Before we attack this common question let’s first look at our arch and how it contributes to transferral of force to the pedal. The Arch Basics The arch of the foot is formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones, held together and strengthened by ligaments, muscles and tendons. The arch is divided into different sections…
Background of Cyclist / Runner Current Cycle Shoe – Bont Vapor Numbness pain 4th/5th metatarsals Hot spots – both feet Collapsing of left knee under cycle load coupled with pain in rear of left knee Tight left hamstring From the pictures supplied we can see that essentially – the left foot and knee are leaning…
Problem Having worn my G8’s a number of times, I haven’t yet been successful at nailing a comfortable position. I am still changing between different height options and positions regularly in order to find a comfortable position, although I am finding that it’s a bit of a compromise. By that I mean having the arch…
“I’m not sure about you but one of the most expensive pair of shoes I have now, is, ironically, my cycling shoes. A good pair of road cycling shoes can easily cost 200 dollars, and of course the premium increases to the region of about 300 to 400 dollars or more if you want a…
G8 Performance principal David Lee has taken a slightly different approach to cycling insoles. Rather than rigidly support the arch, Lee opines that your foot transfers power more efficiently when the arch can move more naturally. Read more
G8 ELITE WINS WEMBO WEARING NEW PERFORMANCE SUPPORTS Current World Solo 24-hour champion and Australian elite athlete Jason English has smashed new titles at WEMBO in Finale Ligure, Italy, wearing the innovative sports technology, G8 Performance Arch Supports. Part of the G8 Elite, a group of athletes who are already using G8s ARCHTECH™ technology to…