Podiatrist Experiences

[Andrea]

...and once you find someone else who knows more about cycling, take a look at Rocket 7 shoes. They are expensive, but if you need orthotics, these shoes can be custom fitted to your doc's orders. They would likely be the last pair of cycling shoes you'd ever have to buy!

[bike4ever]

Miranda - I forgot to mention that going to an LBS was what I did when I was experiencing foot trouble (both morton's neuroma and bunions). My first podiatrist told me to quick cycling - I left his office in tears. I then found a cycling podiatrist who was amazing.

[Miranda]

Thx to everyone that has responded thus far. That is good feedback. I don't mean to be so disrespectfully spitting in the face of someone with so much experience overall. But, I don't want to be spinning my wheels going no where either if that experience isn't fitted to my needs. The next appointment wasn't set up until two weeks from now. Think I will dig around more, and maybe end up canceling.

...and once you find someone else who knows more about cycling, take a look at Rocket 7 shoes. They are expensive, but if you need orthotics, these shoes can be custom fitted to your doc's orders. They would likely be the last pair of cycling shoes you'd ever have to buy!

Andrea... I have really really thought about that. I found the Rocket7s here on this forum. I have some other blab thread going on about shoe brands in gear. Honestly, I'm not sure what I really need exists without some type of Rocket7 help. They are very expensive indeed. BUT... by the time I would add up what other shoes, inserts, doctor bills, etc. would cost me... it could take care of the Rocket7s.

With some of my other health things, I'm limited on what exercise I can do. No running, aerobics, etc. Thx gawd I love my bike, and my docs approve. In my mind, as long as my legs can function enough to pedal... I'm cycle committed for life. If well made, and fitted to me, those shoe could go a long way for the $ (my DH might not get this though, ugh).

I'll have to google their web site again. I don't think there were any dealers remotely close to me. I would be willing to take an epic road trip just for the shoes, if worth it.

[slowlane]

You may also want to check with your health insurance carrier to see if they have listings for doctors who list "sports medicine" as a specialty. I went to at least three different podiatrists until I found one I trusted enough to let operate on my bunions (she has run marathons and understands the mechanics of pedaling in cycling).

[evangundy]

What city are you in? If you are in a smaller town, are you near a larger city that might have more choices of docs? You should be able to find a podiatrist that has sport medicine experience with cyclists. The one I have been going to is a triathlete, so he understands all of it.

Good luck in your search :-)
Edna