Hi all, long post asking for insole/orthotic/pain/boot advice
tldr: I've been having some issues with metatarsal and other pain while skating, I've been skating for about 2 years, reffing and new to contact. I use custom orthotics that have helped, but not as much anymore? Would love suggestions for how to help, but also about foot movement mechanics.
full length: I am hypermobile and have custom orthotics because my toes would sublux while walking, and I would be in a lot of discomfort skating. My biomech was kind enough to make some for my skates, as well as day to day shoes but I'm having a lot of pressure on the ball of my foot/all the way through from bottom to top ache, and just behind my toes.
I'm skating in Chayas, moulded fairly well to the orthotic, but someone suggested that because Chayas have an internal 7mm lift, and my orthotics also have a slight lift, it's putting too much pressure foreward. I've attached photos - the heel post has been ground down so it's not a huge one at all, just few mm and then the rest is to fill out for the sides. It's not a full length rigid insole, because it's seemingly impossible to put a full length support into my skates and still fit my foot, regardless of lacing. what has helped anyone here struggling with the same. It's almost solely my left foot (weaker side I think - struggle with left foot forward plows for ex) though my right doesn't feel perfect.
I've tried the arch triangle things, and they just hurt, the gel pads that you wear to cover balls of your feet shift about in my socks when I'm skating, I've tried without insoles to check on weight distribution and the discomfort on the metatarsals (very front) was clear when I put them back in, but I couldn't skate for a long time without them in (maybe I just need to get used to it? I'm so tired of having to mess with skates and my body all the time).
I was wondering if my orthotics need to change, partly because obviously we don't skate the same way we walk - heel to toe, and in theory I imagine our feet don't move the same mechanically in skates? Does anyone know or have any info on this that I could show my biomechanics contact to better create supportive insoles?
my next step is to ask for full length ones, re-heat mould and stretch the skates to fit them, and just not lace the toe box (I have tallish feet ig).
full set up - Chaya onyx, Chaya Zena plate, stock Chaya trucks, (20 degrees kingpin), Chaya jelly cushions (got 80s, 90s and 95s, currently use 90s.) roll line emperor's or gladiators (about 90-92a)

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It seems most people were under the impression/pushing the idea that he was the strongest of the Gorosei. Now that we've finally gotten some tangible info on them, does this claim even make any sense anymore?

Godly Counterparts

We've now gotten a name for each of them, and with that, a planet that accompanies it.
Can't lie, their names are pretty baller
I think it's pretty safe to assume the "V." in his name stands for Venus. Knowing that, it kind of discredits any theory likening his planet to strength.

• Mercury:
  • Gorbachev Elder
  • God of Communication
• Venus:
  • Man of the hour, Ghandi Elder
  • God of Love and Beauty
• Mars:
  • Tall Elder
  • God of War
• Jupiter:
  • Blond Elder
  • God of the Sky and Thunder, King of Gods
• Saturn
  • Egghead Visitor
  • God of Time

Considering they all hold the title "Warrior God", I don't think it's far fetched to liken them to Roman Gods. And if we do so, nothing points to Ghandi being the strongest.
Using this logic, the most likely contestants for strongest would be either Tall Elder Mars for being the God of War or Blond Elder Jupiter for being the King of Gods.

Solar System

If we forget the whole Roman Gods thing and only talk bout the planets themselves, it still doesn't do much for him:
Nice and informative image
It isn't the planet closest to the Sun nor the furthest. It's not the biggest nor the smallest. It's not like it even has rings. I don't really see what makes Venus special compared to the other planets, so I don't see why the Elder would be special because of it.

Attire

I've seen the argument that since he's wearing something different from the other Elders, he must be superior. Now that we've finally gotten a full name, I feel like this also has a very plausible explanation now.
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His very last name, and more specifically the "Juro" part of it, seem to solidify his roots to Wano and the Samurai. It also explains why he's seen wearing a Kimono while the others wear a suit.
Now you might still want to argue that him not having to wear a suit would still imply that he is above the others, but we've seen the exact same situation happen before.
Aramaki also doesn't wear a suit, but his garb is still mire standard
While the other Admirals wore suits (Aokiji, Akainu and Kizaru), Issho wears a Kimono and something very similar to Venus without it meaning that he is above the other in standing or in strength.

Devil Fruits

People used to say he was the strongest because he was the only one to carry a weapon and as such was the most competent fighter. However, chapter 1085 also disproved this theory since we've learned that all the Gorosei have Devil Fruits/transform to fight.
All transformed
If we were to assume they were all Zoans, there might be an argument to make about him being the only awakened one since it's quite clear and easy to see here. That being said, we still have no confirmation that the Elders are all Zoan types. Especially knowing that even Paramecias can look like this:
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Furthermore, the second panel of all of the together nets us a cleaner look at their transformations. Thanks to that, we can also see that Mars seems to also have the Awakening scarf/sash
At least 2 awakened Zoans
Plus, assuming the Elders are as old as we think, I would be very surprised if any of them weren't awakened.

Why is he the strongest then?

It's pretty simple really, he might not be lol. Right now, things seem to point to either Jupiter for being the King of the Gods and I guess the youngest one? or to Mars for being the God of War. Either that are they are all just as strong.
It seems to me that Venus' strength was inflated by the Sword Tax^TM principle. The premise of the Sword Tax^TM is that everyone who carries a sword must be strong or the strongest in their group because they automatically scale to Mihawks and, in extension, Zoro.
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If you think I'm way besides the mark, why do you think he's the strongest? or who do you think is the strongest in between them?