Foot pain, platforms
I broke a bone in my foot a long time ago, on the outer edge. My bike fits me great and i love riding it, but lately I have noticed pain in the spot where the break occurred. I'm thinking I am pushing down and it is irritating the break point. Of course, then I try to ride with my foot angled a bit in to put less pressure there....and that's a bad idea. I ride in city traffic all the time so don't want to go to clipless (just not for me) but I wondering if there are maybe some insoles folks have used to reorient the foot position away from tender spots (I currently use SOL insoles) or have other solutions? TIA
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I bought some 99c store flip-flop, cut them down to fit in my shoes. I had to grind down the toe box area, so there is enough room for my toes, and I relieved the "pressure" area(s). There is nothing that comes close (in terms of comfort/ softness)
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What are you currently using for pedals? Perhaps a different sized platform might help?
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Originally Posted by zze86
(Post 20545324)
What are you currently using for pedals? Perhaps a different sized platform might help?
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What about their Sabot pedals combined with soft soled shoes? The pins hold soft soles in place very well, and then you have a large flat area to spread out the pressure. I would suspect that combo would be very hard to beat for foot comfort.
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You need stiff bike shoes. You gonna have pain with sneakers or soft insoles, or any shoes that flex.
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Originally Posted by trailangel
(Post 20545981)
You need stiff bike shoes. You gonna have pain with sneakers or soft insoles, or any shoes that flex.
I tend to put more pressure on the outside edge of my feet (I supinate when I walk, too). On the foot with no prior break, it's no problem. But it's just too much pressure on the old fracture - so I think I need to "correct" that supination on the one side somehow. But I don't want to do something that will mess with walking as I bike/walk for transport and daily usage. So I'm more interested in doing something to the pedal I think, if that's possible, so when I get off the bike the "solution" doesn't mess with me walking and create new problems. |
Maybe a larger platform pedal and some lace up mountain bike shoes.
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Use a larger platform pedal. Wellgo makes some good ones. Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IM2K2V4...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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I know you say you like a narrower Q factor, but it sounds like a pedal extender might get the pedal under your foot. I think it will be diffiucult to find a wider pedal the the VO Touring pedal, but perhaps a long, wide pedal would solve your problem, if you hate the idea of an extender.
Also, could you have developed a 'tailor's bunyon'? |
Originally Posted by philbob57
(Post 20546827)
I know you say you like a narrower Q factor, but it sounds like a pedal extender might get the pedal under your foot. I think it will be diffiucult to find a wider pedal the the VO Touring pedal, but perhaps a long, wide pedal would solve your problem, if you hate the idea of an extender.
Also, could you have developed a 'tailor's bunyon'? |
Best of luck. Pain is not fun, at least for most of us.
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Originally Posted by philbob57
(Post 20547078)
Best of luck. Pain is not fun, at least for most of us.
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One of the points of using clipless is that you don't push down as much, if at all. I used to commute in the city with clips and straps. Clipless would have been so much better, but the clips did help me keep up with traffic.
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
(Post 20547654)
One of the points of using clipless is that you don't push down as much, if at all. I used to commute in the city with clips and straps. Clipless would have been so much better, but the clips did help me keep up with traffic.
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Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20548235)
I know a lot of people like clipless. I just don't want to invest in new shoes/pedals and then there's the fact that I do stop at every stop sign/light (unlike most of the clipless people I see). I rode with power grips for a while but even those got annoying for me. I saw some magnetic clipless on kickstarter which looked interesting but they are way expensive right now. The pushing down wouldn't be a problem if I didn't roll to the edge of my foot on the one side.
That said, you want to get instinctive with clipping/unclipping before riding in traffic. A few residential solo rides should do it. Start in a parking lot, get comfortable. Practice panic stops, stopping while turning, that sort of thing. I always put my right foot down, the one away from traffic. Always using the same foot helps with the perfect reaction every time, I think. Set the pedals to minimum tension at first - you can just rip your foot out if you have a brain fade. |
Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20545009)
I am pushing down and it is irritating the break point. Of course, then I try to ride with my foot angled a bit in to put less pressure there... TIA
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It's more likely a position and general fit issue. Your saddle might be too far forward to compensate for excessive reach. That would put extra pressure on your forefoot. You might need to move the saddle back and buy a shorter stem. If the foot breakage area continues to be a problem try SPD mtb pedals and dedicated cycling shoes with a rigid out-sole.
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Originally Posted by Clem von Jones
(Post 20549081)
It's more likely a position and general fit issue. Your saddle might be too far forward to compensate for excessive reach. That would put extra pressure on your forefoot. You might need to move the saddle back and buy a shorter stem. If the foot breakage area continues to be a problem try SPD mtb pedals and dedicated cycling shoes with a rigid out-sole.
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Originally Posted by chelvel
(Post 20549038)
Have you tried to pedal with an ark of the foot?
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Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20549651)
I had a professional bike fit on this bike and I'm pretty sure it's right on. For the first time in my life on a bike, I don't hurt anywhere.....except in this one place. And the problem only started recently and I've been riding this bike with the same fit since last year. It might go away, it's bothered me in the past (not cycling). From what I remember of the xrays and explanation, it's right on the very outside edge so I feel it when I go hiking, for example, if I step on a rock midfoot. It's not too much pressure on the forefoot in general, it's that I supinate and rotate at the ankle toward the outside. I do it when walking as well, but my insole manages to cushion sufficiently. I'm thinking now it's something I can train myself not to do if I really concentrate on how I pedal on that side; like it's a bad habit since I don't roll that much on the other side. Ideally *I need something temporary that will make me keep my foot-to-ankle straight instead of caved in.*
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Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy
(Post 20549669)
Not to keep hammering on it or anything, but . . .How about clipless and wedges to cant your foot? Very easily done. If you want to keep your feet pointed in a particular direction, then cleats with no float and adjust to suit.
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Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20549653)
I'm not sure I know what you mean....
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Originally Posted by chelvel
(Post 20550521)
Ark=Arc. Sorry.
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Originally Posted by linberl
(Post 20550583)
Lol, no I got that part. I'm guessing you meant pedaling in a circle?
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