Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
First make sure that the ball of your foot is centered on the pedal spindle. Your arch should not be on the pedal.

If that doesn't work, try some stiffer shoes. You don't need clipless pedals and cycling shoes for a one mile ride.

For one mile, I'd just walk.
The ball of my foot is aligned with the center of the axle (my arch is not on the pedal) but I should have mentioned that I have very flat feet Minor stuff (like heels) causes them to become sore also I think it's the flexing of my arch that is making them somewhat sore. Also, the soreness varies from day to day.

I will try a stiffer shoe or switch over my pedals, I guess. I'll stop by the bike store this week and see what they have to say Of course, they will be in favor of trying to sell me something