Pain in instep when cycling clipped

[OakLeaf]

all of them! In the same spot in all the shoes!

Thanks Oakleaf, I'm gonna decipher what you said & try that!

Try this to start! HTH

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Maybe you are pointing your toes down too much when pedaling- that can put a strain on your arch. Pointing toes down is a common thing when biking, and it's not a good habit.

[Cataboo]

I do point my toes a bit - habit from lots of gymnastics when young.

I'll work on that, check for rocks, and check out oakleaf's link. Thanks

[ny biker]

Could it be that you need a cleat adjustment? I need to have my cleats at a weird angle, especially for my right foot, in order to avoid pain when I ride.

The folks at my LBS put my bike on the indoor trainer and did the adjustment for me.

[Cataboo]

Yeah, I made the bf watch me ride today - he says I point my left foot more than I do my right (my right's the one that hurts), and that I hold my right heel in more towards the bike.

So obviously I'm completely lopsided.

[Mr. BlueBug32]

What kind of insoles are you using, and are they appropriate for your arch? If you're not properly supporting the arch during the pedal stroke, you can end up with some issues. Just something to look at.

Sounds also like the problem is the same as my current issue, likely due to poor footbeds as well as high resistance/pointing the toe too much.

[Cataboo]

I'm just using the footbeds that came with my shoes. One's a pair of sidi bullets, one's a pair of shimano something, and the other's a pair of cannondale something or other. (The latter 2 not being very expensive shoes). Then I've got the keen commuters.

I actually generally hate arch support. I don't have very arched feet and arch support in my shoes annoys me when walking.

I do mash more than I should.

Thanks