Pain in instep when cycling clipped

[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

[Softie]

Here's some info if flat feet might be playing a factor.

Arch supports take time to get used to. Especially if you have flat feet, they'll be uncomfortable and can even make your feet sore and tired faster to start (at least I've found), and if you go too long without wearing them you'll notice the transition back. They also take a bit of time to sink into the shoe and get comfy. You could try a softer support, or putting them under your normal insole that comes with your shoe. If you foot has a tendency to go flat in the arch when you push down on it, you may be compensating without thinking about it by flexing your toes and foot to keep your arch up.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I do mash more than I should.

Thanks

If you are pointing your toes while mashing frequently, I would think this would certainly cause you some foot discomfort.

[Cataboo]

Well, I've been concentrating on all the good advice that you guys have given me while riding - and my rides last week were just slightly painful, and my rides the last 2 days were pretty much pain free in my instep.

Of course, I'm not sure which part of the good advice fixed it, but I'm gonna settle for pain free and be happy about that!

Thanks!

[Cataboo]

switched back & rode the litespeed the next day... No foot pain.

Bah. I don't want to give up on my triple.