Suggestions for sore/numb feet?

[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.

[Softie]

I have problems with foot numbness during non-cycling activities that at least in part from pressure along the tendon running down the foot (it's just inside of the midline of the foot and you can probably feel it if you flex your toes back). I wear orthotics that specifically have a bit of an indentation down them so I don't get too much pressure there (this might be more common in people with flat feet like myself). A stock orthotic that already has an indentation like that, or creating a cut out along there might help. Please don't get mad at me possible podiatrists out there! - you might want to go talk to one to check this out if the common shoe/pedal/clip fixes aren't working

[tandemrider48]

Thank you Softie..........very much appreciated......have a great week!

G!

[bluebug32]

I'll second the Specialized shoe insoles. I just bought a pair and don't find myself scrunching up my toes any longer. They're incredibly comfy.

Also, are you wearing cycling socks (or some kind of wicking sock)? Sometimes if I wear the wrong socks, they rub and make my feet very hot.

[tzvia]

tandemrider48
I second what others hear have said, as I too, used to get tingling numb toes (more on the left than the right side) and it would drive me nuts. I bought carbon soled shoes with a wider toe box (Shimano, or I loosen my SIDI's slightly and use thin socks), then I bought the Specialized BG footbed and set it up to lean the toe area +1.5deg outward. I really love that footbed, it allowes me to line up my leg/foot so it does not feel like it's pitching inward and the downward pressure is even across the ball of my feet. And yes, good wicking socks that fit snug so they dont move around helps. Also, make sure your cleat (clipless?) or toeclip is set to put the spindle right under the ball of your foot.

Welcome to TE, by the way .