Orthotics?

[Greg]

Anyone use custom footbeds in their cycling shoes? I had an extra pair that are still basically new (probably 25 ski days on them) that were in an old pair of ski boots. So I yanked them out and put them in my MTB shoes. I know Jeff Bokum (boot fitter that made them) makes a lot of orthotics for cyclists. Anyway, I'm sure at my feeble MTB level, they won't make any difference, but I figure they can't hurt. Are orthotics typical for serious riders? I would imagine they are more so for roadies than MTBrs.

 

[o3jeff]

Now that you know I ordered shoes and pedals, you are trying to get another advantage on me:wink:

 

[Marc]

I'd actually expect them to be more popular for MTBing or maybe cyclocross since you'd be doing more walking than in road riding, but as far as I know, they're not very popular. When you're cycling the force applied to the pedals is much more consistent in magnitude and direction than in skiing/running/hiking or other foot sports. Not only that but most of the time a lot of your body weight is supported by the seat rather than your foot.

The construction of the sole of the shoe is what's really important.

 

[Warp Daddy]

Yes i use them and it has helped tremendously

 

[Greg]

Now that you know I ordered shoes and pedals, you are trying to get another advantage on me:wink:

:lol: You're on to me...

 

[Greg]

Still using them in my new shoes. Not sure how much it helps, but I doubt it hurts either.