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The tight performance cycling footwear, the fit has got to be perfect.
We spent countless hours developing our body jump to technology
with Dr. Andy Pruitt from the Boulder Center for Sport's Medicine.
All specialized shoes work to improve pedaling efficiency,
and prevent injury in three ways:
The varus wedge, the longitudinal arch and the metatarsal button.
Since the foot has a natural angulation for walking and running.
This means that the big toe is aligned higher than the little toe.
That same angulation on the bike causes the foot to collapse,
a rotational movement of the knee, shin and foot, which not only degrades efficiency,
but can create knee pain, pressure and strain.
To address this issue, we engineer a varus wedge to the out sole of our BG shoes,
that is 1.5 mm taller on the inside of the shoe, to support the foot
and prevent it from collapsing under load.
This creates better alignment of the knee and foot, boosting efficiency and comfort.
Cyclists often experience hot spots or numbness in the forefoot while riding.
This is due to the fact that ill fitting shoes and poor cleat placement
can lead to compression on the nerves and arteries
between the long bones of the foot called the metatarsals.
The metatarsal button in our BG foot beds addresses this issue by lifting
and separating the metatarsals to eliminate compression and discomfort.
The foot's arch is great for shock absorption when walking and running,
thanks to its natural flexibility.
But unless the arch is supported while on the bike, it can hinder peddling efficiency
and rob power on the down stroke.
The foot beds and out souls of our BG shoes are constructed
with longitudinal arch support to make every peddle stroke count.
Our body geometry shoes and foot beds make the relationship
between the body and the bike more productive, more comfortable,
all the while helping prevent injury.