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Cycling Insoles
New 2009 Northwave Biomap Bike Performance Arch Supports (footbeds) offer ultimate comfort and improved performance which allow the cyclist to keep the right position when pedalling.
Top Features of the Northwave Cycling Shoe Footbeds (Insoles)
* Blue Mid Footbed – Regular feet
* Green High Footbed – High arch feet
* Red Low Footbed – Flat feet
Biomechanical foot research on professional and amateur athletes has proven that every foot plant is different (regular, high and flat). Often the shoe’s fit and size won’t match the plant perfectly, resulting in numbness or pain, affecting overall performance.
Foot pain in cyclists is often a result of nerve and artery compression caused by the foot flattening while pedalling.
The Northwave Biomap Bike Performance Footbeds reduce pressure on the nerves and arteries by supporting the longitudinal, and metatarsal arch of the foot. Equally distributing pressure across the entire sole and correctly positioning the foot makes it easier for blood to return to the lungs and heart.
Helping oxygen flow through the blood stream reduces fatigue and keeps lactic acid from being produced. Superior arch support combined with improved comfort, results in better blood circulation, optimizing athletic performance. It also ensures power is transferred onto the pedal without loss of energy.
In order to choose the most suitable Northwave Biomap Bike Performance Arch Support, Northwave has created the biomap Memory Foam test. The test is available in sport good stores and bike shops or you could consult a gait analysis expert who can carry out this simple test for you. It maps the sole of the foot to determine which model (Blue, Green and Red), is the best suited.
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Superfeet Insoles
Superfeet’s firm, contoured shape provides the comfort that soft insoles cannot achieve.
Insoles are like mattresses. A good mattress is made of firm, supportive materials. A bad mattress is soft and unsupportive. Same thing with insoles.
When you stand on a Superfeet Premium Insole, you can feel the firmly supportive shape and materials. It’s not soft and mushy like other brands…because although soft non-supportive insoles feel good when you first put them in your shoes, in the long run your foot problems don’t disappear.
Support the foot, align the Body.
Wearing soft insoles is like running in the soft, dry sand at the beach. Initially it feels good, but you quickly grow tired, waste energy, and begin to feel the stress on your knees and back.
Wearing Superfeet Premium insoles is like running on firmer, wet sand. It’s still comfortable, but your feet feel more balanced and stable, and it’s certainly more productive and enjoyable from a performance point of view.
Every Shoe, everyday.
Everybody’s feet are different, and they wear different types of shoes. That means it is unreasonable to think one model of insole will meet everyone’s needs.
That’s why Superfeet makes different products to fit different foot shapes in different types of footwear. No matter what type of activity or sport you engage in, Superfeet has a product for you – at a price you can afford.
Superfeet insoles can easily be cut to fit, full or 3/4 length, depending on the type of footwear you are using, making them one of the most versatile insoles on the market.
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Sorbothane insoles
Whether you are a walker, runner or just a general all-round sporty type, Sorbothane insoles absorb up to 94.7% of foot impact shock.
With the exception of your shoes, Sorbothane insoles are probably the most essential piece of gear you can buy to reduce your injury risk, ensure maximum comfort and get the best from your performance.
Part liquid. Part Solid. 100% Unique
Sorbothane insoles
Are made from a unique visco-elastic material that exhibits the properties of both liquids and solids. So you get the best of both worlds: superior shock absorption and long lasting performance.
Rest assured, your Sorbothane insoles will still be delivering the goods long after other insoles have given up the ghost.
Podiatrists, Chiropodists and Physio’s regularly prescribe Sorbothane for:
* Sore and tired feet and legs
Try Sorbothane Double Strike Insoles, which have integral arch support, protecting the heel and forefoot area of the foot
* Sore knees
Try Sorbothane Double or Full Strike Insoles which help to reduce the impact sport has on the knees.
* Shin splints
Sorbothane Double Strike Insoles are ideal as they provide essential support and reduce impact.
* Achilles tendonitis
Try Sorbothane Heel Pads which reduce strain on the Achilles tendon and help to provide lift.
* Heel spurs
Sorbothane Heel Pads give support to the heel and provide optimum impact protection.
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Orthotics
Extensive range of orthotics and insoles from superior manufacturers including, Superfeet, Spenco, Footmedics and Sorbothane.
The items below are an selection from the ranges available. Click on the appropriate brand to see the full range.
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Heel cup & pads
Many people suffer from foot, lower limb and back pain due to incorrect placement of the foot during walking or running.
Shock absorbing heel pads provide extra cushioning, shock absorption and lift to the heel region.
Footmedics Silicone Gel Heel Cups are placed on top of the existing insole.
The gel material naturally grips in place without any adhesive.
The cup shaped gel cushion helps to improve the stability of the heel within footwear.
This helps to correct biomechanical mal-alignment. In addition, the extra soft blue dot can help to provide instant relief for heel pain.
Tulis Pro Heel Cups are an ultra soft, high quality heel cup – providing the ultimate in shock absorption and also stabilise the heel.
Ideal for high impact sports such as 5-a-side football, running, volleyball, basketball, tennis and squash, especially for those with heel pain.
