Comments on: Tecnica Forge GTX Hiking Boot Review

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:51:35 +0000

In reply to Elaine Brunhoeber. Hi Elaine, not sure if there are any in that area. If you email Tecnica they can help you out with locations.

By: Elaine Brunhoeber

Elaine Brunhoeber — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 22:35:57 +0000

Is this done anywhere near me? My zip is 35801 & I’m willing to drive 500 miles.

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:30:04 +0000

In reply to Shana Gambero. Hey Shannon, I was able to find a store but the rep said you can call their customer service to find one (603) 298-8032

By: Shana Gambero

Shana Gambero — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 18:12:36 +0000

Where can I buy that has a molding machine on site. My zip is 95018

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Sun, 01 May 2022 18:28:38 +0000

In reply to Cecilia. Hey Cecilia, I think it would work if it they weren't very big, just like the process molds around heels or bumps on toes. Anything larger it might not punch out enough. I'll ask Tecnica and see if they have had any success with it.

By: Cecilia

Cecilia — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:42:56 +0000

What about bunions? Will the molding manage those?

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:41:05 +0000

In reply to Lorraine.

Hi Lorraine, I got some info back from Tecnica:

The CAS insole in the Forge is thermo-moldable from the CAS machine. The suggestion would be to mold the CAS insole first, then the boot, see how this feels. The CAS insole will not be a direct replacement for the orthotic as these typically provide a lift, or pronation correction in them. The Tecnica CAS insole will not provide either of these. The biggest areas of correction on the insole with the CAS technology will be to raise/lower the arch support and provide better heal retention.

If the CAS insole does not work for the customer, then the process would be to insert the orthotic into the shoe, then mold the entire shoe with the orthotic in place. The operating range for the heating elements is 50-100° F. If this temperature range is higher than the suggested range for the orthotic Tecnica is not liable or responsible for damage to the orthotic (the fine print).

Here is a quick outline of the process.

– Mold CAS insole
– Place CAS insole in the boot and mold together
– If the CAS insole does not work, replace with orthotic if the customer chooses and remold upper of boot with orthotic in place

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:08:18 +0000

In reply to Ross Collicutt. Thank you so much! I will look for your additional info!

By: Ross Collicutt

Ross Collicutt — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 13:31:34 +0000

In reply to Lorraine. Hi Lorraine, some people have found they don't need the orthotics due to the molding process. I believe the heat molder gets to about 180 degrees. I will find out for you that it's safe to add orthotics when molding. An alternative would be to heat mold and then add the orthotics in but I'm not sure this would give the best fit.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:01:55 +0000

Thank you for a great review! I have custom orthotics because I have Morton’s neuroma. Will I still be able to mold the boot even with my orthotics? How hot is the inside of the bag? Alternatively, I wonder if the molding process will simply allow me to use the boots without an orthotic. Do you have any information or feedback regarding this subject?