Custom cycling shoes

mtbrider123

I’ve changed quite a few shoes over the past 2-3 years as they started to hurt after some time. I still haven’t found the right pair, so I’m thinking of getting some custom ones like Adam Hansen’s pair. Therefore my questions are if it’s worth it, and how much are you willing to pay for a fully custom pair (to see if I’m not undervaluing them and out of curiosity)?

Thanks in advance.

slowmart

I haven’t a clue to your question but if you’ve got a Specialized concept store near you I would pop in and try some different shoes, they’ll ensure the fit and beds are appropriate

I bought a pair of S works in 2014 and they’ll just about see the summer out, partly due to the lifetime BOA guarantee for the shoe closing mechanism

I’ll wait until winter when prices are soft and get another pair without question. Always comfortable, stiff and very well made.

FatTed

Bont do custom shoes for a price!

shuttle_cock

Perhaps it not the shoes, something else in your bike fit?

sungod

^^^ this

if the shoes fit, i.e. no tight spots or incompatible shape, then it's more likely to be the footbeds you need looking at

footbeds can make a massive difference

bondurant

I'd expect to pay north of £300 I suppose...which is probably why I haven't done it yet.

amrushton

Rocket 7 do custom as do Bont but Bikefit James over on francis cade's YT channel has some good pointers re shoes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MPny_EgoxY&t=217s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38nuXYLbG_E

Lake are mouldable.

alanparsons

Mtbrider123 wrote:

, so I’m thinking of getting some custom ones like Adam Hansen’s pair. Therefore my questions are if it’s worth it, and how much are you willing to pay for a fully custom pair (to see if I’m not undervaluing them and out of curiosity)?

Thanks in advance.

$2000-$2500 AUSD currently sold out but you can enquire on the website.

https://hanseeno.myshopify.com/collections/shoes

greasedscotsman

Or if you want to look like Brad?

https://www.simmons-racing.com/cycling-2

webboo

alanparsons wrote:

Mtbrider123 wrote:

, so I’m thinking of getting some custom ones like Adam Hansen’s pair. Therefore my questions are if it’s worth it, and how much are you willing to pay for a fully custom pair (to see if I’m not undervaluing them and out of curiosity)?

Thanks in advance.

$2000-$2500 AUSD currently sold out but you can enquire on the website.

https://hanseeno.myshopify.com/collections/shoes

I’m puzzled to understand how custom shoes would be sold out.

greasedscotsman

Webboo wrote:

I’m puzzled to understand how custom shoes would be sold out.

Not sure if it's still the case, but there used to be a rule that any equipment used in pro cycling had to be commercially available. To comply with this, he made a few extra pairs and sold them off on his website. I would be surprised if he is making custom shoes for anyone but himself.

webboo

So custom as in already made and a certain size. So a bit like those made to measure Assos shorts I bought in a medium size.

joey54321

I have custom insoles which have been amazing, £100 from Cyclefit about 4-5 years ago. One of the best cycling purchases I've made.