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cyclingprop
cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
edited June 2012 in Commuting chat
So I've a pair of specialized pro shoes, which were a steal (and my size). Only thing is they're a 49, and despite Specialized making a size 49 shoe, they can't be bothered to make size 49 insoles. I could do with a bit more arch support than they provide.

In short, what are my options on footbeds? Need some help please!
What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?

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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,893
    edited June 2012
    cyclingprop wrote:
    So I've a pair of specialized pro shoes, which were a steal (and my size). Only thing is they're a 49, and despite Specialized making a size 49 shoe, they can't be bothered to make size 49 insoles. I could do with a bit more arch support than they provide.

    In short, what are my options on footbeds? Need some help please!

    Could you not buy a size larger and trim them down.

    EDIT: Ah, I see they don't make size 50+. That seems a bit of an oversight.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    The largest footbed specialized make/sell is a 48. My shoes are 49. That's my problem...
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Hoopdriver
    Hoopdriver Posts: 2,023
    I've the same problem. I never figured it out either
    http://www.My-Bicycle-and-I.com
  • jejv
    jejv Posts: 566
    This kind of thing any use ?
    http://www.superfeet.com/products/Green.aspx
  • Hoopdriver
    Hoopdriver Posts: 2,023
    jejv wrote:
    This kind of thing any use ?
    http://www.superfeet.com/products/Green.aspx
    Yeah. That looks pretty good, and for far bigger feet than mine! Thanks!
    http://www.My-Bicycle-and-I.com
  • jejv
    jejv Posts: 566
    Hoopdriver wrote:
    jejv wrote:
    This kind of thing any use ?
    http://www.superfeet.com/products/Green.aspx
    Yeah. That looks pretty good, and for far bigger feet than mine! Thanks!
    I think they are good, but outdoor shops may have cheaper stuff that works OK, unless you're doing some kind of fell-cyclocross. I'd offer the unused ones that came with my boots, but my feet aren't as big as yours.
    If they're not thick enough, you can use up more volume with cheaper rubber insoles, which don't have to be the full length of your feet. I expect you'll find pages of stuff about this on hiking sites.
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Hmm good shout, I'll do some digging and try to find a UK stockist of something similar
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • jejv
    jejv Posts: 566
    Turns out googling "cycling insoles" turns up a load of hits. Doh. Looks like the yellow superfeet things are designed for road shoes.

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