I have also included the manufacturers website for your convenience. Please note: Reviews and Product Scoring are based on how each of these insoles fit my feet. I have high arches with a fairly non-flexible foot. Also, the shoes used in this test were Shimano SH-R321 (size 45 Wide).Įvery insole was of the highest quality. No corners were cut, nor did anyone skimp on the materials used. Each of the insoles were actually made as cycling specific, and not, as mentioned in Part I, made by taking a runners’ insole and slapping a different label on the box.Īs compared to an insole for running, cycling specific insoles have (a) arches that are moved slightly back, (b) metatarsal bumps that are (usually) added, (c) deeper heel cups which all go towards providing better support for the cyclists’ feet – resulting in more comfort and a more efficient power transfer from the heels to the forefoot and to the pedals. *For heat molded insoles, Foot Balance, Archmolds, Sidas Bike C, if you need a larger/higher Met Arch, while the insole is hot, you can cut a piece of thin plastic and stick it to the bottom of the insoles when placing them inside your shoes. Then, slide your feet in and ride around the block while seated and standing. This plastic will cause the top of insole to be raised in the shape of the plastic. Remove the plastic when the insole has cooled. Most insoles can be heated several times so that if you need a taller Met bump, then, repeat the above process, but this time add 2 pieces of plastic under the insole. **N/R (Not Rates) due to needing ovens and molding pillows. POWERSTEPS ARCHMOLDS & SIDAS CUSTOM BIKE+ are wearable out of the box. Both can be heat molded to get you that perfect custom fit. Show more Show lessįor example, if you have arches of type B (Medium Arch) and legs of type 3, the neutral arch supports, belonging to B3, will suit you most.FOOT BALANCE and SIDAS CUSTOM C – come flat from the factory and require custom fitting via an oven and molding pillows prior to use. Determine whether you have bow legs (type 1), straight legs (type 2) or knock-knees (type 3).įor example, if you have arches of type B (Medium Arch) and legs of type 3, the neutral arch supports, belonging to B3, will suit you most. Determine your foot type: Type A, B, C or D.Ģ. In order to determine which arch support is suitable for you, please follow the steps below.ġ. On the Currex Measure Card, you can read the correct sole. Which type you need depends on the shape of your arch (flat, average or high arch) and the position of your legs. The Currex BikePro insoles are available in 3 types. Provides a longer moment of rest for different muscles in the upper and lower legs.Increases the biomechanical efficiency of pedaling.The Currex BikePro arch supports can also provide extra support and relief for “average” feet. The soles not only provide extra support if you are flat-footed or have a whole foot arch. Besides, the insoles offer more stability and higher cycling efficiency. This can reduce the risk of tingling or numbness in the feet. Currex BikePro insoles are specially designed to provide optimal support for your feet when cycling.
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