LAS VEGAS – We’ve just returned from Interbike in Las Vegas with loads of insight on what to expect in 2010. New cycling shoes and products will focus on customization like never before. If you’re going to buy a new pair of shoes in the coming year you can expect to have a plethora...

custom kicks complete with a bull's eye...David Millar and his wicked-hot custom Specialized S-Works shoes took center stage courtesy of Versus’ coverage of the Tour de France. (If only we could all have custom shoes and lettering like the pro’s do.) But what matters most in these shoes...

Look for your local bike shop to have a new weapon in their custom fit department – Speedplay’s Pro Fit Case. Many riders are hampered by knee, ankle or back issues constantly. It’s a pretty common problem both on the bike and after a ride. While the solution may be found in many areas, the...

Not a lot of supreme exclusive tech at the Queen of the Classics but when I found this photo I couldn’t resist. You might expect to find crazy toe booties or mud flaps a’la Garmin’s Mike “Meatball” Friedman. No avail. Only this image I ripped from Cyclingnews.com. A good...

Even several top riders I know have preached to me that you don’t have to fork out a ton of bank for custom cycling insoles. Until I tired these Sole beds, I didn’t really drink the Kool-Aid. Essentially, custom footbeds distribute your weight and align your joints. This improves balance...

As the custom foot race heats up in the shoe world Specialized pedals its own unique fit. Under its new Body Geometry label Specialized has responded to the growing demand for custom fit technology on many components including saddles, gloves, grips and now shoes.  The line is publicized as being developed...

Since Nike and Trek Bicycles divorced Trek has been developing a line of cycling shoes of their own under the Bontrager label. Now this spring, Bontrager has aggressively launched a comprehensive range of shoes that cover both mountain and road cycling. Bontrager’s launch is supported by a complete...

sexy custom carbon heels aren't easy to make The idea was simple. By creating a one-piece carbon fiber that comprised the sole and heel cup, energy would be maximized as the rider pulls through at the bottom of each pedal stroke. However, this idea was unconventional because made shoe building very...

The first pair of clipless shoes I owned were made by Shimano. They had a grey canvas Cordura upper, shoestring laces, a rubber sole that flexed over the pedal as I rode. They were a recreational level shoe and no matter how tightly I tied the laces the first sign of water would loosen them up from...

Perhaps the most significant part of a custom shoe is the insole. Custom insoles are engineered to improve power and endurance while protecting your muscular joints from wear and tear. Much more than Doctor Scholl’s for cycling, a custom insole allows you to reap the benefits of a custom fit without...