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Old 07-10-20, 06:00 AM
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RECOMMENDATION: Carbon Insoles for Shoes?

Hi fellows,

I need to buy a new set of insoles for my road bike shoes. I thought I would try a set of Carbon this time.

What are you recommending?

Thank you

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Old 07-10-20, 06:02 AM
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I don't think the soles are replaceable on cyclng shoes.
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Old 07-10-20, 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
I don't think the soles are replaceable on cyclng shoes.

Have a look at these.

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Old 07-10-20, 08:39 AM
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I like comfortable cushioning insoles , but they take up space and may make the shoe to tight.

once you have a favorite insole perhaps bring them when you go to the shop to try on shoes?

Activated carbon to absorb Stink-foot?



Hard, stiff sole, road racing type shoes have been molded with structural carbon fiber in them, of course..






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Old 07-10-20, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by blakcloud
Not "soles" but what the OP wrote "insoles" and they are replaceable just like your running shoes.

Have a look at these.
fyi: the OP asked about soles. The post was edited after I replied.
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I use Superfeet Carbon in all my shoes.

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Originally Posted by Barry2
I use Superfeet Carbon in all my shoes.

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Hi, how much actual Carbon do they use in those insoles? The price is nice

Thank you
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Originally Posted by Canuckophile
Hi, how much actual Carbon do they use in those insoles? The price is nice

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What kinda answer do you expect for that question???

More than a pinch... but less than a bread box. Certainly less carbon than my seatpost.
For what it's worth... Size "F" untrimmed... weigh 95.1gams / pair (Though they might have been a little sweaty when I weighed them.)

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The sports shoe stores around here actually stock them. You could go give em a squeeze

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EDIT: As seen on the Website, the carbon only goes half way. Being "Carbon" they provide the Arch support I need but are thin enough not to crowd my cycling shoe or ruin the fit at the heel.

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Originally Posted by Barry2
What kinda answer do you expect for that question???

More than a pinch... but less than a bread box. Certainly less carbon than my seatpost.
For what it's worth... Size "F" untrimmed... weigh 95.1gams / pair (Though they might have been a little sweaty when I weighed them.)

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The sports shoe stores around here actually stock them. You could go give em a squeeze

Barry

EDIT: As seen on the Website, the carbon only goes half way. Being "Carbon" they provide the Arch support I need but are thin enough not to crowd my cycling shoe or ruin the fit at the heel.
I suspect there is not much Carbon in them due to the price.
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There is a polycarbonate plastic .. it's not a woven fiber composite layup.
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Arch Support

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There is a polycarbonate plastic .. it's not a woven fiber composite layup.
Correct, this not a woven Carbon product. It has the appearance of a Glass filled plastic type molding.
Plenty strong for arch support, but I will not stiffen the sole of an entire shoe, if that is what you require.

Arch support, minimal bulk, $55, works for me.

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I wore shoes I could walk in, road race shoes are something you take off when off the bike..
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The Carbon Superfeet box states the insoles last for the earliest of 12-months or 500 miles. 500 miles goes by quickly
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Originally Posted by Canuckophile
The Carbon Superfeet box states the insoles last for the earliest of 12-months or 500 miles. 500 miles goes by quickly
A person who rides enough to seriously consider these insoles would wear through them in a couple weeks. Not a good value at $55.
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Originally Posted by Koyote
A person who rides enough to seriously consider these insoles would wear through them in a couple weeks. Not a good value at $55.
Good point, what is the life cycle on the SOLESTAR BLK USD$139.00 ?
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Originally Posted by Koyote
A person who rides enough to seriously consider these insoles would wear through them in a couple weeks. Not a good value at $55.
Gents.... these are arch support for running. If you are running, 500 miles takes longer than 500 on a bike.
Mine have 1500 cycling miles on them and look like new. All I require of them was arch support.

Had I have known you guys were looking for full length, woven carbon, pedal stiffening, insoles, I would have never mentioned them.


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Originally Posted by Barry2
Gents.... these are arch support for running. If you are running, 500 miles takes longer than 500 on a bike.
Mine have 1500 cycling miles on them and look like new. All I require of them was arch support.Had I have known you guys were looking for full length, woven carbon, pedal stiffening, insoles, I would have never mentioned them. Barry
I would be interested to know the life of them for cycling. They are marketed toward cyclists.
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Originally Posted by Barry2
Gents.... these are arch support for running. If you are running, 500 miles takes longer than 500 on a bike.
Mine have 1500 cycling miles on them and look like new. All I require of them was arch support.

Had I have known you guys were looking for full length, woven carbon, pedal stiffening, insoles, I would have never mentioned them.


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Well, that makes much more sense!
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Hello fellows,

I contacted Solestar about how long their insoles last and this was the response:

Our regular end customers use BLK and Kontrol round about 40.000km or about 3-4 years, depends how many km do you ride per year. World Tour pro riders use our insoles for 2 years without any problem.
I presume, it would be a similar timeline for Superfeet Carbons.

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