Trispoke@aol.com

I'm sure there will be a hue and cry from many at my suggestion for something
off-the-shelf, but you might also consider ALINE insoles. They have a
measurement system to establish longitudinal arch placement and have multiple
suspension zones (including under the fifth metatarsal tuberosity), which seem to
really relieve pressure points within low-volume cycling shoes. I know
Cyclepath stocks them and fits them. They are a medium density plastic, so I find
that they're more comfortable after about 15 minutes of warmup but they've
been great in my limited use the last 1.5 seasons. FWIW, I use custom orthotics
daily including in my running shoes for multiple 1/2 and a couple full
marathons but haven't found that necessary with my cycling shoes.
Cheers,
Ian Penner

In a message dated 6/16/08 4:00:06 PM, news4joel@gmail.com writes:

> I've been experiencing foot hotspots and numbness while riding, and it's
> time to get it taken care of.  Anyone out there know a good bike fit specialist
> in the greater Portland area who can also do bike shoe orthotics?  Based on
> my running shoe experiences, I'm guessing the solution will be a little of
> both.
>
> Thanks,
> -Joel
>
>

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