Arch supports in cycling shoes?

[KnottedYet]

if you can, go see a sports med PT. Meanwhile, try a pair of Berry Superfeet if you get the chance. Or the Green if Berry doesn't feel right. Gray is supposed to be more for biking, but from the sounds of your arch it might not work.

[anakiwa]

if you can, go see a sports med PT. Meanwhile, try a pair of Berry Superfeet if you get the chance. Or the Green if Berry doesn't feel right. Gray is supposed to be more for biking, but from the sounds of your arch it might not work.

I second the Superfeet idea. I have custom orthotics which are great, but I'm not all that convinced they're any better than the Superfeet I was using until they came in (mine took several weeks to get). The Superfeet are a lot less expensive (and there's no need for appointments, wait time, etc.)

[Batbike]

I second the Superfeet idea. I have custom orthotics which are great, but I'm not all that convinced they're any better than the Superfeet I was using until they came in (mine took several weeks to get). The Superfeet are a lot less expensive (and there's no need for appointments, wait time, etc.)

I never heard of Superfeet -- is that a brand?

Jenn -- I too have a VERY HIGH arch and have had trouble running all my life because of my high arch. In fact, when I got my inserts, the PT Sports guy said "I bet you could never run with those feet". The inserts he molded for me are for all athletics, even daily walking, not specific to cycling. Although he did specify thickness and a few other "tweaks" for my cycling shoes. With a high arch, your feet do all kinds of weird things (maybe everybody's does), especially as you age and things wear down or out or whatever.

As for cost, one pair is $300 but lasts about 3 years. So, I figure it is like buying one expensive $100 pair of shoes each year -- one COMFY pair of shoes each year!

[KnottedYet]

SUPERFEET!

http://www.superfeet.com/

They have a big ol' building just up the road from me. I like their products, especially the new Berry/Orange with the met arch pad. (very nice for bikers who get numb or have pain in the toes or balls of the feet.)

I also like the brand "10 Seconds" which is about half the price. Can be much harder to find, though. I wouldn't buy an insole unless you could try it in person.

[Jenn]

Bless you all for the AWESOME info, and my feet thank you to!
I'm also assuming which I forgot to mention that I'm getting a burning sensation along the bottom outside of my right foot (the bad foot) on long rides, and I'm guessing it is all linked together....ugh...I just want to feel better I'm sick of this.

[nic840]

Yeah Superfeet are great! My husband has them in every single pair of shoes he owns (green ones). He immediately takes out the insoles and puts the superfeet in. He even has them in his slippers!
I really haven't needed them until I started riding. I ended up getting the specialized inserts (previous post). Didn't even think about superfeet.
Was at REI yesterday and the superfeet are currently on sale through
May 13th. Give them a shot. There is a little reference book near the display that explains the different colors/uses for each one. -N

[KnottedYet]

Don't be afraid to buy Superfeet outside your activity color, too. Each has a slightly different profile and shape, and you just might find that a "running" insole feels fabulous in your bike shoes! Ya never know...

If you want to make a day of it (if you have the time and patience) take your bike shoes in and try every color. REI has demo models of every color in every size.

Glad to know about the Superfeet sale. Gotta go get Sknot a pair, since he's outgrown his old ones.