igg Posted January 21, 2016 Share Can anyone recommend a place near Fourways to get custom orthotic insoles for my cycling slippers? In my never ending quest trying to eliminate pain, I seem to me moving it around, from my left knee, to my right and now my left ankle. I'd just like to get insoles made so I can eliminate that from the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 21, 2016 Share Can anyone recommend a place near Fourways to get custom orthotic insoles for my cycling slippers? In my never ending quest trying to eliminate pain, I seem to me moving it around, from my left knee, to my right and now my left ankle. I'd just like to get insoles made so I can eliminate that from the equation.Mine were done by cyclefit in Rosebank - you might as well get properly fitted at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted January 21, 2016 Share Mine were done by cyclefit in Rosebank - you might as well get properly fitted at the same time.Awesome, I've actually got a bike fit scheduled with them next week at Northcliff. I wasn't aware they also do custom insoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 21, 2016 Share Awesome, I've actually got a bike fit scheduled with them next week at Northcliff. I wasn't aware they also do custom insoles.They do the heat moulded ones - more than good enough for most things - and significantly less cash - 8/900 as opposed to about 3 - 4 k for a set from a podiatrist - my feet like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 21, 2016 Share Personally I am not to fond of the heat form able ones since I believe they can lose their shape(I will most probably be proven wrong). A well made orthotic with different density materials should be better long term. However they are pricey. Luckely I know how to make my own Epic Rookie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted January 21, 2016 Share They do the heat moulded ones - more than good enough for most things - and significantly less cash - 8/900 as opposed to about 3 - 4 k for a set from a podiatrist - my feet like them. That's a bargain price by Suisse standards, just paid R 6700 for some running orthotics excluding the actual foot / gait analysis session which was another .... R3450 at todays ROE....ja i know you shouldn't but i cant help it...converting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted January 21, 2016 Share Eish, I actually have a set of heat mouldable insoles. I like them well enough, but I find they have no arch support, which is why I was looking at getting custom moulded ones. But at those kinda prices, I might have to rethink this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted January 21, 2016 Share I am sure if you call around for orthotists an podiatrists you should be able to find someone that will give you a decent price. A mate of mine is in boksburg, Frans Marx give him a shout, might be able to put you in contact with someone in your area. igg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footdoc Posted January 22, 2016 Share Go custom, better quality and will be designed to Suit your biomechanics. Check out www.podiatrist.co.za for a podiatrist in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricochet_rabbit Posted January 22, 2016 Share They do the heat moulded ones - more than good enough for most things - and significantly less cash - 8/900 as opposed to about 3 - 4 k for a set from a podiatrist - my feet like them. Just paid R1800 for moulds and the resulting running orthotics. V12man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 22, 2016 Share Eish, I actually have a set of heat mouldable insoles. I like them well enough, but I find they have no arch support, which is why I was looking at getting custom moulded ones. But at those kinda prices, I might have to rethink this.Go for the bike fit first - 10 to 1 odds are that you have other fit issues than just feet.... Mine have a fair amount of arch support, but not wild - just enough - that said, I don't have any biomechanical issues with my feet - they work just fine most of the time. I have run in a set of custom orthotics before - feet hated them unfortunately, so now I don't run enough to have issues.... and I stopped wearing soft soled shoes most of the time - and my plantar facitis dissapeard and together with that, the need for the orthotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 22, 2016 Share Just paid R1800 for moulds and the resulting running orthotics.This is Jhb... not the boondocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted January 22, 2016 Share Go for the bike fit first - 10 to 1 odds are that you have other fit issues than just feet.... Mine have a fair amount of arch support, but not wild - just enough - that said, I don't have any biomechanical issues with my feet - they work just fine most of the time. I have run in a set of custom orthotics before - feet hated them unfortunately, so now I don't run enough to have issues.... and I stopped wearing soft soled shoes most of the time - and my plantar facitis dissapeard and together with that, the need for the orthotics. Yea, no, I definitely have issues, but the bike setup in the past has never resolved these. ITB in both legs is the cause of the knee pain. The ankle pain is a new one though, only started 2 weeks ago and I suspect it's because my left foot naturally pronates. My cleats are set in a neutral position though, and I can't move them due to heel strikes on the chainstay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted January 22, 2016 Share Yea, no, I definitely have issues, but the bike setup in the past has never resolved these. ITB in both legs is the cause of the knee pain. The ankle pain is a new one though, only started 2 weeks ago and I suspect it's because my left foot naturally pronates. My cleats are set in a neutral position though, and I can't move them due to heel strikes on the chainstay.Do the ITB stretch I posted somewhere - if it doesnt work drop me a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karman de Lange Posted January 22, 2016 Share Yea, no, I definitely have issues, but the bike setup in the past has never resolved these. ITB in both legs is the cause of the knee pain. The ankle pain is a new one though, only started 2 weeks ago and I suspect it's because my left foot naturally pronates. My cleats are set in a neutral position though, and I can't move them due to heel strikes on the chainstay. If you have shimano pedals, you get ones with bigger offset axles so you can turn heel more inwards and not hit the stay's Edited January 22, 2016 by Karman de Lange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJ Posted January 22, 2016 Share For running I use SofSole insoles, they have quite a range addressing a wide range of ailments. I don't see why they can't work for cycling as well. Got myne from Sportsmans Warehouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now