Trek has teamed up with eSoles to add in custom footbeds to their line of Bontrager cycling shoes.
From the press release issued by Trek and eSoles:
Next week, Bontrager will introduce its highly anticipated cycling shoe with eSoles customizable footbeds. The eSoles eFit(TM) footbed, which will be found in all Bontrager shoes, can be customized by the consumer using the eSoles self-guided 3D TruCapture(R) Kiosk Scanning System that will identify specific customized inserts for an additional charge.
Also, according to the press release, there will be an option to upgrade the footbeds …

Core77 Magazine recently held a contest with it’s readers to see who could design the best cycling shoes.  Some of the submissions are pretty great, with my favorite being the “Barloworld cycling shoe and crampon”.
The judging was done by Bill Cass.  Cass is the man behind the Nike shoes worn by Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong, and a number of other famous cyclists that wear Nike shoes.
There are quite a few interesting submissions on their forums.  I wish I had even a bit of the creativity some of those folks have.
Winners …

In part one of “You’ve just bought a bike, now what?”, I covered the essential items you’ll need after purchasing your (likely first) bike, including the helmet, spare tubes, patch kit, tools, and pump/CO2. Of course, these items aren’t nearly the only things you’ll need to prepare you for the road.
Part 2 will cover the seat wedge, pedals, shoes, and cleats.

One of the first things I will tell any new rider to upgrade is a new set of pedals and a good set of shoes. The only problem with this suggestion is that the combination of a decent set of clipless pedals and shoes can really get on the expensive side. When it comes to shoes, you need to invest in a pair that will be completely comfortable all the way through a long ride. Shoes are the part of your bike that transfer your power to …