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Everyone’s feet vary in shape and size yet footwear are pretty much manufactured all alike. Many cyclists suffer with various problems due to miss-alignment of the cycling shoe and foot, they try correct this with specialist inserts. Both athletes and podiatrists have realised the importance of correct fitting support for the foot.

US based company Sole are now offering a range of insoles that can be customised, the ‘Thin Sport’ insole goes that bit extra, following the easy instructions you can pop these into the oven, take them straight from the oven, into your cycling shoes and get on your readied bike for a short ride, as the inserts cool they form perfectly to your foot.

The ‘Thin Sport’ has a deep heal cup and a low stack height, this should be perfect for the cyclist, and it can improve your pedalling and reduce pressure points.  These insoles are £38 a pair.

Cheaper than using one of the shoe manufacturer’s moulding methods anyday. More here: www.yoursole.com

You can get cheaper but you’d struggle to get the quality and performance of these glasses for under £35

The Limar F60 glasses have polycarbonate lenses with a ‘flash mirror’ finish . They offer UV protection and are anti – glare and anti- scratch. The robust but stylish frames are made from tough Grilamid TR90.

• Polycarbonate Single Lens
• Lens 1
• Grilamid TR90 Frame
• Rubber Temples
• Rubber Nose Piece

Taking an interesting direction, Fizik have not gone for the weight reduction, instead it is going for kangaroo leather, stability and comfort.  You can be bowled over by the immense range of shoes that Fizik offer but this top-of-the-range, handmade-in-Italy R1 is pure luxury, high priced it should be worth it?

• Kangaroo Leather upper
• 3D Flex System Carbon Outsole
• Mobius Rail & Tepex® Heel Stiffener
• Sail cloth closure straps
• Carbon fibre buckle
• SIDAS thermo formable insole
• Weight: 270g (Size 43)
• Compatible with any 3 bolt cleat system

More information is available from www.fizik.com

If the reviews of foreign based magazines are said to be true then this 21 vent helmet is well worth the £85.99 price tag.

The C-Bolt is a twin piece, in moulded manufactured cycle helmet, huge holes at the front allow plenty of airflow.

• Available from Chain Reaction Cycles for £81.99

Two new Chapeau chamois cream versions are now available from this UK brand, developed are the Traditional which is longer lasting and thicker, and the Menthol which is cooling for the hotter weather.

• Available from AW Cycles