Spinning Shoes

[Miranda]

Good gawd... I'd rather ride duct taped to cranks before I'd use the toe clips again. I rode my first and only time to spin class with those. Cha$ ching$, then it was shoes & cleats for me. Those stupid straps are made to fit a size 9 or 10 man's shoe I think. Btw, I know it really sux about the shop not taking returns... but once the cleat is mounted, it does scratch the bottom of the shoes. If they need adjusted, they should help with that, IMHO. OK, here's some blab on about numb foot...
1) if shoes felt big at try on, they are probably ok... big toe box = good
2) top strap closest to ankle is most important to keep your shoe on... leave the lower ones loose loose loose
3) how's your pedal technique? are you pointing your toes down as you tire... or keeping a flat foot, or heel angeled down?
4) do you clench your toes in the toe box as you tire pedaling? purposely make yourself wiggle your toes inside the shoe for circulation throughout the ride
5) are you hydrated and not getting cramps/numbness due to lack of fluids?
6) as stated, cleat repositioning can help... IMHO, the shop should help you
7) the spin and mtb shoes are not going to be as stiff as a true road shoe... nor is a spin bike spd going to be as wide a platform, like a road bike Look Keo... so more numb potential there

Just some more ideas.
Hope you find some resolve.