Superfeet in Cycling shoes?

[Velobambina]

At Knot's suggestion, I put the Superfeet berry insoles in my Sidi doms and am very, very pleased. Makes a huge difference in terms of comfort.

Thanks, Mz. Knot, for all your wonderful suggestions!!

[KnottedYet]

Running vs. Cycling

Liza, even if your Berry feet were wrong for you running, give them a try cycling. The loading patterns for the two activities are very different and what might be too much insole for running could be just right for biking. (like stiff cycling shoes are too much for running, but peachy on the bike)

At the very least, your Berry could help keep your hindfoot lined up for more efficient power transfer to the forefoot.

If they feel awful in your bike shoes, don't bike in them either.

[Trek420]

At Knot's suggestion, I put the Superfeet berry insoles in my Sidi doms and am very, very pleased. Makes a huge difference in terms of comfort.

Thanks, Mz. Knot, for all your wonderful suggestions!!

I tried the berry in in my Sidis and am very very pleased with them. Unfortunately I can't wear Sidis so have to give them up (anyone wear 38's?) but the Superfeet berry I love.

[short cut sally]

Thanks Liza for giving me another option for my burning feet. I had never heard of these inserts before so I just did a google on them. I went to road shoes/pedals as I was told it would reduce my burning sensation to my left foot-bigger area of pedal dispersement vs. smaller spd dispersment. Had the specialized inserts which initially helped in my mtb. shoes, is not helping in my Sidi's at all-even bought new ones in case the old ones were worn. Doesn't matter if my sock is thick, thin, or if my shoe is tight or loose..actually, it just occurs later in the ride if I wear thicker socks and my shoes are looser.

[VeloVT]

Thanks everyone (and thanks Knot). This is helpful. I think I"ll give them a try.

[boy in a kilt]

Thanks Liza for giving me another option for my burning feet. I had never heard of these inserts before so I just did a google on them. I went to road shoes/pedals as I was told it would reduce my burning sensation to my left foot-bigger area of pedal dispersement vs. smaller spd dispersment. Had the specialized inserts which initially helped in my mtb. shoes, is not helping in my Sidi's at all-even bought new ones in case the old ones were worn. Doesn't matter if my sock is thick, thin, or if my shoe is tight or loose..actually, it just occurs later in the ride if I wear thicker socks and my shoes are looser.

I'll give you yet another option. But first a little background. I actually got fitted for running shoes once and the guy fitting me said "you have size 11 arches on a size 10 foot." In other words, I have very high, very long arches with insteps to match.

I've tried all manner of cycling shoes but ran into the same problem. If I fit them for length and width (I have normal feet otherwise), I had feet problems because circulation was being cut off elsewhere. Doing a century with numb, burning feet registers pretty low on my fun-o-meter. I have the same problem to a lesser extent with other shoes.

So my wiser half convinced me to drop the cash on a pair of Sidi Megas. Basically, they are designed for "higher volume" feet, meaning those of us whose feet are wider or taller than the norm.

Much better. It wasn't sunshine and rainbows better, but my toes don't get anywhere near as numb as they used to.

[Dianyla]

I actually got fitted for running shoes once and the guy fitting me said "you have size 11 arches on a size 10 foot." In other words, I have very high, very long arches with insteps to match.

Yes, I've got the same thing. My arch length is for a women's size 10, but my total foot length is about 9. Yeah, I have stubby little toes. Good fitters understand this and know what they're doing. When I'm seeing a new fitter I tend to keep my mouth shut and observe the shoe fitter to test them. If they don't notice this detail, I don't take them seriously.

And yep... Sidi Mega's for me as well. If only they'd make winter boots in the Mega width.

[boy in a kilt]

And yep... Sidi Mega's for me as well. If only they'd make winter boots in the Mega width.

If only. I do ok with nice wool or wool blend socks and neoprene booties but Sidi Winter booties would be heaven. Particularly on those cold, rainy northwest winter rides.

[KnottedYet]

Yes, I've got the same thing. My arch length is for a women's size 10, but my total foot length is about 9. Yeah, I have stubby little toes. Good fitters understand this and know what they're doing. When I'm seeing a new fitter I tend to keep my mouth shut and observe the shoe fitter to test them. If they don't notice this detail, I don't take them seriously.

Me three. (except it's more 9.5 arch and 8.5 foot) Gotta admit, though, that our stubby little toes are *cute*!

I tend to buy for my arch and width, rather than for my length. Keens and Chacos, though, I can buy for length and they fit great. Now if only either made bike shoes.

So far I'm happy with men's Specialized Tahos. Guess I'll be checking Sidi Megas one of these days!

[Dianyla]

Gotta admit, though, that our stubby little toes are *cute*!

I tend to buy for my arch and width, rather than for my length.

Aren't they cute, though? I'd post a pic but... eh, might excite some internet weirdos out there.

Until I figured out that my toes are unusually short, I always used to be so when people would talk about their toes getting jammed by their shoes. I'm thinking "How does that happen, anyway?!"

The Megas might be overkill for you, actually. I find Keens and most Mens shoes to be too narrow. Those shoes run around a D/E width, from what I understand. I something more in the EE/EEEE department.