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Solestar Carbon Insoles Review. A triathlon training bike workout to compare the Solestar Carbon Insoles to standard road bike shoe insoles and a more structured, but flexible insole. Also how the different insoles affected aver power numbers.
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[@messi9991]

Tough. I sometimes do sprints on long rides, and the power output varies so much between them, up and down, also the placebo effect may be at play.

[@nigelbrown2274]

Thank you for the intesting upload. I am looking for a thin insole to provide the correct support (i have flat arches) for my carbon speed skate inline shoe.... Solestar have recommended the BLK insole as they are the thinnest + strongest.....

[@GavinHarte]

Interested to know how much difference these would make if you already have very stiff carbon-soled shoes as I do.

[@mirrorimageproject6611]

Great video, are these only available in the UK? Seems like a great option over whats out there like the g8s

[@ClarkS963]

Could have had Mel or someone put the insoles in and kept you blind to which ones you had in. Just an idea for next time!

[@SixGunTodd]

Super nice approach to testing....taking the soles most likely to show improvement and using them once you are no longer fresh from the start of testing, bravo.

[@CritWhit]

Amazing Video Review!!!

[@queenbestgroupever761]

I have 3mm shims under my cleats because my right leg is shorter. And I have 1 wedge Wy must I remove these if i use solestar insoles?they recommend it

[@kerimbeser6624]

Using solestar kontrol about a year it helps better power transfer with corrects my pedal strokes (foot,knee angle) and eliminates knee injury. So full power pedal stroke without any injury and it has nice padded upper to eliminate road vibrasion going easily on uneven surfaces.

[@szabolcsgavaller9972]

Yeah right. Me, two years. Won't go one step without. I am not sure about cycling, but running trails, this is the bees knees.

[@AandA697]

Ever wondered Why solestar Lifts the Outer Part of the foot while specialized Shoes do the exact opposite? Even Steve hogg advises strongly against that... tried solestar and also winsole. Both custom manufactured. Both Garbage in Term of Comfort and Injury prevention

[@annukun7318]

the control solestar is 99.00 should i get them i wear a lake 42 shoe

[@debaetsstevie]

I have order these sole (not the BLK, but Konrol)I read lot of comments, but i think a steady food will make beter power input (only not sure I will come used of that (hopefully have it nexst month)

[@bremnet1812]

How did they workout for you?

[@akkarodia9745]

Hi Taren. I enjoy your reviews of products. I like your approach and your opinion. There is definitely a place for this approach. There is also a place for a super detailed and more rigidly scientific like DC rainmaker. I watch both for different reasons and different info. Well done keep it up

[@indychris]

It would be interesting to see this repeated with the shimano shoe vs a bont shoe (heat moldable, super stiff carbon sole). Maybe you can borrow Jan Frodeno's Bonts next time he pops by?

[@TriathlonTaren]

Ha, I wish! Probably need to do a podcast with him before I ask to borrow gear. ;)

[@Eirikkinserdal]

You should have done a ergmode test with each one. Measuring power at around lactate threshold. That would be more accurate 🤔

[@waynesbutler7834]

I have tried every type of insole out there with only some success at curing hotspots . After looking into the price of the carbon insoles I need to decide if paying the price of another pair of cycling shoes to put inside the pair I got is worth it . To bad you couldn't rent a pair to try out first . Great test and vid , thanks ..

[@peblum]

Solestar offers money back warranty

[@johnbielick2700]

Interesting results. Did you consider performing this test as a “blind” test? Meaning- having someone insert the insoles into your shoes with you not having any knowledge of what insoles you were pedaling with.

[@trbeyond]

Hmmm. Think I’d prefer to lose a few watts and be able to run well with arches and feet that were functioning

[@triathlon9045]

Inserting an insole will put your whole biomechanics off as the muscles will need to adapt. The Solestar website emphasises this you cannot just stick em in and off you go you have to gradually get used to them.

[@szabolcsgavaller9972]

I actually run with the solestar kontrol insoles in my running shoes for 2 years already. I guess I go for the BLK now.

[@alainlebon2273]

Great product but to my surprise, the cost of Customs was approximately $40 (approximately 25% of the product value).

[@norsangkelsang7939]

conformity to the bottom of the foot is key... these things need to be heat moldable.

[@noah27f]

I just finished my first half tri this past November ... I am training for my first full Ironman tri .... April 27th, 2019.... I am currently working an intermittent fasting diet .... 18 fasting window .... 6 hour feeding ... Is this helping or hurting me?

[@southwestlegends6912]

noah27f you’ll be fine

[@Mrich775]

Nutrition is so personal random advice over the internet can only hurt you most of the time. Listen to your body/coach/nutritionist/doctor, but without personal knowledge and information, any internet advice is a shot in the dark.

[@TriathlonTaren]

Yeah, like others have said, I can't really answer that. I don't know you, your body, your medical situation, etc. etc. etc. Chat with a sports nutritionist if you're looking for advice on this!

[@IronWill]

Depends on why you are fasting... Chat with a coahch, or nutritional specialist, and you may get a better answer! Just make sure to get enough calories and you SHOULD be ok!

[@johnteague6339]

Can these also be used in running shoes?

[@debaetsstevie]

no, fore running you need to move your food

[@IronWill]

Flexibility in your feet is better when running typically!

[@szabolcsgavaller9972]

Absolutely. I run on them 2 years already, they go from shoe to shoe. Hoka Bondi & Speedgoat. The rockier the trail get, the better they are. On really steep terrain, I need to fix them though to prevent them from sliding forward.

[@IronWill]

Luckily my bike shoes already have a very stiff sole! But If I were to get a softer shoe, I'll look into these!

[@yardleylfc]

It’s the arch support mainly because as your arch flexes you lose power.

[@markvincentcocjin]

I was thinking the same thing. Someone should test this with a pair of chuck Taylor's while riding on flat pedals. And if it mattered so much to cyclists, someone who can custom build personalized carbon insoles from moulded feet can make serious money.

[@schrodergambel6987]

I get that they probably do make a difference (especially because of the offseason thing). But the “test” results feel like a lot placebo is involved...

[@huddu]

Maybe pronators get little benefit.

[@lifeontwowheels3964]

If you have really stiff shoe do you really need carbon insoles 🤔

[@jkntrds9635]

another quirky pseudoscience video

[@jelenajelic9372]

Yes, you need. The cycling shoe sole is flat and therefore you don't get any support there. You need addition stiff insoles in order to optimize your foot position in cycling shoes😉

[@hebrews11vs5]

I think a lot has to do with the arch and the stiffness there keeps you from losing power from the spring of your arch.

[@lifeontwowheels3964]

hebrews11vs5 yeah but 10% souds a lot...

[@jelenajelic9372]

@@hebrews11vs5 Our foot is made for walking and running, but not for cycling just because of specific position that your foot should be in a cycling shoe. If your foot moves around like in running shoe, you will lose lot of stability, comfort and power. This is why the real cycling insole can not be made of sponge and foam. It has to be made of stiff and rigid material that can correct your foot, bring it into the zero position and keep it there during the pedaling. High and low arch you can correct just with good quality stiff insoles 😉

[@sunpin13]

more dogs on tech stuff

[@royfr8136]

I see...so we have come to this have we...?

[@TriathlonTaren]

Come to what?

[@TriathlonTaren]

Good point, I should keep doing videos for free and not make any money so that, sooner rather than later, I stop doing videos because I can't afford to keep giving up so much time and energy for nothing. Smashing idea! Thanks.

[@mustaphab.1190]

@@TriathlonTaren what if you have a negative/bad result coming out of the paid product's test. Will you publish? Or is it a forced test for a positive outcome? Hard situation for you though

[@royfr8136]

@edouard gadesaude this is what i meant

[@royfr8136]

@@TriathlonTaren he was making a point aboit your content T....listen....this is one huge commercial...im sure we..your audience understand about your needa but when ur content is affected.....come on dude...dont turn into H3H3 and lose ur audience by doing 10min commercials

[@ryangelston2514]

First

[@Jahn80235]

😆😆😆Wtf how can you judge the Power differnce at 100 120 watts... I mean ok let s assume that might be a differnce o sprint even i don t belive, how can you compare at 100 120 watts!? I mean there is no logic you can produce that Power at same hr even without shoes at all...

[@aaron___6014]

BS