rumrunn6

is this a thing? or just a random occurrence? this is on top of the large toe tendon, mid-foot. wondering if this is just a shoe fit or adjustment issue. anyone else get this?

delbiker1 

I have high arches and if my shoes are too tight in the area shown in the photo, that is what happens to me. Not just bicycling, but a lot of shoes, depending on fit. I do one of two things: just leave the laces, or whatever closure the shoe has, a bit loose in that area, or, if it has laces, do not crosses the laces at those eyelets. Just run them straight through and cross them above and below those eyelets. It works for me.

canklecat

Something is causing too much pressure. My guess is a combination of swelling from riding or walking in summer heat, and shoelaces or straps a little too snug. Possible socks and insoles too.

If you have laced shoes, check online for tips on fancy lacing patterns for problem feet. I have feet like ice skates -- long, thin, bony. With high arches my feet are picky about shoes and fasteners. I use a lace pattern from a site that specializes in hikers, but it works for any laced shoe.

There are elastic shoelaces that can help too. They don't last long, but even if they last only a couple of weeks that's often enough to recover from foot discomfort.

But my clipless bike shoes are velcro straps, although the Scott shoes have a buckle for the top closure. During a ride I'll adjust the straps, etc., as soon as I feel a twinge -- or if the shoes feel too loose, I'll snug down the straps a bit. Usually I'll stop to do this, or wait for a rest stop in a group ride.

First, be sure you're not on the verge of cellulitis. Hard to tell from a photo. But cellulitis can happen quickly in murky summer weather, just starting from shoe pressure and a minor skin abrasion. Saw it happen in the military many times.

Cold and warm compresses, several times a day. Whatever topical analgesic you like. I prefer the stuff with MSM which helps penetrate the skin so the anti-inflammatory and analgesic stuff gets through and does its stuff. Stopain, Biofreeze, Osteo Bi-Flex and others contain MSM as a transdermal carrier. I have some CBD balm that I like but I'll add a bit of DMSO to penetrate the skin. But MSM is milder than DMSO, less likely to provoke itching or rash.

locolobo13 

I get that too. Sometimes. Usually from hiking though. Adjusting my shoe string helps sometimes.