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Fizik R3 high arch issue .. how to resolve

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  • May 31, 2013 at 5:13 am #18959
    kupepe

    Hello,

    my gf bought me a pair of the previous model of Fizik R3 for a present, cause she knew I adored them.

    Unfortunately, i feel the high arch of the insole … too high.

    If i used a pair of moldable insoles from Sida would that issue be resolved or it has nothing to do with the insole and its the way the sole of the shoe is constructed. I really like them and would not like to return them for another model.

    I have not been riding with them just wearing them in the house for a day to see the fit.

    Thank you

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  • April 7, 2015 at 1:53 pm #739429
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    shearer27

    I bought a pair about a year
    I bought a pair about a year ago and had the same problem. Swapped out the Fizik insole with an old Specialised BG set and I now use them without pain.

    April 5, 2015 at 10:27 pm #739427
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    Colin Peyresourde

    I have a pair of R1s, but
    I have a pair of R1s, but have no problem with the insole. Perhaps consult a podiatrist or physio. The foot is a fairly complex piece of engineering and the arch of the foot is very
    Important when it comes to transmitting the power from the leg to the pedal (no arch and your foot collapses and power dissipates – it can have effects on your posture too).

    The issue is whether you have a flat foot, in which case the arch will be helpful to a degree. Or whether the arch of the insole is in misalignment with your foot’s arch….which in some ways is a bummer because the shoe doesn’t fit. An alternative (which can be expensive) is to get an insole made for you and inserted into the shoe. Or maybe remove the insole and have an insole with no arch – a strong foot can sustain and support itself (but not everyone has a foot that does that).

    April 5, 2015 at 9:04 pm #739425
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    MattFr

    Just wondering how you’re
    Just wondering how you’re getting on with the high arch? Just bought myself a pair and after initially trying them on I was unsure about the arch, but now after reading this I think I might need to give them a go

    June 2, 2013 at 6:05 pm #739423
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    kupepe

    Well … I should not have
    Well … I should not have spoken before I actually ride with these R3s … It may feel awkward when you wear them at first but on the bike and a two 100km rides .. WOW .. COMFORTABLE !!!! STIFF !!! the high arch does support wonderfully when riding …

    Thanx all ..

    May 31, 2013 at 10:50 pm #739421
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    bigant

    I use esoles insoles with
    I use esoles insoles with high arches that are very noticeable, bordering on uncomfortable when walking around however they disappear when pedalling and have eliminated hotspot issues I had before fitting them. I suggest you try riding in them. Maybe try the insoles in your existing shoes to see if they are an issue on and off the bike?

    May 31, 2013 at 6:42 pm #739419
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    tao24

    The high arch insole is
    The high arch insole is surprisingly comfortable. I’ve never had anything like them before but now love my R3s

    May 31, 2013 at 7:46 am #739417
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    notfastenough

    Nice present!
    If you pull the
    Nice present!

    If you pull the insole out of the shoe, what is the arch like underneath?

    If the high arch is in the insole, then I guess a custom insole would resolve it. If it’s in the shoe construction, then I guess not.

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