Shimming Shoes.
 

Hey guys, first time poster, just got my first road bike last week as well as my first pair of pedals, cleats, and shoes. I need help with one thing, I was born with one leg longer than another to the point where my right leg was 7 cm longer. i had a surgery ten years ago and they were able to make my right leg shorter by 5 cm. that leaves me with about 2 cm difference still, I dont wear inserts normally anymore. I was told by a friend that i should have my shoes shimmed and maybe also have inserts added too. I definitely feel a slight loss of power as well as some discomfort on a 33 mile ride i did this weekend. Anyone have experience with this? Maybe point me to the right direction? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the great posts here!

Buy or have someone make you a 2cm cleat riser. The riser mounts to the shoe and the cleat to the riser. Google "bicycle cleat riser", although I see that's not all that productive.

Thanks! ill do that! What do you think would be the most productive?

Going to a competent fitter who does this kind of thing every day.

I think you're right. I have a local bike shop that has been super helpful the last few weeks. just wanted to see if anyone had heard of a cheaper way to do this. thanks againQ!