Hot spots on feet!

[itself]

Anyone get this? How have you resolved it, different pedaling system?

Lisa

[uforgot]

Here are some links to threads where this has been discussed.

Hot Foot Help (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=29034&highlight=metatarsal)

Suggestions for sore/numb feet (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=30223&highlight=metatarsal)

Shoes too small? (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=28765&highlight=metatarsal)

I hope you find something that works!

[tongue_tied]

I had the same issues. I switched from my Sidi Bullets to a pair of Lake MX305, with a wider toe box, and it's made all the difference in the world. You may need a wider shoe, bigger shoe, better insole, etc. The toe box was the key for me, though. :)

[Irulan]

Our club recently did a fit clinic, with some fitting pros volunteering their time. There was a whole cleat/pedal station. Their teaching was to have the cleat moved back a bit if you get hot spots.

[itself]

Yes, I moved the cleat back as far as I could about a year ago, and it did help a bit. I am hearing more often than not that a road shoe makes the difference, and I am running mtb shoes right now.

Great suggestions everyone, thanks so much!!

Lisa

[Vireo]

Yes, I moved the cleat back as far as I could about a year ago, and it did help a bit. I am hearing more often than not that a road shoe makes the difference, and I am running mtb shoes right now.

Great suggestions everyone, thanks so much!!

Lisa

I suffered from this for years. As a beginning Ultra Cyclist (2003) I thought that's just the way it is. I tried insoles, varying thickness socks, different shoe manufacturers nothing helped. Then last year I got a pair of Shimano Custom Road shoes ($359). I know that's pricey for most and it was for me as well. Maybe this recommendation doesn't help the OP but I can honestly say they were well worth it. This is the mountain shoe (http://epictrain.blogspot.com/2009/05/trans-iowa-v5-race-report.html) but the top looks exactly like the road shoe.

[itself]

Vireo,

Curious, design wise, do you think this shoe is different from the standard shoe that is on the market? Some many things are designed for women now, it's quite amazing. I have the two buckle and cinching system on my Sidi mtb shoes, and I keep them loose. Perhaps I'll go back to my road shoes and see what happens...

Lisa

[Vireo]

Vireo,

Curious, design wise, do you think this shoe is different from the standard shoe that is on the market? Some many things are designed for women now, it's quite amazing. I have the two buckle and cinching system on my Sidi mtb shoes, and I keep them loose. Perhaps I'll go back to my road shoes and see what happens...

Lisa

Brandy, my lovely and TE member, has the same Shimano R300 shoes that I have. Not women specific and she loves them as well. She also wears a Sidi two velcro strap shoe. The MTB shoe in the picture fits me like the road shoe (both custom).

Explain "standard shoe"? Do you mean non-custom? If so, yes it will be different. The shoe is heated and molded to your foot. The footbed is not modified just the upper.

[sundial]

I'm experimenting with a different pedal this summer. I put on Wellgo trekking pedals so I can wear my Keen sandals or my Tahos, both of which run a little wide and I think is perfect for summer mashing. ;)

[TrekTheKaty]

Silly question. My husband just had this happen for the first time during a century. Turns out he was wearing cotton socks! Yikes. Are you wearing microfiber socks?

[sundial]

That's a good point. I noticed certain socks will prevent hot spots.

[beccaB]

I have less of a problem with hot spots when I wear the thinnest socks I have.

[itself]

Nope, I wear bear feet in my shoes! I can't fit socks in my Sidi shoes with the E soles in them, so I go barefoot now.

Lisa