Spinning Shoes

[Possegal]

I'm sure I have shared here my experience of the first time using them in spin class. Intending to get there early to "practice" getting clipped in and out. But of course traffic delayed me, so no chance at that. I clip in fine, have a great workout, very pleased with them. Then in the end, can't get myself unclipped to save my life. Then, I break up laughing. The one and only cute guy in the class happens this one time to be right beside me. He finally notices that something is amiss with me. I say, while laughing, "I'm stuck". He says, "Just twist". I say, "I am twisting". End result, he sort of kicks my foot and it unclips, I laugh more. In hindsight, I almost of wonder if he didn't realize I was laughing and maybe thought I was upset. He didn't seem to find me as funny as I found me.

My issue, I have decided, is I always want to unclip the right foot first and my right knee is my surgical knee and I think I'm hesitant to twist that leg the same way I do my left foot. I've got to learn to unclip the left foot first, then it works easier for me.

[VeloVT]

If you ever start to get stressed out while trying to unclip from your spin bike, just remember how lucky you are: you're not moving and you can't tip over . Take alllllllll the time you need.

Possegal -- funny story !

[Nokomis]

There is a small learning curve... but if the SPD cleat is on crooked it can make it very difficult to clip in & stay in. If it's loose (may only be noticable when you're trying to pull the shoe off the pedal) it may not release. I've done both.. it's MUCH easier to deal with in class than when rolling up to a stop sign when you can't get your foot out.

Don't forget, you can always take your feet out of the shoe if you can't get the shoe off the pedal - so you aren't missing out on the post spin stretching. The shoe flopping around on the pedal Looks silly, but you're bound to get help to make sure the shoe & cleat are set up okay!

[Possegal]

Oh I have the scars that come with the unclipping issue on my road bike too. Even then, I just gotta laugh. I have the distinction of being the first "injury" of the LiveStrong Philly challenge last August, I could still see the starting line when my shin met the curb.

[tulip]

I was late to my spin class tonight so my regular bike was already taken. The one I took had some problem with the pedals--I could not clip in to save my life! And I'm not a beginner! I struggled for a few minutes and then switched bikes. The second bike worked fine.

[Kiekie]

Well I made it to class a few minutes early and practiced clipping in and out. Clipping out was pretty easy, almost so easy that I was scared during the ride that I was going to fall off the bike.. haha. But I now I feel much more comfortable clipping in and out, so phew that challenge is over

But when I was riding, my left foot started to fall asleep, almost like my shoes were too tight, I bought a pretty pricey pair of shoes, which according to the store are not refundable. But I know that they aren't to tight, b/c I barely pull on the straps to put them on. I know that spinning shoes purpose is so that your feet have better circulation, so now I have to find out what I am doing to make my foot fell like that, my right foot feels perfectly fine! So I guess it is trial and error, going again tonight, so maybe I will try different socks or something! lol

[tulip]

Well I made it to class a few minutes early and practiced clipping in and out. Clipping out was pretty easy, almost so easy that I was scared during the ride that I was going to fall off the bike.. haha. But I now I feel much more comfortable clipping in and out, so phew that challenge is over

But when I was riding, my left foot started to fall asleep, almost like my shoes were too tight, I bought a pretty pricey pair of shoes, which according to the store are not refundable. But I know that they aren't to tight, b/c I barely pull on the straps to put them on. I know that spinning shoes purpose is so that your feet have better circulation, so now I have to find out what I am doing to make my foot fell like that, my right foot feels perfectly fine! So I guess it is trial and error, going again tonight, so maybe I will try different socks or something! lol

could be they are too small (which would be a shame if they are not refundable). Keep the laces or straps as loose as possible and wear thin socks. Hope that helps.

[Dogmama]

But when I was riding, my left foot started to fall asleep, almost like my shoes were too tight, I bought a pretty pricey pair of shoes, which according to the store are not refundable. But I know that they aren't to tight, b/c I barely pull on the straps to put them on. I know that spinning shoes purpose is so that your feet have better circulation, so now I have to find out what I am doing to make my foot fell like that, my right foot feels perfectly fine! So I guess it is trial and error, going again tonight, so maybe I will try different socks or something! lol

Your cleat could need repositioning. Look at your right shoe - is the cleat positioned differently?

If you're pushing on a nerve, you might investigate some thin gel-type inner-soles for your shoes.

Last, didn't you say your right knee was your surgical knee? Are you pushing harder with your left leg to compensate?

Just some thoughts...