Have to say for those who live in or near London: I bought some cheap shimano shoes when I first got clipless (2/3 years ago), was fine for a bit, started to have pain in my foot and knees. Went to James, got some new shoes, insoles, even spacers between my shoe and the cleat and HOLY MOLY my bike shoes are the comfiest shoes I own. Literally does not feel like I'm wearing shoes, feels like my feet are directly fused to the cranks. This guy knows his shit and is damm good at it. The bikes fits are fucking sick as well, he'll slam your stem, even justify it and everything so you can proudly tell your dentist at the coffee shop that a professional told me to slam by stem. Excellent stuff, cheers James!
I see James. I click like!! But seriously, the stuff I’ve learnt from James is immeasurable. My entire setup from shoes to bars has changed and I’m riding more comfortably than ever before. I just wish he was closer to Melbourne Australia so I could get a full bike fit.
I hope this is a return series. Your last one completely changed the way I viewed my bike fit. In short, I realised I was doing EVERYTHING wrong and, in fact, my bike was not too small for me. I’ve implemented everything you recommended and rediscovered cycling. The only thing I need to do (and will) is the width of my bars. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
I live in the north east and I enjoy the content of my local area and with people I know, but when I see a video with James in it, I press the like button automatically.
Thanks James (and Francis too, I guess)! I was one of the people with a pair of oversized Fizik's to accommodate my foot width. As I'm in the process of recovering from a nasty accident that left me with a reconstructed hip and some permanent knee damage, I decided it was time to control everything I could to help the now sensitive knee, as well as saddle pain arising from the (freshly healed) pelvic fractures and disproportionate strength in the two legs (12 weeks of no weight bearing will do that). Based on your various Bike Fit Tuesday videos I started with the shoes, specifically a pair of Lake CX403 (wide), G8 Insoles and I slammed the cleat all the way back while I was at it. I was a bit apprehensive as that does not constitute a small investment, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Once the shoes were molded and the insoles dialed in they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever ridden with, and the fit could not be better. As a bonus, my feet tend to shrink as I ride, but the design/placement of the two separate straps makes it easy to keep a perfect locked down fit. Only criticism is that they are by far the absolute worse shoes I have ever walked in, just brutal when putting pressure through the heal as the foot tries to widen out against the molded carbon, but that is going to happen to have a perfect fit when on the bike.
I watched a GCN video on cleat position and ended up with very painful knees and feet. After hearing James' advice on putting it all the way back, it is SO much more comfortable now. Although I have Rapha shoes and I still feel like it can't go back far enough.
This is exactly the same for me by moving Road bike cleats all the way bike I can sit on my trainer for hours longer completely pain free cheers James.
A lot of people dislike GCN, but their video showcases the "default" position. It's not necessarily a bikefit tutorial, but a cleat installation tutorial. The position they gave I'm pretty sure (don't quote me) is line the cleats up with the ball of your foot, which worked for me the majority of my youth. It wasn't until this video was released that I tried putting my cleats far back and I ended up liking it. Ultimately it's trial and error, no need to hate on whom because their methods are "wrong".
After listenning to lots of Bike fit Tuesdays, I ordered a pair of Lake shoes (MX177 wide) today. Thank you so much for everything James! Your are so kind to share your knowledge with us.
Yay! And in a bloody Tuesday too! Also, a tip for cleat placement. Some shoes (Specialized!) allow you to move the cleats further back than they initially seem. The metal cleat holes can actually be moved further back. See your local bike fitter, of course 😎
I have taken on board some of James teachings with regards to cleat position and arch support. It has made a massive difference I have had knee issues in the past and I am now convinced this was down to the cleats being too far forward. I was glad James mentioned about lowering the saddle when moving the cleats forward as I couldn't get my head around that when I did it I had to lower it a fair amount., when I set up a new pair of shoes recently.
Yasssssss, I missed this!!! I ended up drawing around my feet several times and had different dimensions each time, definitely recommend going in to see James and crew for proper measurement, love my Lake shoes 🤍 love this video!
Awesome video! Very informative! I recently returned to Lake shoes a few weeks ago based on BFT videos with BFJ (my original cycling shoes in 1989 were Lakes). I got the CX238 shoes using the Lake sizing process, and they fit perfectly. Of course, I have insoles in my shoes. I have been using PowerStep Pinnacle insoles in my cycling shoes for years! I even have them in my running shoes, my hiking boots, and my motorcycle boots.
James’ in-person fits are excellent. Couldn’t be more comprehensive, you get three hours so it doesn’t feel rushed at all. Not pushing product for the sake of it, just totally honest about what you might need. Certainly resolved the foot pain issues I was having and overall feel way more planted on the bike
Bought a pair of Lake CX238's last year during COVID based upon BFJ's recommendation on the channel. Pretty much went in blind. They are absolutely great. Probably could use some arch support but am going to go to a bike fitter in the SLC area and have it done properly. Thank you James!
I'd had brutal issues with cycling shoes for my Mountain Biking for a few years, and just gave up and literally went to flat pedals and Nike sneakers. Decided to try Lake shoes with Crank Brothers clipless system with egg-beaters and the Candy pedals and it was a life-changer! I have the MX218 and the MX238 shoes and both are supremely comfortable for me; no more numb toes, no more pain on the ball of my foot, no more knee pain, and I can put in a 50+ mile Mountain Bike ride with zero problems, I'm utterly knackered at the end of the ride, but have no pain anywhere except my bum, and that's to be expected.
Listening to James makes me want to fly to London to get a foot and bike fit. But then I remember I barely ride my bikes enough as it is... But still, I have this subconscious feeling if I were to invest in a proper fit, feel good on the bike, I would bike more. Which is a good chunk of the reason for BFT. Be well guys!!
I am in the process of getting in road biking, and just discovered this bloke. I'm nearly feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information he's flinging at the viewer, but he seems to be a guy who's advice you'd do well to listen to. Looking forward to watching more! 👍
Have to say subscribed only last week but enjoying the channels honesty, the craic, ride subjects....better than some heavily endorsed biased advertising channel *cough GCN! Enjoying the channel👌
you have the best info about cycling there is. I just switched from Giro Factor with 10k miles on them to a new FIZIK R3 ARIA. first had cleats on ball of foot. After watching this gonna move cleats far back as possible. Thanks for your help.
funny how they don't mention pretty much 100% cycling shoes are for some reason shaped similar to typical walking shoe. That is also 100% not like human foot is shaped. Given this is suppose to be performance shoe its super weird. Not one persons toes are shaped like cycling shoe.
What with you both having mountain bikes now, I’d love to see an episode on how bike fit philosophy crosses over to flat bars and knobbly tyres. How the MTB spd system and those types of shoes compare, how the way you move your body more on an MTB effects things like saddle height.
Super interesting video… Would love to see one on diagnosing knee pain… I had one type of knee pain, had physio, got a bike fit and that pain cleared up, but now have different knee pain 🤦🏻♂️
@@Bikefitjames Sadly I couldn't get it this time. I watched the video two times, but with my 720p screen or with the smaller full HD one on my mobile I couldn't make it out. It looks like a slightly biffier and bussier IWC Portugieser Chronograph.
i'd say IWC flieger chronograph but a more recent model. I have a Mk.XV and have had the older chrono (3705?) with the day/date (ceramic case as well). thats a daydate chrono but not sure if its newer or older
‘Tip’ if you snap a Boa lace or it starts to wear and damage your boa mechanism and shoe (which they do) instead of throwing £30+ at Boa for some new laces, use 75Ib fishing line (same gauge thickness). I replaced some on my Shimano RC900 it cost me £0.07p per shoe. Because Nylon is self-lubricanting so they actually work better than Boa’s offering.
Always good to hear James no nonsense view's on shoes. Watched a lot of the earlier bike fit vids to try and get my position and bike setup sorted, will how much of a mess I've made of it come my fit appointment in August😬
This video was an absolute blessing! I tried on pretty much every brand I got my hands on and none of them was comfortable. Here goes James with his Lake shoutout and finally I got shoes that fit!!
Bont seem to work best for me. Strangely the Riot+ work better than the more expensive models… but that’s cool. Once I found my sweet spot, I bought three pairs. 😅
Yes, my Sidi's do feel like slippers, my favorite lasts actually. Sadly, the more forward road shoe cleat position no longer works for me. Specialized let me down, Giro lace-ups for longer off-road, so back to the future with Shimano - best road value for my wallet right now. When I'm psychologically ready to shell out for Lakes, a remote fit with James will be on order. 👍🙌👟🚲
I have just changed to Lake wide fit shoes…… what a difference to comfort, brilliant. I suggest going to the correct place to try on shoes. It’s the only way.
Very entertaining channel, wish it existed in 1980 when I started racing 👍 Couple things to add, first foot swell, I didn’t hear this talked about, feet will swell a bit especially in summer when it’s hot so keep that in mind. Second some companies like Vittoria Italy will sell you two different size shoes in case like me your foot size is a full half size bigger or more one foot versus the other. Third if you have synthetic leather uppers .. contrary to what some may say including manufacturer reps .. the tight shoe CAN be stretched with heat by a competent shoe repair shop. In 42 years of riding my most comfortable shoes ever were my Vittoria leather lace ups with wooden soles from the early 80’s, thin leather uppers with no padding 😬
Great video as always. Maybe James could talk a minute about flat pedals and shoes for those as well. As someone who uses a bike as the main type of transport, I'd really like to have well supportive shoe to ride to the mall.
Hey Guys. Good to see James back to the channel. Congrats again for the quality of the info. This straight recommendation about how to positioning the cleats is not easy to find, sometimes we start to look for very complex solutions for fit problems and it is just the very basic clear position. Kkkk
Thanks to this video i went to find out that fizik has a sizing chart. That made me find out that both my road and triathlon shoes are two sizes too big for me. This playlist keeps costing me money. Anyways - Still hoping for more bike fit tuesdays
Largely inspired by this channel, I run Lakes for 2 years now with geobiomized Push insoles, and here comes the question: when would you consider replacing insoles? Any tips & tricks to tell whether or not the insoles are done for?
I have quite low arches that fall with any amount of weight and amazingly get along with black super feet insoles very well. G8 insoles are amazing for what they are though near custom ortho level without the cost.
Welcome back bike fit Tuesday….How do we tell if a shoe is knackered, any things we can look out for? I can tell with my running shoes but my cycling shoes I’m lost on what to look for..Fantastic video, a favourite of mine..
3:10 I've wondered about this for a while, but shouldn't the default be not to have artificial arch support in your shoes? Isn't the point of the arch to act as a spring/stabiliser (via the glutes), so if you're using a physical wedge to do that job isn't it like treating the symptom not the cause? A similar example would be using stability shoes in running vs neutral shoes - stability shoes will alleviate issues temporarily, but the blame should be directed towards weak/lazy glutes (or some other biomechanical issue) that should be doing that stabilisation in the first place, right?
I would guess that it's because of the way that skis or bicycles attach to your feet. In walking/running, you use the foot as designed, so flex and spring make sense and work with your biomechanics. With bikes/skis, your feet are anchored to a stiff platform and there is no "roll" forward, so the natural flex and spring effects are negated.
@@duncanmartin2626 yeah that was what I was guessing for ski boots at least, because they're pretty rigid. Cycling seems like it'd be somewhere in the middle, but you may be totally right that it's enough of a reason to blanket prescribe insoles
I have a flattened left foot and my right is still kinda flat. I wear their entry level Bont Riot+. They fit good. Thanks James for highlighting its main feature.
I am 178cm tall and have a sit bone width of only 95mm. I bring my shoes/cleats closer to the crank to assist in keeping my pedal stroke in a more straight path. I think if you know your sit bone width, it's easier to get the direction of cleat left/right. mostly in the middle to out like he said tho. I'm like 1/20 or less.
i once laid out over 7000US over course of 1 summer bringing in shoes, trying, then returning them (think i still have pics of them all laid out) b/c nobody stocks wide versions (shops say buy next size up = No thx). I'm on Lake CX175s in 45.5W. i bought 3pr. glad i did b/c they no longer make, per the VP, wide sizes in 1/2s. the FRP sole also works for me better b/c the carbon deals roll up on the outside too hard and dig into the outside of my Lfoot. At least back a couple yrs ago. I'd like some snazzier shoes for racing but just cant find a winner. Why do i feel i need to sched a work trip across the pond perhaps London. My 118.5mm wide Left could use some new kicks. -U10
Love Bike Fit James and bike fit Tuesday videos. I've always found his advice spot on. Fully agree with his assessment of Lake shoes. I'd used their tri shoe for years and when I went to gravel last year their mx238 in their largest size of 50 wide was the only one that fit correctly (other than a shimano cx3 which the sole was super bendy on. I tried largest sizes available in bont, sidi, and a couple of others and nothing fit right but Lake.
Very informative, what a wealth of info on shoe fits in relation to biomechanics. In my experience Specialized has a narrower fit. Will get in touch for a shoe fit!
Can you do a remote refit of an existing pair of shoes? I really wish I lived nearby because I would love to come to your shop and have some of the services performed I’m having trouble just getting basic maintenance done here in Germany much less finding somebody to professionally fit my shoes or anything else for that matter.
Flipping superb! Wonderful informative free content. I stupidly bought a pair of Fizik shoes being a newbie coz they looked nice and were affordable. They’re shite, ruining my riding. Wish I’d seen these vids before.
Thing with shoes is, I also want reflective elements on them, and I really only found Northwave shoes that advertise any. I see some silver strips in front of Lake CX218, but whether they're reflective and whether there are reflective strips at the back I can't see. Gotta stay visible in darker lighting.
Thanks for sharing , and the education. James is asking people for pix of their feet , eh? He must get some ....mm interesting ones ? Thanks again Francis .
Have to say for those who live in or near London: I bought some cheap shimano shoes when I first got clipless (2/3 years ago), was fine for a bit, started to have pain in my foot and knees. Went to James, got some new shoes, insoles, even spacers between my shoe and the cleat and HOLY MOLY my bike shoes are the comfiest shoes I own. Literally does not feel like I'm wearing shoes, feels like my feet are directly fused to the cranks. This guy knows his shit and is damm good at it. The bikes fits are fucking sick as well, he'll slam your stem, even justify it and everything so you can proudly tell your dentist at the coffee shop that a professional told me to slam by stem. Excellent stuff, cheers James!
Bike fit Tuesday means automatic thumbs up
Indeed
I love Bikefit Tuesdays
Facts.
Simple man of the internet knows that If we see James, we Press like.
I see James. I click like!!
But seriously, the stuff I’ve learnt from James is immeasurable. My entire setup from shoes to bars has changed and I’m riding more comfortably than ever before. I just wish he was closer to Melbourne Australia so I could get a full bike fit.
James is the very reason I ride Lake CX’s and G8 soles!
Exaaactly!
I hope this is a return series.
Your last one completely changed the way I viewed my bike fit.
In short, I realised I was doing EVERYTHING wrong and, in fact, my bike was not too small for me.
I’ve implemented everything you recommended and rediscovered cycling. The only thing I need to do (and will) is the width of my bars.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
How are you doing 2 years later? Do you finally change your bar width?
@@thibaudepeche not sure if he reacts to be honest.
I live in the north east and I enjoy the content of my local area and with people I know, but when I see a video with James in it, I press the like button automatically.
I've watched all the Bike Fit Tuesdays and I know all the information by heart, but I still watch them repeatedly for relaxation purposes.
go out and ride your damn bike!
@@johnlorenzmarfil4526 hahaha soon
So accurate
Thanks James (and Francis too, I guess)! I was one of the people with a pair of oversized Fizik's to accommodate my foot width. As I'm in the process of recovering from a nasty accident that left me with a reconstructed hip and some permanent knee damage, I decided it was time to control everything I could to help the now sensitive knee, as well as saddle pain arising from the (freshly healed) pelvic fractures and disproportionate strength in the two legs (12 weeks of no weight bearing will do that). Based on your various Bike Fit Tuesday videos I started with the shoes, specifically a pair of Lake CX403 (wide), G8 Insoles and I slammed the cleat all the way back while I was at it. I was a bit apprehensive as that does not constitute a small investment, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Once the shoes were molded and the insoles dialed in they are the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever ridden with, and the fit could not be better. As a bonus, my feet tend to shrink as I ride, but the design/placement of the two separate straps makes it easy to keep a perfect locked down fit. Only criticism is that they are by far the absolute worse shoes I have ever walked in, just brutal when putting pressure through the heal as the foot tries to widen out against the molded carbon, but that is going to happen to have a perfect fit when on the bike.
Shoe and foot pain episodes were super helpful.
glad to hear it! thank you
I watched a GCN video on cleat position and ended up with very painful knees and feet. After hearing James' advice on putting it all the way back, it is SO much more comfortable now. Although I have Rapha shoes and I still feel like it can't go back far enough.
This is a common problem - they’re rebranded fiziks
The mistake you made is following advise from a cycling advertising channel. They sell the sponsored product, that is all
This is exactly the same for me by moving Road bike cleats all the way bike I can sit on my trainer for hours longer completely pain free cheers James.
Rapha: costly style over functionality
A lot of people dislike GCN, but their video showcases the "default" position. It's not necessarily a bikefit tutorial, but a cleat installation tutorial. The position they gave I'm pretty sure (don't quote me) is line the cleats up with the ball of your foot, which worked for me the majority of my youth. It wasn't until this video was released that I tried putting my cleats far back and I ended up liking it. Ultimately it's trial and error, no need to hate on whom because their methods are "wrong".
Please do an episode where James talks about his watches.
Not very cycling specific though is it 😂
i only noticed two on his wrist and none of them that interesting
@@molfar9049 probably buys Rolexes
Thought the same
@@molfar9049 well, one is a Hamilton Khaki Field, probably one the best field watches in the game
I’m a flat pedal and hiking sandal guy but I am super grateful for this fit series. Blessings from Memphis Tennessee!
Big thanks to James for telling us about the IBFI. Just had my fit by an IBFI certified fitter in Germany and it's been eye opening.
After listenning to lots of Bike fit Tuesdays, I ordered a pair of Lake shoes (MX177 wide) today. Thank you so much for everything James! Your are so kind to share your knowledge with us.
Yay! And in a bloody Tuesday too!
Also, a tip for cleat placement. Some shoes (Specialized!) allow you to move the cleats further back than they initially seem. The metal cleat holes can actually be moved further back.
See your local bike fitter, of course 😎
its nice to see James. always keep hoping he will be a more permanent part of the channel, again . please . thank you .
I have taken on board some of James teachings with regards to cleat position and arch support. It has made a massive difference I have had knee issues in the past and I am now convinced this was down to the cleats being too far forward. I was glad James mentioned about lowering the saddle when moving the cleats forward as I couldn't get my head around that when I did it I had to lower it a fair amount., when I set up a new pair of shoes recently.
Yasssssss, I missed this!!! I ended up drawing around my feet several times and had different dimensions each time, definitely recommend going in to see James and crew for proper measurement, love my Lake shoes 🤍 love this video!
Awesome video! Very informative! I recently returned to Lake shoes a few weeks ago based on BFT videos with BFJ (my original cycling shoes in 1989 were Lakes). I got the CX238 shoes using the Lake sizing process, and they fit perfectly. Of course, I have insoles in my shoes. I have been using PowerStep Pinnacle insoles in my cycling shoes for years! I even have them in my running shoes, my hiking boots, and my motorcycle boots.
James’ in-person fits are excellent. Couldn’t be more comprehensive, you get three hours so it doesn’t feel rushed at all. Not pushing product for the sake of it, just totally honest about what you might need. Certainly resolved the foot pain issues I was having and overall feel way more planted on the bike
Bought a pair of Lake CX238's last year during COVID based upon BFJ's recommendation on the channel. Pretty much went in blind. They are absolutely great. Probably could use some arch support but am going to go to a bike fitter in the SLC area and have it done properly. Thank you James!
Back once again like the renegade master; of bike fitting! Great to see BFJ back in the videos.... thought LC had stolen him away from you
I'd had brutal issues with cycling shoes for my Mountain Biking for a few years, and just gave up and literally went to flat pedals and Nike sneakers. Decided to try Lake shoes with Crank Brothers clipless system with egg-beaters and the Candy pedals and it was a life-changer! I have the MX218 and the MX238 shoes and both are supremely comfortable for me; no more numb toes, no more pain on the ball of my foot, no more knee pain, and I can put in a 50+ mile Mountain Bike ride with zero problems, I'm utterly knackered at the end of the ride, but have no pain anywhere except my bum, and that's to be expected.
This is the best video I've seen on cycling shoes and shoe fit! Cheers!
Love the Lakes James set me up on.
Listening to James makes me want to fly to London to get a foot and bike fit. But then I remember I barely ride my bikes enough as it is... But still, I have this subconscious feeling if I were to invest in a proper fit, feel good on the bike, I would bike more. Which is a good chunk of the reason for BFT.
Be well guys!!
JAMES!!!!!!! I've missed him. Best of the best and cute to boot. :)
I feel James knows his stuff but i went with Muddy Fox mtb shoes after a great reveiw by Rob Quirk!!!
Love James’ conviction. I don’t live far from Richmond I think i’ll make an appointment 1 day. Keep up the good work pal! 👍
I am in the process of getting in road biking, and just discovered this bloke. I'm nearly feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information he's flinging at the viewer, but he seems to be a guy who's advice you'd do well to listen to. Looking forward to watching more! 👍
Changed from Giro to Lake shoes last year and they are FAB!
I almost never guess what James's facial hair status will be... dude is all over the map 🤣😂👍
Thanks for feeding the itch of bike fit tuesday! You knew we wanted it! Phew!
James is the reason I listen to your UA-cam videos Francis. The Gravel bike rides & in car tours of late are a bit mainstream 🤣🤣🤣🦘🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺
Have to say subscribed only last week but enjoying the channels honesty, the craic, ride subjects....better than some heavily endorsed biased advertising channel *cough GCN! Enjoying the channel👌
you have the best info about cycling there is. I just switched from Giro Factor with 10k miles on them to a new FIZIK R3 ARIA. first had cleats on ball of foot. After watching this gonna move cleats far back as possible. Thanks for your help.
Lmao!! Project USA! Good times with the heat and thumbs for Lawrence
Now, this is what I’m used to. Good to see you guys in a video together again.
Never bad time with a bike fit Tuesday. Great timing as I’m in the new shoe market at the moment
I thought I saw another old video of bikefit Tuesdays and saw that it was uploaded hours ago. Auto thumbs up!
Have missed bike fit Tuesdays! Came for the info, stayed for the entertainment :D
I could sit hear and listen to james talk about bike fits for hours.
funny how they don't mention pretty much 100% cycling shoes are for some reason shaped similar to typical walking shoe. That is also 100% not like human foot is shaped. Given this is suppose to be performance shoe its super weird. Not one persons toes are shaped like cycling shoe.
What with you both having mountain bikes now, I’d love to see an episode on how bike fit philosophy crosses over to flat bars and knobbly tyres. How the MTB spd system and those types of shoes compare, how the way you move your body more on an MTB effects things like saddle height.
Good Day, Nice seeing Sir. James clean 🪒.
Super interesting video…
Would love to see one on diagnosing knee pain… I had one type of knee pain, had physio, got a bike fit and that pain cleared up, but now have different knee pain 🤦🏻♂️
As usual, James is spitting facts while keeping his watch game strong!
10 points if you know what I’m wearing
@@Bikefitjames Sadly I couldn't get it this time. I watched the video two times, but with my 720p screen or with the smaller full HD one on my mobile I couldn't make it out. It looks like a slightly biffier and bussier IWC Portugieser Chronograph.
i'd say IWC flieger chronograph but a more recent model. I have a Mk.XV and have had the older chrono (3705?) with the day/date (ceramic case as well). thats a daydate chrono but not sure if its newer or older
‘Tip’ if you snap a Boa lace or it starts to wear and damage your boa mechanism and shoe (which they do) instead of throwing £30+ at Boa for some new laces, use 75Ib fishing line (same gauge thickness). I replaced some on my Shimano RC900 it cost me £0.07p per shoe. Because Nylon is self-lubricanting so they actually work better than Boa’s offering.
Always good to hear James no nonsense view's on shoes. Watched a lot of the earlier bike fit vids to try and get my position and bike setup sorted, will how much of a mess I've made of it come my fit appointment in August😬
I appreciate James honesty regarding the different brands. thanks you!
Shoe and cleat vids on bike fit tuesdays are the best
This video was an absolute blessing! I tried on pretty much every brand I got my hands on and none of them was comfortable. Here goes James with his Lake shoutout and finally I got shoes that fit!!
Have to admit - James makes me chuckle!
I bought a pair of Bont shoes. Heat-moldable soles. So far so good. They're funny looking but so am I.
I had Bont speedskates years ago -- awesome, quality brand
Bont seem to work best for me. Strangely the Riot+ work better than the more expensive models… but that’s cool. Once I found my sweet spot, I bought three pairs. 😅
love my lakes... the wide option is a must... high arch is a must. Solstar red was golden - the Lake carbon and G8 beds were useless...
Yes, my Sidi's do feel like slippers, my favorite lasts actually. Sadly, the more forward road shoe cleat position no longer works for me. Specialized let me down, Giro lace-ups for longer off-road, so back to the future with Shimano - best road value for my wallet right now. When I'm psychologically ready to shell out for Lakes, a remote fit with James will be on order. 👍🙌👟🚲
Best video on the topic that I have seen so far!
Yeah!!! Bike fit Tuesday is back
BFT with BFJ…… saving people’s lower limbs since….forever 👌
hello Andy!
@@Cade_Media good to see the band back together ( almost) …… also need to try some G8s……tried everything else 🥴
I have just changed to Lake wide fit shoes…… what a difference to comfort, brilliant. I suggest going to the correct place to try on shoes. It’s the only way.
Nice to see you now I’ve watched you two in Vietnam 🇻🇳 !
Bonts were a revelation for me. Solved pain issues I was having with knitted Empires…
With G8 insoles, I am loving the Bont Riot+
Very entertaining channel, wish it existed in 1980 when I started racing 👍 Couple things to add, first foot swell, I didn’t hear this talked about, feet will swell a bit especially in summer when it’s hot so keep that in mind. Second some companies like Vittoria Italy will sell you two different size shoes in case like me your foot size is a full half size bigger or more one foot versus the other. Third if you have synthetic leather uppers .. contrary to what some may say including manufacturer reps .. the tight shoe CAN be stretched with heat by a competent shoe repair shop. In 42 years of riding my most comfortable shoes ever were my Vittoria leather lace ups with wooden soles from the early 80’s, thin leather uppers with no padding 😬
Woo hoo! Bike fit Tuesday... ON A TUESDAY! Delighted. Nice work guys :)
Great video as always. Maybe James could talk a minute about flat pedals and shoes for those as well. As someone who uses a bike as the main type of transport, I'd really like to have well supportive shoe to ride to the mall.
Hey Guys. Good to see James back to the channel. Congrats again for the quality of the info. This straight recommendation about how to positioning the cleats is not easy to find, sometimes we start to look for very complex solutions for fit problems and it is just the very basic clear position. Kkkk
Thanks to this video i went to find out that fizik has a sizing chart.
That made me find out that both my road and triathlon shoes are two sizes too big for me.
This playlist keeps costing me money.
Anyways - Still hoping for more bike fit tuesdays
Largely inspired by this channel, I run Lakes for 2 years now with geobiomized Push insoles, and here comes the question: when would you consider replacing insoles? Any tips & tricks to tell whether or not the insoles are done for?
Francis Cade goes to London!
We’re back- woohoooo!!!
James has the world's supply of G8 Footpod's!!
James is running the _Lake/G8 Cartel_
Welcome back, we have missed you.
Great Project USA reference. Still hoping you 3 three do a revisit video reminiscing the good times in California.
I have quite low arches that fall with any amount of weight and amazingly get along with black super feet insoles very well. G8 insoles are amazing for what they are though near custom ortho level without the cost.
Welcome back bike fit Tuesday….How do we tell if a shoe is knackered, any things we can look out for? I can tell with my running shoes but my cycling shoes I’m lost on what to look for..Fantastic video, a favourite of mine..
Miss these two together.
Oh my -the best video on UA-cam, surely..????
Eyyyyyy James is back !
3:10 I've wondered about this for a while, but shouldn't the default be not to have artificial arch support in your shoes? Isn't the point of the arch to act as a spring/stabiliser (via the glutes), so if you're using a physical wedge to do that job isn't it like treating the symptom not the cause? A similar example would be using stability shoes in running vs neutral shoes - stability shoes will alleviate issues temporarily, but the blame should be directed towards weak/lazy glutes (or some other biomechanical issue) that should be doing that stabilisation in the first place, right?
I would guess that it's because of the way that skis or bicycles attach to your feet. In walking/running, you use the foot as designed, so flex and spring make sense and work with your biomechanics. With bikes/skis, your feet are anchored to a stiff platform and there is no "roll" forward, so the natural flex and spring effects are negated.
@@duncanmartin2626 yeah that was what I was guessing for ski boots at least, because they're pretty rigid.
Cycling seems like it'd be somewhere in the middle, but you may be totally right that it's enough of a reason to blanket prescribe insoles
I have a flattened left foot and my right is still kinda flat. I wear their entry level Bont Riot+. They fit good. Thanks James for highlighting its main feature.
Good video. After a long search I finally settled on DMT KR1 shoes. So far so good
I am 178cm tall and have a sit bone width of only 95mm. I bring my shoes/cleats closer to the crank to assist in keeping my pedal stroke in a more straight path. I think if you know your sit bone width, it's easier to get the direction of cleat left/right. mostly in the middle to out like he said tho. I'm like 1/20 or less.
James put the cleats on my five/ten troy lee MTB shoes and its made a huuuuuuge difference, no numb feet..
I switched from shimano to lake mtb shoes. I best update I did years ago. Lake's are sometimes on discount so you keep an eye for that.
I always learn something with this, and gather a good laugh
SIDI make great motorcycle boots indeed! I have yet to try their cycle shoes.
Oh mannnnn. Bike Fit Tuesdays finally and that too on a Tuesday!
i once laid out over 7000US over course of 1 summer bringing in shoes, trying, then returning them (think i still have pics of them all laid out) b/c nobody stocks wide versions (shops say buy next size up = No thx). I'm on Lake CX175s in 45.5W. i bought 3pr. glad i did b/c they no longer make, per the VP, wide sizes in 1/2s. the FRP sole also works for me better b/c the carbon deals roll up on the outside too hard and dig into the outside of my Lfoot. At least back a couple yrs ago. I'd like some snazzier shoes for racing but just cant find a winner. Why do i feel i need to sched a work trip across the pond perhaps London. My 118.5mm wide Left could use some new kicks. -U10
The Sidi Shot 2 allows for further back cleat location than ever before on a Sidi.
Superb summary! Thanks Francis and James.
Love Bike Fit James and bike fit Tuesday videos. I've always found his advice spot on. Fully agree with his assessment of Lake shoes. I'd used their tri shoe for years and when I went to gravel last year their mx238 in their largest size of 50 wide was the only one that fit correctly (other than a shimano cx3 which the sole was super bendy on. I tried largest sizes available in bont, sidi, and a couple of others and nothing fit right but Lake.
Very informative, what a wealth of info on shoe fits in relation to biomechanics. In my experience Specialized has a narrower fit. Will get in touch for a shoe fit!
Best Bike Fit Tuesday video so far! 🔥🔥🔥
Can you do a remote refit of an existing pair of shoes? I really wish I lived nearby because I would love to come to your shop and have some of the services performed I’m having trouble just getting basic maintenance done here in Germany much less finding somebody to professionally fit my shoes or anything else for that matter.
Ahhh! Takes me back!!! 🙂 Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling 🤭. Is that wrong😱! Soleful utterances!
Flipping superb! Wonderful informative free content. I stupidly bought a pair of Fizik shoes being a newbie coz they looked nice and were affordable. They’re shite, ruining my riding. Wish I’d seen these vids before.
Wooohoo bike fit Tuesday! Excellent video mate!
Wait Whaaatt BFJ is asking for photos and measurements?!! On the way baby
Thing with shoes is, I also want reflective elements on them, and I really only found Northwave shoes that advertise any. I see some silver strips in front of Lake CX218, but whether they're reflective and whether there are reflective strips at the back I can't see. Gotta stay visible in darker lighting.
Great stuff from James, as usual.
Thanks for sharing , and the education. James is asking people for pix of their feet , eh? He must get some ....mm interesting ones ? Thanks again Francis .