followup on my earlier post
I got my Superfeet insoles last week. I ordered black instead of Blue - there are a greater variety of them since I last bought Superfeet.
website says black for cycling - OK, give it a try.
I put them in on Thursday and went for a short, easy recovery ride - 22 mi.
Didn;t really experience or notice much of a 'change' - but everything OK.
Friday, a bit longer, but still mostly easy ride of about 32 mi. - nothing different noticed again.
Saturday, I did a high tempo spinning ride, about 35 mi., low-ish gears 70-80 inch range, higher cadence 105 to 115 and try not to drop below 100 at all. By the time I got to 30 miles the legs were gettin a bit tired and at that point I noticed a change.
Usually as I fatigue these days I can feel my ankles start rolling slightly 'inwards' towards the cranks. As the Sat ride came towards the end, I did 'feel' the extra support of the insoles at the inside of the arch and heel, keeping the foot/ankle/lower leg in a more aligned position thru the pedal stroke. Felt really good to have that extra support.
Sunday- not long ride but steady and about 50 mi, 2 hrs 40 min. Again at about 40 mi, I felt the extra support at the inside of the insole.
Monday - easy 20 mi.
Hillclimb tuesday is 28 miles with 6.5 miles of 2500 ft of climbing. Felt the insole support, BIG TIME, as I rode both larger gears (50 inch) as well as smaller gears at higher rpm (38 inch).
If my legs hold up, 2nite is crit practice round here, and I expect if I can hold on, the insoles will definitely help in the 'power' department.
In summary, I'm happy with the improved alignment as I get more fatigue in the lower leg over the ride time. My foot/leg alignment isn;t a dramatic issue; even so, these sure seem to help reduce fatigue over longer/harder rides and keep everything in stronger alignment.
I've ordered another set for my other cycling shoes... got em online for about $32. well worth it to me.
YMMV