Suggestions for sore/numb feet?

[tandemrider48]

Good Morning all, and Happy Easter!

I am brand new as of ten minutes ago to Teamestrogen.com!

I have been cycling for five years now, and next weekend will be my fifth
MS 150 event from Houston to Austin.

Any tips, feedback on how to handle the soreness, numbness in my feet on long rides? I have tried new shoes, still nothing seems to work.

Would appreciate any information!

Have a great day, and pedal safe!

Gina!!

[Eden]

Hope this doesn't sound too obvious... but loosen your shoes part way through the ride. Most people's feet swell a bit during a long ride (especially if it is hot), so a shoe that was comfortably snug at the beginning can be come a torture device by the end if you don't adjust it.

If its not that, think about different pedals - some pedals, especially those with small platforms (like SPDs) can cause problems, because the force isn't being spread on a wide enough area of your foot or they are irritating a nerve.

[uforgot]

I finally found relief with metatarsal buttons. You can get them separately or they are in the DeFeet or Specialized insoles.

[tandemrider48]

Thank you both! Much appreciated!

G!

[Kiwi Stoker]

Another tandem person!

I found carbon soled shoes helped heaps- I could feel the cleat through my plastic soled shoes and when I pulled out the inner sole there was an impression of the cleat!

I always scrunch my toes up when strapping my shoes on to allow room. Also I try and wriggle my toes frequently to aid blood flow.

[Biciclista]

Welcome to TE! I don't have a solution, but I ride tandem sometimes too.