What's the difference between Winsole and Solestar?

Both brands are made in Germany and use carbon. Winsole additionally offers a true custom-made variant (Customized, €199) on prescription – with statutory or private insurance reimbursement often at Performance price level. Solestar focuses on stock sizes.

Winsole vs. Sidas – which is better for road cycling?

Sidas offers a broad lineup from EVA entry-level to custom. For pure road cycling with focus on stiffness and power transfer, the Winsole Performance with genuine carbon shell (€139) is the more specialised product.

Is Winsole worth it compared to Specialized Body Geometry?

Specialized Body Geometry insoles are affordable and widely available, but use plastic in graded support levels. Winsole works with carbon and – for Customized – with true custom-made construction from a foam impression. For high-mileage and competitive riders the biomechanical difference is noticeable.

Can I get cycling insoles reimbursed by health insurance?

Yes, with Winsole Customized this is possible in Germany. With prescription, the out-of-pocket cost is often at Performance level (~€139) or below. Solestar and Specialized are not prescription-eligible; Sidas partially.

Market comparison

Winsole vs. Solestar, Sidas & Specialized

Honest comparison of the leading sports insole brands for road cycling and triathlon – material, custom-fit, price and prescription eligibility.

Criterion	Winsole	Solestar	Sidas	Specialized BG
Shell material	Genuine carbon (Comfort/Performance/Customized)	Carbon core	Plastic / EVA	Plastic (Body Geometry)
Custom-made available	Yes – Customized €199	No (stock sizes only)	Custom line available	No
Insurance prescription eligible	Yes – Customized prescription-eligible	No	Partially	No
Entry price	€109 (Comfort)	from ~€189	from ~€50	from ~€45
Carbon performance model	€139 (Performance)	~€189–229	Not in lineup	Not in lineup
Production	Made in Germany	Made in Germany	France / Asia	Asia
Biomechanical basis	Jens Machacek (bikefitting / studies)	Orthopaedic background	Sports podiatry	Body Geometry Lab
Standard delivery	24 h shipping	2–5 business days	2–5 business days	Via dealers
Custom delivery	2–3 weeks (Customized)	n/a	2–4 weeks	n/a

Prices and product details as of 2026, based on publicly available manufacturer information. Competitor data without guarantee.

When to choose which brand?

Winsole

If you want genuine carbon, need a prescription-eligible custom-made insole or an entry point under €110. Three product tiers (€109/139/199), Made in Germany, biomechanical basis by Jens Machacek.

Solestar

If you want a well-known German carbon standard insole and don't need a custom-made option.

Sidas

If you shop across sports (ski, run, bike) and prefer a broad price range. No carbon performance model in the lineup.

Specialized Body Geometry

If you're looking for an affordable stock insole replacement at Specialized dealers. Plastic instead of carbon, no custom-made option.

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Comfort €109 · Performance €139 · Customized €199 (prescription-eligible)

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