Adjustable cleats for uneven right foot?
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Bike shops that offer higher level bike fitting services usualy also have the ability to provide cleat shims as well. However, iIf your injury has caused a severe misalignment (more than a few degrees) you may need to consult with a sports pedorthist or podiatrist for proper fit.
You can try the bike shop route first, but if you get to a point where you're told "close as we can get" and you are still not in alignment, then move on to a professional foot specialist.
There may be some shoe/cleat/pedal interfaces that may not support shimming as easily., like Look Quartz and other mtb platforms for example. Depends if the infterface is designed to use the sole of the shoe for a larger support platform. Others like Speedplay appear as though they would be ideal..
You can try the bike shop route first, but if you get to a point where you're told "close as we can get" and you are still not in alignment, then move on to a professional foot specialist.
There may be some shoe/cleat/pedal interfaces that may not support shimming as easily., like Look Quartz and other mtb platforms for example. Depends if the infterface is designed to use the sole of the shoe for a larger support platform. Others like Speedplay appear as though they would be ideal..
There are angled shims that can go between a cleat and the shoe sole to correct some foot misalignment. If you google "bicycle cleat shims" you'll find several sources. They are quite a few different brands--LeWedge, Specialized--to choose from. There also orthotics that can be inserted into the shoe to address foot misalignment. Orthotics can come in stock flavors (Specialized, Superfeet) and custom fit.
I have a set of custom insoles (made by eSoles when they were Foot Fitting) in my shoes to correct foot misalignment--some from birth, some from traumatic remodeling--and they make a huge difference. It is very helpful--and the best first step IMHO--if you already know or can have someone measure you (doc, physical therapist) to quantify your misalignment. This will give you an idea of whether a stock option will even work or what it will take to correct you misalignment.
I have a set of custom insoles (made by eSoles when they were Foot Fitting) in my shoes to correct foot misalignment--some from birth, some from traumatic remodeling--and they make a huge difference. It is very helpful--and the best first step IMHO--if you already know or can have someone measure you (doc, physical therapist) to quantify your misalignment. This will give you an idea of whether a stock option will even work or what it will take to correct you misalignment.
I can second the use of eSoles (I just got some and man I feel much more aligned on the bike) for most people who have arches which collapse to some degree causing the foot to roll inwards. BUT you are not most people (your foot is canted outwards to begin with).
Because you are atypical it is a good idea to try a podiatrist first. Ideally one who knows cycling, and/or has the patience to work through your problems analytically. You may already have orthoses in your day-to-day shoes so it's a good idea to go back to where you got them as a first port of call. Day-to-day orthoses may also work in your riding shoes, but, in general, cycling requires different foot support to daily activity.
Alternatively the wedges may be a useful solution (particularly if the cant on your foot is big). You can experiment with these yourself but it's still a good idea to get some external advice in the process. Again, finding someone who is both medically adept and who knows cycling is the biggest hurdle.
This is all, of course, assuming that there are no other issues which need correction.......
Most folks have a the outside of their foot lower to some degree than the inside.
eSoles have a good reputation. Seek out an eSole dealer and see if you can get a fitting.
Once you have the insole taken care of then look at the placement of the foot on the pedal - setting cleat angle and shimming/wedging as necessary.
Where are you located? Just wondering if there's a good bike fitting place that someone could recommend.
eSoles have a good reputation. Seek out an eSole dealer and see if you can get a fitting.
Once you have the insole taken care of then look at the placement of the foot on the pedal - setting cleat angle and shimming/wedging as necessary.
Where are you located? Just wondering if there's a good bike fitting place that someone could recommend.
