Suggestions for sore/numb feet?

[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.

[tandemrider48]

Thank you fellow tandem riders! Will check into the shoes.....will try the toe idea too....

Ride safe!

[Eden]

speaking of toes.... I sometimes catch myself scrunching up my toes while I'm riding... usually in a race if I'm hanging on for dear life... like I think that digging in my toes is going to keep my in the pack or something... It's unconscious, like scrunching up your shoulders when you are stressed. I have to watch and make sure I relax my feet if I find myself doing it, otherwise I can get foot cramps.