Solestar Cycling Orthotics
Footpoint Sports Clinic is a certified Solestar prescriber.
Street, Mountain biking or triathlon, it is all about finding the perfect interaction between man and machine. The focus is on perfect ergonomics to optimize the transfer of power from foot to pedal.
SOLESTAR cycling insole takes effect. Its special operating principle stabilizes the foot, preventing the shear forces which typically occur when pedaling, and corrects the movement mechanism. In this way, the rider will achieve their maximum performance. In addition, the SOLESTAR insole allows troublefree cycling and a reduction of overuse injuries.
A core made from carbon.
The SOLESTAR cycling shoe insert is made from a special carbon material, which renders the insole extremely light and strong. In contrast to conventional forms of carbon, it has exceptionally good stiffening capabilities and is able to absorb the torsion forces created during push and pull phase without any problem. It slackens and then returns to its original shape. This makes it the ideal material for the SOLESTAR insole.
The SOLESTAR Principle
During the push phase of the pedaling cycle, the tray-shaped shank and torsion support prevents the medial buckling of the foot. In this, the first metatarsophalangeal joint becomes deeperplaced by the SOLESTAR insole, the middle phalanxes are supported and pressure is reduced.
The effect is an even force distribution onto the entire middle foot axis. During the pull phase, the elevation of the lateral rim at the forefoot serves as a border and prevents the foot from losing grip.
Precision Made in Germany
To assure the high demands the insole is mainly hand-manufactured in Germany. The carbon core is fired at the most advanced standards of carbon production.
In order to assurethat the insole can unfold it’s maximum performance, the insole is fit to your individual needs by a certified footcare specialist.
Blogs/Magazine/Forums
- Cycling Tips: “The Lost Sole“
- Australian Cyclist Dec 2011
Athletes
The SOLESTAR carbon insole has been in use for some time with pro cyclists.
The pros of the new Team Leopard Trek also use SOLESTAR since the beginning at the training and at the race. Part of the team there are the cycling-stars and brothers Andy und Frank Schleck, the Swiss Fabian Cancellara, the German riders Robert Wagner, Fabian Wegmann, Linus Gerdemann and Jens Voigt and a number of other international professional cyclists.
SOLESTAR Factory Riders:
Gerald Ciolek
“With SOLESTAR I enhance my cycling and I‘m free of pain! What more could I want!”
19.09.1986*
2005: German champion road cycling
2006: U23 World Champion
2007: Winner of three stages, German Tour
2008: Winner of one stage, German Tour
2009: Stage victory, Vuelta and Mallorca
2010: Stage victory Bavarian course, Team Milram
2011: Joining Team Quick Step
Christian Knees
“Feels extremely good on the foot! It sits firmly but is still comfortable. The insole is also unusually lightweight. Highly recommended!”
05.03.1981*
2006: Winner ‘Rund um Köln’
2009: 19th place Tour de France
2010: German Pro Champion, Team Milram
2011: Joining Team Pegasus
Andreas Stauff
“Since I use the SOLESTAR insole my feet don‘t hurt anymore and I can feel the additional pressure on my pedals.”
22.01.1987*
2009: 2 stage victories ‘Thüringenrundfahrt U23′,
1 stage victory and green jersey Tour de l`Avenir
2010: numerous top ten placements in the first year in pro cycling
with Team Quick Step
Other cyclists using the SOLESTAR carbon insole:
- Andre Greipel - Team Omega Pharma Lotto
- Marcel Sieberg - Team Omega Pharma Lotto
- Danilo Hondo – Team Lampre
- Dirk Müller – Team Nutrixxion
- Grischa Janorschke – Team Nutrixxion
- Björn Schröder – Team Nutrixxion
- Max Stahr – Team Nutrixxion
- Steffen Radochla – Team Nutrixxion
- David Kopp – Team Eddy Merkxc Indeland
- Alex Schmitt – Team Eddy Merkxc Indeland
- Matthias Bertling – Team Eddy Merkxc Indeland
- Patrick Bercz - Team Eddy Merkxc Indeland
- Daniel Westmattelmann – Team Eddy Merkxc Indeland
- Andre Schulze - Team CCC Polsat
