Are These The World’s Most Expensive Cycling Shoes?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ส.ค. 2024
- Custom-made, bespoke, carbon fiber cycling shoes are being used more and more by pro cyclists looking to perfect their pedalling technique, efficiency and power output. But these gains don’t come cheap, costing up to $3000 per pair! Ollie went to London to meet biomechanical podiatrist and creator of these shoes, Mick Habgood, to find out what they’re all about.
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Ollie's hair is trying to strike out and become it's own person
Maybe it needs it's own show? The GCN fringe? 😂
I can't wait for the update for two main reasons: (1) How was the adaptation - how long does Ollie think it took him; and (2) Has Ollie become painful in other areas (eg, inner thigh, etc) due to the orthotics correcting his tracking / ride posture (as different muscles adapt to the new tracking/body movement positions)? And consequently, how long did it take for that pain to subside (as those muscles adapt and get used to the new position)?
I love it.. when Ollie said "So what you've effectively got... is a carbon exoskeleton that encapsulates the foot.." All I had in my head was " You've got a carbon clog!!"
I bet the Dutch team already have these in wood
Haha 😂 and in balsa wood at that for gains
I had orthotics made by this chap. After a short adjustment period, my shoes no longer rub against the cranks and my knees track straighter. My feet are particularly pronated, so the shoes are pretty tight with the orthotics, but I’m very happy overall.
you just know that Ollie slowly caressed those shoes and whispered the words my precious with that fixated possessed look of the cycle nerd with an elevated heart rate and sweat slowly rolling down his back when he was off camera.
I've been using Ice Hockey moulded insoles, since my first pair of clip-on's. Just heat them in an oven, install them in your bike shoes, and let them mold to your feet. Affordable and it works!
Great little hack! 🙌
When my kids were still playing that sport, we used to have to put the whole skate/boot in an oven and then let the whole thing mold to their feet.
Now they just have the heat moldable insoles separately??
@@LS1conehead here’s a YT link to hockey insoles: th-cam.com/video/cgsa9hCctv0/w-d-xo.html
Once again Oli’s infectious enthusiasm makes think for a hot second, “maybe I should get a pair of those”
He honestly just loves tech! We can't get him to stop talking tech 😂
If you would seriously consider doing another hour record attempt I would start a crowdfunding to get you these shoes.
Watch your back Ganna... Ollie is coming for you! 😤
True pros cycle naked and graft pedals to their feet bones for the best weight savings and power transfer.
I recently bought some new cycling shoes and found some new-in-box shoes on eBay. When they arrived, the retail stick of $499 was still on them. I had no idea that cycling shoes could be so good. They hold so comfortable but tight with two BOA devices.
Nice one! BOAs are a great way of getting a snug but comfy fit 🙌
Hair looks dashing Ollie! 👌
Do I see a perfect Holiday Stockings stuffer?! 🎄🎅
I had a lot of trouble with foot pain, especially on the outside edge of both feet. I would get terrible cramps.
I know I have quite flat feet, so I applied the same thing I do to walking and running shoes and supported my arches better.
I also had to get a shoe that fit my foot well.
It was all quite expensive, but totally worth it. I went from riding 30 miles at a time to doing my first century in a few months.
Nice work Nick! Great to hear that's worked for you 🙌 She fitting is a great way to make some huge gains.
I’ve used orthotic inserts for about 5 years. They’re pricey up front, about £400 for two pairs - one full length pair for my cycling shoes and a half pair for my daily shoes. I’ve been very pleased with them.
Sounds great Michael, they are a great way of getting more comfortable 🙌
I have "SuperFeet" insoles in my walking boots and they help with the miles for sure. AND they are only about £40. Wonder if these would be ok on the bike too. They certainly have plenty of arch support built in and you can get them in Carbon too :) Interesting video though
I have green superfert also. They wear out eventually. I moved to a carbon instep/sole with replaceable forefoot padding. That way the most expensive part of the insert remains. The replaceable part is $20.
I was having major issues with foot pain and toe numbness when riding. Custom orthotics have been a god send to allow me to continue to ride and be more comfortable doing it.
Whoop whoop! Hope you are getting those extra miles in! 🙌
How much are the insoles ?
the most important question to be answered, but wasn't…
£595 for the custom carbon ones, You can get custom Sidas Footbeds for around £180 that will if nothing else tell you if you will get much/any benefit from "proper" orthotics.
Those looky classy🤙😎and super light😍
That is just about the nicest thing I've ever seen 😍
Yadda, Yadda, Yadda. You know it, I know it. Any high profile Pro(s) aren’t paying full price or anything for these one-off beauties. The other is. And most important. These shoes are not the secret sauce. It’s talent that works hard. Peace
Can you guys please do a tech review of the Knog Scout? Thanksss luv u byeee 😘 👋
How do you not get blisters in these shoes???
Do they literally fit like a glove or are there areas (toes, ankle etc.) with some room?
It has been shown that supporting the arch in your food with shoes actually contributes to the breakdown of the arch. Its like taking a nutrient and your body stops making that nutrient.
So the come away is supporting your arch will contribute to the breakdown of your arch. No big deal? Lot bigger than you would think. Anywho good stuff, and that's no reason to not keepemcoming.
178g per shoe or per pair? Otherwise it isn’t super light, S-Works Exos weight 150g a shoe and are quite some years old already, also Giro have a super light laced one or the Mavics
I got these orthotics from Mik about 3 years ago and it made a huge difference to comfort. Adaptation was super easy, did 4 hours first ride and then just used them after that all the time. I move them from shoe to shoe (gravel, track and road.) Well worth the money.
The expense of cycling parts or gear seems to have no limit. I suppose that's ok for racing, but not for daily cycling.
Damn I thought they were for daily use, glad you pointed that out before I press send on my order.
Pair those with the 1200$ socks 😉
...and the $10K+ skin suit!
And a 65,800 GBP bike 😂
Putting in my 4th order in as I watch this 👌👏👏👏👏🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 loads of money.. still on rim brakes 😀
I do have arches that collapses and since I've been using special insoles for everyday walking and everything else I do standing, I can't live without them anymore.
hay ollie, hope you bring your new shoes when you come to arizona to ride my TT bike.
Cant wait to show off these at my next club run....
If they can keep up 💪
Excactly what the cycling community needs~ more expensive shit
You only have to spend as much as you want. These pay for themselves for those it benefits
oh my goodness are those ollie feet?? Frodo beggins will be grateful someone else has more scary feet
The first time Ollie 'dropped' himself, on the floor at the shop . . . after hearing the price of these!
@12:35 Oh that insole won't go into that shoe surely ;-)
I'm surprised you allow guns that big in the GCN studio!
Ollie has had to apply for a licence for those bad boys 🤣
Alex. Third Spanner from the left. Put it back.
Fantastic shoes/insoles no doubt BUT Adam Hanson invented these in my eyes and in a more practical way too.... boa dail underneath AND a sole to walk on 🤔 also like aren't shoe covers faster now OR the £1,000 scoks?
Adam Ganson was making came up and was making his own shoes (these) 8 or so years ago and only weighed 96gr/ pair.
All these clowns have done is copy them and try and flog off that they were the ones that came up with the idea.
@@davidd1492Adam definitely didn't make a shoe like this first. No idea if they were first but Simmons racing and Paul Marchese are speed skate builders that have been making carbon cycling shoes with foot casts for over 20 yrs
@@davidd1492hard to call any of them copycats though since every pair is a one off based off an actual one of a kind foot
Awesome. Going to take me a bit to get you on my bike from north America, but looking forward to getting fitted and a shoe made once I get there. Awesome use of your time during the pandemic of mismanagment/tyranny.
That’s one thing I’m not buying any time soon, I’ll stick to my Fiziks thanks!
Do you use an insole? 🤔
@@gcntech Not at the moment but maybe I should consider one?
You must be minted if you can afford Fiziks.
If they are lighter, give you a 100w in a sprint and are more aero, I'm amazed they're not more mainstream.
I'd like to know how expensive just the orthotics without the shoes were
£595 for the custom carbon ones, You can get custom Sidas Footbeds for around £180 that will if nothing else tell you if you will get much/any benefit from orthotics.
I’m sure there is a dentist somewhere busily typing in their order for several pairs right now.
Carbon Cloggs 🤔
I find that the insoles from worn out running shoes give me all the orthotic benefit that my cycling deserves😐
They look like 'slippers' after or before a ride!
Almost like high tech, crunchy plastic version of the wooden Dutch clogs of yore.
How much were the othotics?
£595
@@nickyhillz Soles only, no shoes?
@@PoulHansenDK ya!
Idea. Offset pedal spindle.
Nice, but my G8 are fine.
I'd get a pair, if they had laces.
I’d buy these..
I wouldn't I need the lounge floor done.
HI! Thanks for the always entertaining content! But please, all those marathon records tumbled running barefoot too, where it was allowed.... F#"K Nike... Its the Masai running prowess.
Second time GCN is plugging these Adam Hansen rip offs.
As far as cycling money sinks go, these have a fair bit of reasoning behind them.
Prepreg molded shoes isn't really anyone's original idea.
No i think you have to actually pull them off. Riping them off would be painful.
Design is different
Y u so angry mate?
No way that shoe increased power by “hundreds of watts” over an top of the line off the shelf shoe…
Lmao
Giro empire is 175 gr.per shoe
Maybe you could make a pair of like them barefoot shoes? I don't wear socks and prefer being barefoot, can you help me Mick?
If carbon soles are so important for power transfer why are the cleats all plastic? 🤔
£3k for shoes is rediculouse - thats the price of a decent bike!
what makes them so expensive is that some idiot is daft enough to pay the price.
Ok this is getting silly 🤦
Something that stiff looks very uncomfortable.
Mmmmm $3000 carbon crocs
Carbon croccs of shit.
I'll still drop you Ollie....
Bought by your weekend warrior who's probably 10kg plus overweight lol
I hate you for those custom orthotics!!!!
What makes it so expensive?
I just need a exceptionally high margin
Do folks on your side of the pond really "nike" as 1 syllable, and not ""nigh-kee"?
how can you know it real carbon fibre???
'Cus he actually got them from a Chinese factory.
No matter what you do if your feet don't feel good, it affects everything else you do. Most shoes have a collar around the back of the heel that goes over the achilles tendon to hold your foot in the shoe, the carbon fiber shoes don't have that. Looks like it could make a blister to me. I would lift my heel right out of there, I wonder how he deals with that.
3000 pounds!!! NO! Don't need them!
I think I will stick with your other video of losing weight and training to become a stronger rider...if I don't focus on those areas these shoes will do nothing for me.
It all comes down to the engine in the end 🙌
Soooo....it's a carbon fiber clog. Got it.
Given the shoe has zero flex or give, I can't imagine it would be comfortable.
Given it is moulded to YOUR foot, it shouldn’t need any give. The lack of flex would be a nightmare to walk in, but then again it is a cycling shoe for track and TT
I wouldn't put those on for free.
Titanium insert is impressive, but inside looks ugly for 3000£, simmons racing and fccs do better job
Less music please
UK centric cycling businesses again... Isn't UK going into recession? Who willing to spend?
Given that the videos are made in the UK, with UK presenters, it seems reasonable to assume they might focus on a business based in the UK.
However, the guy running it sounds like he’s Australian. Stefan Bisseger (whose shoes were featured) is Swiss. And a number of other World Tour pros seem to be using either the shoes or just the orthotics.
So to answer your question, ‘Who (is) willing to spend?’, quite a lot of people.
They look awful though. Weight isn't everything.
They look like carbon fiber clogs
Ollie needs a hair cut less weight and more aero
Then he gets less style points... Whats more important? 🤔
Adam Hansen copy cats!🤔😡
4 th like
3000,-€ so ein Schwachsinn!🤥
Cycling shoes worth $3000? Wow, who 'foots' that bill?
It's Sole -ly the buyer
SCAM !! SCAM !! SCAM !!
too much of this. not what it is about for me. unsubbed.
The most expensive cycling shoes I've ever bought retailed at over $400.....But I got them from my team's shop, below cost, after they sat on the shelf for over two years. Good things come to those who wait.
How were they? Worth every penny? 🤔
@@gcntech Yes, worth every penny. I've had shoes start to fall apart after 5 years. These still feel like new after over a decade.