Stock Shoes are the foundation of Rocket7’s fitting process. Sizes 30 – 53 (most in half sizes) and widths AA – EEE. Our library of lasts is the most comprehensive in the cycling industry.

Modified Stock Shoes are any of our normal stock sizes, enhanced with our “ala-carte” menu of options like: custom footbeds, custom colors, custom embroidery and custom cleat mounting options. This is our number one medium of product sold and accommodates over 95% of our customers.

Prescription Shoes: Prescriptions shoes are built to "correct" a specfic foot ailment. Accomodative shoes are shoes that are built to the "shape" of your foot, but do not attempt to correct a specific foot ailment. Accomodative shoes are considered "custom" in the sense that they follow the entire shape of the individual foot. They are not, however, intended to be corrective. A Corrective shoe requires a prescription from your DPM, and is deliberately modified to correct a foot ailment. Rocket7 can build either accommodative or prescription, so long as the legal perimeters are followed. If you are unclear about your needs or possible foot condition, please consult with your doctor first.

Footbeds: Accomodative Custom & Prescription Corrective: Accomodative custom footbeds are footbeds that are made to a reflective mold or cast of the foot. They are " custom" in the sense that they mirror the shape of the individual foot and are the most commonly used type of footbed. They are not, however, intended to be corrective. A corrective footbed is one that starts as a custom accommodative construction, but is then deliberately modified or changed to correct a specific foot ailment for the customer. Corrective footbeds (ie Orthotics) can only be built from a prescription written by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). Rocket7 can build to either spec, so long as the legal perimeters are followed. If you are unclear about your needs or potential foot conditions, please see your doctor first.

Footbeds: A footbed applies to any insert for a shoe that is made either a) as a stock "off the shelf" fit, or b) accommodative "custom" fit. Accommodative footbeds are not intended to be corrective, but are designed to help support the shape of the foot in a neutral position. Custom footbeds are the most common product used for improving arch support and work best for the highest percentage of people.

Orthotics: An Orthotic, by definition, is a corrective footbed. A Rocket7 orthotic can be made 2 ways: a) from a cast made by a Podiatrist (or Certified Pedorthist following a prescription) or b) from an existing orthotic. In most cases, Rocket7 can duplicate the shape of your existing orthotic in your cycling shoes.  

DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine – a foot specialist. These doctors are responsible for issuing prescriptions for the health of feet, and by law are the only ones allowed to issue a prescription to address foot ailments or medical conditions of the feet. Many DPM's also perform surgical procedures on feet.

CPED: Certified Pedorthist (CPED). A CPED is permitted by law to manufacture an orthotic or shoe to match a doctor’s presciption. CPED’s are trained in bio-mechanics and are the specialist behind custom footwear and footbeds. CPED's may also build "accomodative" custom footwear at their discretion.

Crush Foam Impression Box
A Rocket7 crush foam impression box is our “standard” method for creating an accommodative custom footbed. However, it is important to note that Rocket7 remains “non-partisan” in terms of how a cast is created, and can build a footbed to many popular casting methods. We utilize the foam crush box because it is still the most widely used and trusted system available that produces excellent results. It is also the most user friendly. The style of cast created with our kit is called a “medium weight bearing” cast. In this process we are able to get a good impression of the foot and arch in a state of “medium” flex. The plantar facia (arch) is able to relax just a bit (but not too much) and we are able to get a good model of the foot in a shape that is most comfortable to the cyclist. In the end, all footbed construction is still a blend of “art / science”. There are other methods for capturing the shape of the foot, but each method has its "pros and cons". The foam impression system still reigns as the most accurate for the majority of people. If you wish to use a different method, contact us for more information about what mediums we can work with. Typically, there is a "break-in" period involved for using the new footbeds. Most people have never had "proper" arch support and usually get by with poorly fitting shoes collapsing and collapsing arches. In most cases, just a few short rides will allow the foot to adjust and adapt to its new footbed shape, as the muscle memory of the new shape begins to take effect. This is almost always the case in prescription footbeds. Patience and understanding of the product is a must.  While some people will try their new footbeds and feel like they’ve had them all their life, others might take a week to get used to them.