The document describes a new cycling insole called SOLESTAR that is made of carbon material. It has a special design that stabilizes the foot and prevents shear forces during pedaling to improve power transfer. The carbon material is very light and stiff yet flexible. It positions the big toe joint deeper and raises the outside of the forefoot to improve pedaling efficiency. Several pro cyclists use and endorse SOLESTAR insoles for enhanced performance and reduced foot pain.

1. Hidden Power

2. The Carbon Insole for
better torque
»This sport is hard enough already.«
Gerald Ciolek. German champion
and U23 World Champion, road cycling.

3. Efficiency.
Road, Mountain Biking or Triathlon, it is all
about about finding the perfect interaction
between man and machine. The focus is on per-
fecting ergonomics to opitimize the transfer of
power from foot to pedal.
SOLESTAR cycling insole takes effect, its
special operating principle stabilizes the
foot, preventing the shear forces which typi-
cally occur when pedaling, and corrects the
movement mechanism*.In this way, the rider will
achieve their maximum performance.
In addition, the SOLESTAR insole allows trouble-
free cycling and a reduction of overuses.
The SOLESTAR principle.*
During the push phase of the pedalling cycle,
the tray-shaped shank and torsion support
prevents the medial buckling of the foot.
As a result, the first metatarsophalangeal
joint becomes deeper placed by the Solestar
cycling insole, and the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
digits are supported and pressure reduced. The
effect is an even force distribution onto the
entire middle foot axis. During the pull phase,
the elevation of the lateral rim at the fore-
foot serves as a border and prevents the foot
from losing grip.
* Patent pending

4. A core made from carbon.
The SOLESTAR cycling shoe insert is made from a special carbon material, which renders the insole
extremely light and strong. In contrast to conventional forms of carbon, it has exceptionally good
stiffening capabilities and is able to easily absorb the torsion forces created during the push
and pull pedal phases. This makes it the ideal material for the SOLESTAR insole.
A deeper positioning
of the big toe joint and
The outer material
the raising of the
is non-slip, skid
forefoot‘s outer edge
resistant and has a
improve the transfer of
cushioning effect.
power onto the pedal,
It also contains anti-
preventing the foot from
bacterial properties.
losing grip especially
when the rider pedals
in a standing position.
The Carbon core
despite its extreme
stiffness and break-
resistance, offers
the required degree The pelotte
of flexibility in is customized
supporting the foot. for each rider
and reduces
The carbon is pressure in the
extremely thin and area of the
therefore takes up forefoot.
no more space than
the original cycling
The carbon
shoe insert.
metatarsal support
prevents the foot
from bending inwards
and the leg from
A heel clasp fixes
rotating during the
the rear foot, enabling
push phase.
direct contact with
the shoe sole.
Precision made in Germany.
To ensure the high demands on the insole SOLESTAR is made at the most advanced standards of
carbon production. For maximum performance the insole is assembled by hand and individually fit-
ted by a certified Foot Care specialist.

6. Gerald Ciolek:
»With SOLESTAR I enhance my
cycling and I‘m free of pain!«

7. The athletes.
The SOLESTAR insole is among others used
by the following cyclists:
Robert Wagner
German Champion 2011 Robert Wagner:
André Greipel »SOLESTAR belongs in my
Tour de France Stage Winner 2011
shoe and it stays there.
Gerald Ciolek
It‘s indispensable for me.«
U23 World Champion 2006
Christian Knees
German Pro Champion 2010
Andreas Stauff
Green jersey Tour de l‘Avenir 2009
SOLESTAR is official supplier of the team
Leopard Trek, scoring 2nd place at Tour de
France 2011. The high class team around
Andy and Frank Schleck, Fabian Cancellara, the
German riders Robert Wagner, Linus Gerdemann,
Fabian Wegemann and Jens Voigt and many more
top athletes have decided to go with SOLESTAR
Robert Wagner, Team Leopard Trek.
cycling insoles.
Andreas Stauff during diagnostics.
Andreas Stauff:
»Due to SOLESTAR my feet
don‘t hurt anymore and
I can feel the additional
pressure on my pedals.«

8. www.solestar.com
Exclusively available via certified Foot Care Specialists SOLESTAR GmbH, Planufer 92d, 10967 Berlin, Germany. Photos: Tino Pohlmann,
except for p.7 top (Leopard Trek), p. 3 top (sportograf),
p. 3 below (Sportfoto-Bonn)