Remind Medic Impact Snowboard Insole Review

An In Depth Objective Breakdown of the Remind Medic Impact Insole Review by The Good Ride

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How The Remind Medic Impact Insole Was Tested:

I put a lot of time into testing these. What I do is usually go out with one of my favorite setups. In this case, it was the YES Greats snowboard, Nitro Team boots, and Union Force bindings.

I take a run with the factory insole first. Then I put in the Travis Rice. Then, a competitor, the Kingfoam Orthotic Elite. This is an older model, but I’ve also used the Fluid X and the new Kingfoam Infinity Foam with gel over the metatarsal and heel. I also compared them to the old Travis Rice Medic, the Cush, and the Remedy. The Remedy is a heat-moldable option, though, so it’s not as comparable, and I won’t be referencing that as much.

I also rode the Remind Medic Impact in my boots for a full day on its own.

The Remind Medic was sent by Remind, but for obvious sanitary reasons, I can’t send them back.
Size: 9-9.5
Days:3
Conditions: Spring and Spring-like conditions
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

Boards:

Capita Black Snowboard Of Death, Yes Greats

James’ Foot Specs

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

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Sizing/Fit

When it comes to sizing and thickness, this is definitely better for a non-wide foot.

I’m an E width, and this just barely fits my E-width feet. I get a little more width out of Footprint insoles. They come in a wider package and are the better option for wider feet, for sure. All of Remind’s insoles come in a width that’s best for D and below.

They also come in sizes 9 to 9.5. I’m a true size 9, so I often have to cut them down a little bit.

Thickness

These are thick, but not super thick. They’re 9.5 mm at the heel, tapering to 5.5 mm at the toe.

Because of the material in the Travis Rice, it feels thicker than the Cush, which presses down inside the boot even though it’s the same thickness.

In comparison, all of Footprint’s Kingfoam line measures 10 mm at the heel, tapering to 5 mm at the toe. The mids are 7 mm, going to 5 mm, so these feel closer to the Highs in Footprint Insole Technology’s line.

Arch Support / Heat Molding

When it comes to arch support, the Medic is too much for me.

I have a medium-ish arch, and these are really designed for medium-high to high arches. With the Cush, they’re softer, and they press down and conform more to my arch. But with the Medic, they’re a little stiffer and don’t conform as well. Sometimes they even led to cramping.

So, really, only go with these if you have a pretty high arch and you’re not looking for a heat-moldable option like the Remedy or the Gamechangers from Footprint Insole Technology, which I feel are the most customizable heat-moldable insoles out there.

These can’t be heat-molded. They’re just going to conform to your foot over time.

Shock Absorption

When it comes to shock absorption, these are pretty good. There are a lot of layers at work, and they’re light-years ahead of all the factory insoles.

All of those are usually just soft EVA foam to almost no EVA foam at all. They’re super thin. Maybe one of the best factory options out there is Nitro. They have a pretty thick, soft EVA foam insole that actually helps with shock absorption, but these are still a huge step up from there. Actually, all of the Remind insoles are.

Compared to the Remind Cush

While I did like the more mellow Cush, especially for somebody like me who’s not going big, I think these could be better for going big than the Cush.

That being said, they’re still a good step behind all the Kingfoam Orthotic options out there. This foam just absorbs shock so much better, especially the new Infinity Foam in the metatarsal. Then there’s an insert inside the heel.

They also have a Fluid X option that uses Infinity Foam, and it’s a nice, soft, cushy option.

Compared to Footprint Kingfoam

Even my old Orthotic Elites, which are being phased out now in favor of the Infinity Foam option, did much better than the Travis Rice. They don’t have that high arch support, though.

These will conform to your arch and work well for a low-to-medium or medium-to-high arch, but the Remind Medic Impact is best for medium-high to high arches if you’re looking for a plug-and-play option.

This thick, rather hard foam beneath the softer foam layers on top feels like it separates the shock absorption and doesn’t integrate with your boot’s midsole to provide continuous shock absorption throughout.

That’s why I like Footprint Insole Technology’s Kingfoam line, from any model, better than these. I also prefer the Cush to the Medic.

That might not be a deal-breaker for you, but if you’re like me and you like that continuous feel from the midsole to the insole to your foot, you’re probably not going to like the Remind Medic Impact. But it’s all personal preference.

Heel Cup

They have a pretty deep heel cup.

It’s better than many entry-level Kingfoams, but not as good as some higher-end models with a much deeper heel cup.

Final Thoughts

Overall, these were not for me.

I’m not expecting every insole to fit my foot. Every foot is different, and this is made for a different foot.

My only complaint is that this blue, more-plastic-foam hybrid material interfered with what I felt was really good shock absorption. It’s still very shock absorbent—way better than any factory insole—and it comes at a good price.

If you have a medium-high to high arch and want a stiffer, plug-and-play insole without heat molding, the Remind Medic Impact could work really well for you.

For my feet and preferences, though, I still prefer the softer feel of the Remind Cush and, especially, the more continuous shock absorption I get from Footprint Insole Technology’s Kingfoam line.