Insole recommendations

[Tony T]

Another vote for Specialized. (I tried Superfeet, didn’t like them)

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bo...Text=613E-9336

Three arch types (I use the Red)

With three different arch support options (Red+ being the lowest, Blue++ being in the middle, and Green+++ being tallest), you can be sure that every precious watt is preserved through the pedal stroke.

[djg21]

Don makes insoles for cycling shoes, or ski boots. He uses an Amfit computerized system and will make any necessary modifications to account for foot issues. https://lamsoncycling.com/orthotics

[boywonder]

Another vote fore Sole. They offer multiple options including widths and met bottons. Previously used Giro then transferred to Shimano since theirs offered no support . Performance Thin for me has been quite satisfactory.

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by Old School

I have had the best luck with Giro, although they are hard to find.

is Giro no longer selling their insoles separate from their shoes?

Specialized Blue never got along with me. And, I did get "fitted"

Superfeet black work for me btu I prefer the Giro with medium orange arch best.

[cinema]

spent a lot of dough over the years. from the expensive ones with variable shims including giro and higher priced ones made by 'fitting pros', to oven molded ones. g8 insoles are expensive garbage and collapse and deform over time because it's just a cheap thin plastic shim.

will echo the others here, Specialized is the one.

[davidb]

They work very well. Talk with a Retul fitter.

https://www.retul.com/footbeds

https://scheduler.retul.com/search?country=US

[macaroon]

G8 performance insoles: https://www.g8performance.com.au/cycling/

Or Esoles Efit if you can find any NOS on ebay

[marciero]

More power to you if you can address issues with over the counter or "semi custom" moldable footbeds. I get numbness with the ones I've tried. My 20 year old footbeds made by the late Bill Peterson are still in use. But I recently ordered the fit kit from Don Lamson, who is a sponsor here to replace, or at least back those up. It turns out they knew each other in the 70's in Aspen. At $225 not cheap but not expensive either in the scheme of things. I think I paid more than that 20 years ago.

[echelon_john]

These have been a game changer for me:

https://aline.com/product/aline/

I use custom footbeds in ski boots and hiking boots; A-lines in my cycling shoes. No hotspots, feel more planted. The Giro and Specialized ones are good but these are a world apart IMO.

[mcteague]

Originally Posted by macaroon

G8 performance insoles: https://www.g8performance.com.au/cycling/

Or Esoles Efit if you can find any NOS on ebay

Agreed. After reading how many of the top fitters use these I tried a pair of G8s. I ended up with a very aggressive arch support, in a slightly different position on each insole. Right off the bat my feet felt more solidly placed on the pedals. They are not cheap but totally worth it IMO.

https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com...-arch-support/

Tim

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

is Giro no longer selling their insoles separate from their shoes?

Specialized Blue never got along with me. And, I did get "fitted"

Superfeet black work for me btu I prefer the Giro with medium orange arch best.

You may be right about that.

Giro site shows no insoles aftermarket.

Another similar option - https://www.bikefit.com/p-123-g8-per...c-insoles.aspx

[tanghy]

Solestar black or ergon (also made by solestar)
Very good arch support

[estilley]

+1 for Superfeet black or carbon. Lower heel cup than the green superfeet so you're less likely to add to much rise in the back.

[cmg]

As much as would like to criticize the Birkenstock supports for being over priced cork and foam their shoes/chanclas are really comfortable and they do make really long lasting stuff. the eSoles do also work and let you adjust/create the support. The Giros in my opinion work the best.

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by DRZRM

I like the Sole heat moldable ones, they keep changing models, but the mid-think ones have worked well with riding shoes and the thick ones are good for my hiking boots.

+1
Used these to fix a knee pain I was having on the bike about 15 yrs ago and worked great....use them in all my shoes now (various thicknesses) and keeps plantar fasciitis in check.