Foot pain frequency is increasing. Idea to reduce it?
01-31-22, 12:28 PM
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I had a pair of Specialized shoes that about an hour into a ride would produce the most agonizing hot foot imaginable. I mean crippling! I had never had that happen before with any other shoe across more years than I care to mention. After that happened the second time I tossed the fokkers and got a pair of Pearl Izumi. Adios hot foot. I have no idea why the Specialized did that cos they felt just fine otherwise.
anyway - FWIW
anyway - FWIW
01-31-22, 06:51 PM
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I have have great success with the following as I use Time ATAC pedals on all my bikes. I use the Bontrager Katan and Shimano SH-XC7's which have the dual BOA dials.
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I have always had occasional foot pain when road riding, maybe 1:5 rides, typical distance 50 miles. I believed it was foot swelling due to the heat here in North Carolina so I typically loosed the boa dials and strap which seemed to help. This winter I am mostly indoors on the direct drive trainer with same bike, shoe and kit and a few outdoor rides when possible. For the past 9 mths or so, outdoor and indoor, my feet get numb/painful 4:5 rides but I've not changed the setup, geometry or kit. Two possible, anecdotal, causes in my mind are; my shoes are too narrow OR, because I DO peddle with feet pointing more downward than flat, I'm jamming my toes deeper into the shoe as the miles go by.
I looked for wide fit cycling shoes but have not found anything suitable.
What experience to you have with this and "cures' for eliminating foot/toe pain.
I looked for wide fit cycling shoes but have not found anything suitable.
What experience to you have with this and "cures' for eliminating foot/toe pain.
When I did find a pair that was somewhat wide, the hot foot pain went away.
The big problem is the many good bike shoes are made in Italy, and they have narrow feet there. The rest of the world followed suit.
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01-31-22, 08:33 PM
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I have always had occasional foot pain when road riding, maybe 1:5 rides, typical distance 50 miles. I believed it was foot swelling due to the heat here in North Carolina so I typically loosed the boa dials and strap which seemed to help. This winter I am mostly indoors on the direct drive trainer with same bike, shoe and kit and a few outdoor rides when possible. For the past 9 mths or so, outdoor and indoor, my feet get numb/painful 4:5 rides but I've not changed the setup, geometry or kit. Two possible, anecdotal, causes in my mind are; my shoes are too narrow OR, because I DO peddle with feet pointing more downward than flat, I'm jamming my toes deeper into the shoe as the miles go by.
I looked for wide fit cycling shoes but have not found anything suitable.
What experience to you have with this and "cures' for eliminating foot/toe pain.
I looked for wide fit cycling shoes but have not found anything suitable.
What experience to you have with this and "cures' for eliminating foot/toe pain.
02-01-22, 11:39 AM
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I'd bet the first thing a doctor is going to do is to suggest trying new shoes and see if the problem goes away. OP doesn't know if the issue is medical or just a shoe fit problem. Makes more sense to try the shoe change first.
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02-02-22, 08:38 AM
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Might try that. Several other posters mentioned flats and on the trainer it would be easier to accommodate.
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02-02-22, 10:36 AM
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I would see a fitter! They can help out quite a bit. Certainly trying new shoes can help but I would talk with a fitter and see what they might recommend and also look into insoles with them. My fitter recommended the green Specialized insoles and pedal extenders and they really helped a lot for my feet and my riding. I am wearing 46 Shimano Wide shoes I believe XC-5 or 7s (I cannot remember I have had them a while) and they seem to work well. I think if I wanted something in the much wider widths I think that shoe might be on the narrower end of wide shoes but has worked for me.
If you are riding a lot you might also consider D2 Shoes. Granted yes they are expensive but they are made for your feet. I have long considered a set of Legit Kongs (They said they can mix the two) and have told myself if I can lose some weight and get into better shape I will treat myself. However if nothing else I could do a set of custom orthotics for a bit cheaper.
If you are riding a lot you might also consider D2 Shoes. Granted yes they are expensive but they are made for your feet. I have long considered a set of Legit Kongs (They said they can mix the two) and have told myself if I can lose some weight and get into better shape I will treat myself. However if nothing else I could do a set of custom orthotics for a bit cheaper.
02-14-22, 11:39 AM
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I would see a fitter! They can help out quite a bit. Certainly trying new shoes can help but I would talk with a fitter and see what they might recommend and also look into insoles with them. My fitter recommended the green Specialized insoles and pedal extenders and they really helped a lot for my feet and my riding. I am wearing 46 Shimano Wide shoes I believe XC-5 or 7s (I cannot remember I have had them a while) and they seem to work well. I think if I wanted something in the much wider widths I think that shoe might be on the narrower end of wide shoes but has worked for me.
If you are riding a lot you might also consider D2 Shoes. Granted yes they are expensive but they are made for your feet. I have long considered a set of Legit Kongs (They said they can mix the two) and have told myself if I can lose some weight and get into better shape I will treat myself. However if nothing else I could do a set of custom orthotics for a bit cheaper.
If you are riding a lot you might also consider D2 Shoes. Granted yes they are expensive but they are made for your feet. I have long considered a set of Legit Kongs (They said they can mix the two) and have told myself if I can lose some weight and get into better shape I will treat myself. However if nothing else I could do a set of custom orthotics for a bit cheaper.
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02-16-22, 03:29 PM
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Maybe not your problem but check your foot arches. I have very high arches and got pain on and off before I was aware. I use stiff inlays now for arch support in the shoes I use most often and I have never had the same issues since.
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02-21-22, 10:54 AM
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In the past 10 years I have gone from a size 8.5 shoe, most brands, now I am 9.5. My body keeps shrinking, but my feet keep getting larger. Where I always first notice is in the toe area. They start to feel a bit cramped and the nails on the middle toes start to become sort of ingrown. To add to that, my feet really prefer socks thicker than what most people would use for cycling, and I do not like straps or shoelaces to be too tight. I that the less tightness comes from having high arches. If I have the laces/straps too tight, the tops of my feet get aggravated and start to hurt, especially while being highly active.
02-21-22, 11:08 AM
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I had the same issues before. I cured it by moving the seat back and adjusting the seat height a little at a time. Mark it each time and ride for a few miles until you find your sweet spot.
I forgot to mention, I also switched to flat pedals.
I forgot to mention, I also switched to flat pedals.
