Hi y'all,

It's been a while since I posted, but always get the very best info here!

I've searched the forum, let me say that first, and have gathered some info, but want to specifically ask you this:

I have very bad feet from rheumatoid arthritis. I've had occasional trouble with hot foot, numbness, pain, etc., but it's gotten waaaay worse this season. Bad pain on ball of left foot (cycling, walking, whenever); big ole bunion and hammer toe on right.

See why I don't waste $ on pedicures?

Foot pain starts up 8-10 miles in and I absolutely have to stop every 10 miles and take off my shoes. Start back up, pain kicks back in, another 10 miles, repeat process.

Don't have custom orthotics, though haven't counted that out; insurance won't pay. Have looked into SuperFeet; may still try that. But what I think I really need is a road bike shoe with a wider toe box. Since my heel isn't that wide, I'm not sure the Sidi Megas will work, but I'm going to try some on tomorrow. I've heard Northwave has generally wider shoes. I'm also aware that men's shoes in general are wider than women's, so just a regular man's shoe might doing. Use SPDs and have also thought about changing pedals to something with a bit wider platform, but I do love my SPDs out of habit.

I'm a recreational rider and do around 100 miles on a good week this year, way down from previous years (youngest graduated, house on the market, hey life gets in the way!)

Any suggestions will be welcome!

Thanks! You ladies are the best!