MB,

I only speak based on my personal experience.  I use the orange Superfeet insoles - because they were cheap - got 'em used and the REI Attic (now garage) sale - like $15.  But not because they were just cheap.  I have not used a lot of insoles, but when you compare these to a lot of others, the thing I note is the hard plastic rear foot bed.  That is what I feel helps take up a lot of the volume and cradles your heel.  The front is mostly flat, but takes up a decent bit of volume too.  In my experience, they are tough - had the same pair in and out of several pairs of boots, including the Chota's, for 5 years with minor wear and still hanging tough.  You can always find them on sale somewhere - like anything else.  REI has a great return policy and maybe wait for the 20% member sale (like the one that ends today...btw).  If they don't work for you, return for a refund - kinda like a free road test.  Those Caney Forks ain't cheap either, but you get what you pay for, right.  BTW...those Chota insoles make a great pattern for any new ones you get.  Cut to fit a bit big so you get a good interference fit and they won't budge.  YMMV.  As for the boots actually drying out....that's why it's call wet-footing.  Mine take days to dry (not as bad as the NRS Velocity...) and I always give them a dunk is some Mirazyme solution after a paddle to keep the odors down.

pd