Custom insoles for cycling shoes?

kevin_stephens

My Sidi genius shoes can get uncomfortable on long rides

I had sutome fitted insoles made for my ski boots and thaey are really great, the shape of the insoles for each foot is very different

The insoles in my cycling shoes do seem rather flimsy.

Does anyone know of a custom insole service for cycling shoes? Preferably in the UK?

Or alternatively can anyone recommend a make of shoe with much better insoles?

Thanks

Kevin

mrushton

You could do worse than look at the Specialized range of insoles, but you need to speak to a Speciialized dealer - that's the first and poss.cheapest solution.

A more expensive and possibly ideal solution is a visit to Cyclefit in London . They do 2 types of custom insole, Sifas and E-Sole, the latter used by a lot of pro riders. Also they do the Shimano custom shoe moulding which may be another way to go and is offered by other Shimano dealers. The guys at Cyclefit really rate this latter idea as a cost-effective solution for a lot of their clients. Of course, they can do all that for you - at a price

www.cyclefit.co.uk

kevin_stephens

I'm often puzzled why cyclefit don't set up an operaion of francise in the North

I wouldn't mind paying their prices, but not the travel on top

Parsnip49

Its down to preference really - I have really flat feet and have custom orthotics in all my shoes - if i dont wear them running i get horrible knee pain - i dont like wearing them either in my ski boots or my cycling shoes however - might be because both have no flex. You wont really know untill you try though.

andyp

The Specialized insoles are pretty good and are a definite improvement on the cheap insoles that Sidi provide. I've got a pair in my commuting shoes and they do a good job of keeping my feet in the right position.

If you can get to Cyclefit then I'd recommend them. I've got some new Sidas insoles earlier this year and am very happy with how I'm getting on with them. I'd still contend that my initial consultation with Cyclefit back in 2004 was the most cost effective performance improvement I've ever paid for as it improved my pedal stroke enormously.

mrushton

Kevin Stephens wrote:

I'm often puzzled why cyclefit don't set up an operaion of francise in the North
I wouldn't mind paying their prices, but not the travel on top

They are looking into it, but they want to find someone who works to their ethos. C-fit aren't really a bike shop per se. They offer a particular /personal service that other shops can't/won't do. Also they aren't cheap but in their case I believe you get what you pay for.

andylav

Sidas customised footbeds are available in decent mountaineering / trail walking shops for a little over half of the price of Cyclefit.

Exactly the same item and same moulding / fitting system - in fact those I got from Rock and Run in Covent Garden were better finished than those I got in Cyclefit

Go to Sidas.com or co.uk and search for UK stockists.

Rock and Run have stores across the UK so should have a store near you in the North or, from memory, the Sidas site listed other specialist stockists in Ambleside, Newcastle and Manchester

kevin_stephens

Fantastic, problem solved!

I still have the factory fit insoles for my Atomic ski boots, which I replaced with the custom moulded ones. I was surprised to find that they fit into my cycling shoes and seem very comfortable, they are a lot thicker and anatomical then the side insoles, the buckle adjustment accommodates the extra thickness really well.

No looking forward to trying them on the road