foot length and width through heat molding. I usually have enough room over the instep for thicker insoles.

One thing I like about the Gamechangers—and all of Footprint’s High insoles—is that they mainly increase thickness in the heel. The rest of the insole is fairly similar in height to most stock insoles.

Compared to the thicker Nitro stock insole and the thinner Burton stock insole, I really like how these fit the width of my foot. Once trimmed, they fit my true size 9 really well.

Gamechanger Over The Years

I went out into the garage and pulled out a really old pair of Gamechangers that’s probably about ten years old.

Back then, they used a foam that changed according to temperature. My feet always ran warm, so it wasn’t a big deal, but they were heat moldable, conformed really well to my arch, and were the most shock-absorbent insole available at the time. They were excellent back then, although they wouldn’t compare as well today.

Kingfoam Cold Resistant Gamechangers

Over the last few years, Footprint has done a lot of work improving the older models.

They introduced Kingfoam technology, which is a very soft, shock-absorbent material that’s highly resistant to both cold and heat. It stays remarkably consistent regardless of temperature. I’ve ridden these in temperatures around -15°F, and they still performed the same.

Kingfoam was introduced throughout the entire line. They already had heel cushioning, but then they added two major improvements.

The first was Quantum Heel technology on the Gamechangers Pro. It customizes to your arch better without becoming overly stiff or rigid, and it features a large pass-through section in the heel that improves shock absorption—something more basic brands like Superfeet don’t have. Instead, those brands use hard carbon fiber in that area, which significantly reduces shock absorption.

Gamechangers With Infinity Foam

The second improvement was Infinity Foam, which now comes on every Footprint insole from the entry-level models all the way to the highest-end versions. It’s located in the metatarsal area and heel, providing noticeably better shock absorption than the older Kingfoam models.

Back in the day, the arch customization was already very good. Now it’s even better, including on the standard Gamechangers. The Gamechangers Pro improve on that further thanks to the Quantum Heel technology that I covered extensively in my dedicated review.

Perfect! Here’s Part 2, continuing in the same style we’ve refined over the past few reviews.

Arch Support / Customization

Just to give you an idea of how well these conformed to my arch, I compared them to a custom orthotic. This orthotic was made from a mold of my foot, so it matches my arch perfectly. I have a medium arch that doesn’t come very high up on the sides.

After heat molding the FP Insoles Gamechangers, they almost matched my custom orthotic. That’s impressive for a $49–$59 insole compared to something that costs a few hundred dollars.

The weird thing is that while my custom orthotics feel amazing and offer pretty good shock absorption with their cork and foam construction, these are another level when it comes to absorbing impacts.

Vs. Remind Remedy

In comparison to heat-moldable insoles like the Remind Remedy, which I heat molded exactly according to the instructions, I barely saw any change. The side area remained too high for my foot. Since I don’t have a high arch on the sides, it never really conformed well to my foot and didn’t feel very customized overall.

The same thing happened with the Sole High Impact. It didn’t offer much impact protection or arch support, and it still had far too much height on the sides compared to the middle of my arch.

If you don’t need heat moldability, the Kingfoam Orthotic Pro and most of the Kingfoam models gradually conform to your arch through pressure and body heat over time. They really mold well to your feet after a lot of riding, just like these older Kingfoams that I’ve put hundreds of days on.

So if you don’t want to go through the heat-molding process—which honestly isn’t very difficult—you can choose one of the Kingfoam options or the Fluid X.

The Fluid X3 uses a denser fluid with more volume inside the insole, so it conforms to your arch extremely well. When you step on it, it feels like it simply molds itself to your foot.

If you’re looking for the most arch support and the best customization, go with the Pro models. If you just want a little more support than the regular Kingfoams, the FP Insoles Gamechangers are a great option.

Heel Cup

The heel cups are really good now.

They’re very supportive and much taller than the older versions. It’s a huge improvement over the original heel cup while still remaining comfortable.

You get excellent heel hold without feeling like the heel cup is digging into your foot or creating pressure points.

Shock Absorption

When it comes to shock absorption, nothing beats Footprint.

I’m not talking about a bowling ball test. I’m talking about real-world snowboarding performance after comparing these against a lot of other insoles.

This insole feels like it simply adds to the midsole of my Nitro Team boots, which are already very shock absorbent. If you’re using a boot with less cushioning, these could double, triple, or even quadruple the shock absorption you currently have.

One thing I really like is that they never interfere with the boot’s existing cushioning. They also don’t slow down response, and they’re a definite improvement over stock insoles in both support and overall feel.

Vs. Remind Insoles

Compared to Remind, I found they were still a noticeable step behind Footprint in terms of shock absorption. Remind is doing great things and makes a better insole than almost everything else I’ve ridden, but Footprint is still on another level.

The Infinity Foam is incredibly crush-resistant and maintains its shock-absorbing properties even after lots of riding. It makes those awkward flat landings much easier to deal with and encourages you to ride longer because your feet simply don’t get beat up as quickly.

I’m not getting any younger, and I’m doing everything I can to keep butter on the popcorn. These do a very good job of helping with that.

One thing worth mentioning is that you’re really not getting additional shock absorption by moving from the regular Gamechangers to the Pro. What you’re getting is more arch customization.

The same applies to the Kingfoam Orthotic Pro. Even the standard Kingfoams now have outstanding shock absorption.

The Fluid X models offer just a tiny bit more shock absorption, but it’s incredibly close. At that point, I’d simply choose whichever style of support appeals to you most.

Overall, every High version of a Footprint insole is upper tier. It’s really just different shades of excellent, and you can’t go wrong when it comes to shock absorption.

Vs. Superfeet & Sole Insoles

After riding all of these back-to-back, I think Footprint has separated itself from brands like Superfeet and Sole when it comes to snowboarding.

Superfeet still relies on hard carbon fiber under the heel, which limits shock absorption compared to Footprint’s open Quantum Heel design and Infinity Foam.

The Sole High Impact also didn’t work particularly well for my feet. It didn’t provide much impact protection or arch support, and it never really conformed to my medium arch because there was simply too much height on the sides.

Remind is the closest competitor in my opinion. They make a very good snowboard insole and have improved a lot over the years, but I still think Footprint offers better arch customization, better shock absorption, and a fit that works for a wider variety of feet.

Final Thoughts

I’ve loved the Gamechangers for many years, going all the way back to the original version.

Whether it’s the old model or the newest version, one thing has stayed the same. Whenever I’m not actively testing insoles and I’m out reviewing other gear, I’m riding one of Footprint’s insoles.

Whether it’s the Fluid X, the FP Insoles Gamechangers, the Gamechangers Pro, the Kingfoam Orthotic Pro, or even the standard Kingfoams, one of them is almost always in my boots.

Remind makes a very good insole as well, but I still think Footprint is a level above when it comes to arch customization and especially shock absorption.

They also produce an insole that fits a wider variety of foot shapes, which has made them my personal choice.

This is what I ride; this is what I recommend to other riders, and I hope this review helps.