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Sandwich

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Not sure where to post this exactly...

I'm looking for some new insoles to replace the crappy factory ones in my new bont shoes. I like having arch support, but when I put my giro insoles into the bonts, I ended up with severe knee pain. Switching to the factory ones solved the problem. SO- I need some arch support, but maybe not as much as the giros give or maybe in a different style...the giros have some support beneath the arch and the bonts have a curved sole that does offer some arch support.

Anyways, I'm looking at icebug slims or Sole performance thins. Any suggestions?
 

jonKranked

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I've only got experience with insulated insoles for winter riding. Do they have to be cycling specific insoles or would any shoe insoles work? My dad has a lot of problems with his feet and needs some arch support, I can inquire with him what he uses. But he did go through a lot of trial and error before he found what works for him. I suspect you'll have to try a few before you land on something that works.
 

Sandwich

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Superfeet. Done.
So apparently Superfeet arch support is very low- ie not high enough to do anything.

I scooped up the icebugs but they have a huge metatarsal pad that I'm not too sure about. It's supposed to relieve pain, but right now it's causing pain. I'm hoping that as I start to ramp up training I'll get a better idea of whether it'll work for me. The arch support is bang on.
 

Sandwich

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I was recommended the carbon based on bike shoe/low volume setup...most user reviews say their arch support is poor. I have medium/30mm arches.
 

Sandwich

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So like...do feet break in? My icebugs no longer cause me pain. I'm starting training in earnest so the next few weeks will be revealing, but I couldn't stand a 20m ride when I got them and now they seem OK. I haven't found a good replacement other than the bontrager/spec insoles...everything else is unobtanium (ergon, sofsoles, sq lab)