Do you need insoles for riding?

[isac]

Iv been a runner for a long time and now I got bored of running a bit and wanna try out cycling.. for running you need to always protect I always had to protect my feet from injury.. with insoles. Is this the same with cycling. Iv only been cycling for a little while but already under my arch it start aching after awhile so i have to stop... This isnt right... so my guess is i need to buy some good insoles right? or am i just riding my bike wrong?

I know am not running so running insoles wouldn't be designed for cycling.... I take it that the aches i am suffering is caused from pressure from my feet pushing on the pedal so was think that some gel insoles like these:



would help spread this pressure better and prevent this?

cheers.

 

[HLaB]

I believe many cyclists ( I do at least) need insoles to keen their knees in a lign.

 

[vickster]

I have got some off the peg Specialized ones (about £20) which combined with better aligned cleats seem to have stopped the pains I was getting in my feet

 

[Rob3rt]

Got some proper cycling shoes?

 

[isac]

Thanks for your answers guys. at the moment i just use some really old and flat shoes to cycle in. Also another question.. is it a really bad idea to cycle on a exercise bike without shoes on?

 

[Dusty Bin]

Thanks for your answers guys. at the moment i just use some really old and flat shoes to cycle in. Also another question.. is it a really bad idea to cycle on a exercise bike without shoes on?

is that a serious question?

 

[Berties]

I had a full biomechanics assesment and ride with the Physio who did the deed,I wear inserts for running and they are built to my exact prescription,and I wear them for riding ,as I have been advised to ,not sure about inserts bought off the shelf,I by no means had problems running but as the mileage rose over 12 miles I got niggles,I just take the advice from an expert

 

[Widge]

I'm not sure there is any categorical answer to this...........but I have suffered off and on from the effects of cataclysmic 'flat feet' all my life! Therefore.....I use, wherever possible, built-up arch supports both day-to-day and while cycling. I tend to get really debilitating metatarsal pain without them. I also favour plain flat pedals for the same reason - even on the road bike. Being able to shift my foot position is a positive boon for me. Not to say that clipped in isn't still the best way to ride.....just doesn't suit me at the moment.

 

[screenman]

Seems like a lot of runners I know are going away from thick cushioned soles and over to the barefeet type shoes. I know my eldest who is an Iron Man has had less feet pain since converting.

For me I use proper cycling shoes along with a moulded insole which was part of my bike fit.