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Placebo Tech on the Trail: Do Custom 3D-Scanned Insoles Actually Help Hikers?

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2026-01-25

9 min read

Are 3D‑scanned custom insoles worth the price for hiking? Learn when custom helps, when off‑the‑shelf does, and how to trial gear to avoid placebo buys.

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