Wanted to put some superfeet in my cycling shoes, but they are thinner than the insoles that I’m using now so the shoes are too loose with just the superfeet. One option would be to put a thin insole underneath the superfeet. Will that work well?
Specialized makes some cycling-specific insoles that I like a lot. I’d recommend them, they’ll fit the profile of a cycling shoe better than superfeet will. Also, they have little bumps under your metatarsals that supposedly keep your toes from going to sleep.
Wanted to put some superfeet in my cycling shoes, but they are thinner than the insoles that I’m using now so the shoes are too loose with just the superfeet. One option would be to put a thin insole underneath the superfeet. Will that work well?
I second the Specialized insoles. There are three different styles depending on how much arch support etc you need. They also make thin shims that might help meet your needs while helping align your knees (use a certified fitter if you go with the shims too).
Check out SOL insoles: they are moldabel to your foot and come in various degrees of thicknesses.
I have a pair of the ultras for running - best footbed out there next to customs imo.
The “metatarsal button” incorporated into the Specialized footbeds to help support that portion of the foot to prevent a full collapse of the foot on the down stroke. This does not mean that it eliminates “hot foot”. It only aids in preventing it.
We used to do that in our running shoes back in the day by wadding up paper and putting it under the forefoot. I would think that an insole that has it already in it will perform more consistently and not shift as you go!
Has anyone played around with the shims? I’m in need of some insoles like the OP. I was thinking about heading to B&L tomorrow to get some insoles for my Carnac shoes. The new Carnac shoes I bought have the most pathetic insoles. I’d like to get some Specialized insoles with their shims to see if it will help with knee alignment. I’d be interested in hearing about experiences with them.
i use the insoles from aline…nice. Not a lot of shops have the laser light alignment apparatus, so might be hard to find. About $50…a good shop wont charge you to use the laser device…one crazy place i went to wanted another $50 to do it…said they had to pay for the machine and once it was paid off they wouldnt charge anyone else the extra $50. I never went back there again.
Where do you find the specialized insoles? I did a quick google and all that came up were weird places I never heard of. Any reputable places you recommend?
I actually found that the cycling specific Superfeet to work well for me. I had to change my cycling shoes to find the right fit for them, but I’m much happier in my new setup. I have custom orthotics in my running shoes and feel the Superfeet in my cycling shoes to be very similar in comfort and support. Good luck!
I use the Specialized inslole and wedges. They work as claimed. Completely eliminated my knee problem.
In response to the comment that seemed to express suprise at a shop charging $50.00 for use of their laser alignment system. The answer they gave you was lame, but so was your suprise reaction to being charged for the service. When you start to give away your expertise, training and time on an ongoing basis at your place of work then perhaps you will understand.
I have several friends who work part-time at bike shops and they tell me that if the shop walks away at the end of the year with a 5% profit they have had a good year. The shop or any business needs to make a profit to continue its mission. If internet “service” is what you prefer, then get your laser alignment over the web.
For your info, I am in manufacturing and have an understanding of the need to make a profit.
I posted a similar question about this about a month ago. I was having some foot pain issues that I was pretty sure came from my cycling workouts. I picked up the grey superfeet insoles to start with. The pain is gone. If you interested in the Specialized insoles; you can order them right from the specialized website. My brother uses these and loves them.
I’ve used the Specialized insoles/wedges in the past, but have been having some minor knee issues popping up again. I’m trying to get to the bottom of it and wondering if I need to replace my insoles. Does anyone have any idea approximately how long these things are supposed to last? BTW I really liked them and felt like they worked.
Thanks.
I switched from the Specialized insoles to eSoles at the end of last year. Best decision I made. The metatarsal button on the Specialized insoles is a joke. It is tiny, and it does nothing. The specialized insoles are better than a lot of stock insoles, but I didn’t actually find them to be any better than basic spenco insoles, for example. If you actually want a proper insole that is more like an orthotic, get eSoles. If you just want something a bit better, get superfeet. The eSoles are light, too, which is an added bonus.
The cycling specific superfeet is what I have, so I think they’ll fit my cycling shoes fine. My question is does anyone put these (or any other arch support insoles for that matter) on top of the insoles that come with the shoes (probably after the minimal arch is cut off)? I need something to fill the shoe a little more, and don’t want to wear thick socks.
The cycling specific superfeet is what I have, so I think they’ll fit my cycling shoes fine. My question is does anyone put these (or any other arch support insoles for that matter) on top of the insoles that come with the shoes (probably after the minimal arch is cut off)? I need something to fill the shoe a little more, and don’t want to wear thick socks.
I bought the Specialized insoles this afternoon. Rappstar is right. The metatarsal button is nearly non-existent. Otherwise they look okay and the wedges look like they will be interesting to try.