Do the wrong shoes cause calf/foot cramps?

[itself]

Yes, I actually take a magnesium supplement twice a day. No question this has helped.

[NoNo]

That would be me posting about my new shoes. More testing is needed, but I've been ill. Remember, my old shoes were way too large, so I very well could have been getting cramps from that. And even with sneakers I do better with ones that have some kind of arch support, so these appealed to me. The reason it really struck me that I didn't have cramps after the 50 mile ride was because I knew I was dehydrated and with my old shoes I could cramp up within 30 minutes. I did try to really concentrate on keeping my heels down while I was riding, too, so I guess it could be any number of things that reduced my pain. But a proper fitting shoe probably helped.

[Miranda]

My beautiful Sidis are sitting unworn for this reason. Too smooshed on the toes width wise. Omg, the cramps I had were awful.

I tried many brands, foot doctors, etc. The fit for ME was Mavic Xena.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...04.2377.1.html

Also switched to wider pedal, Look Keo.

No more foot / calf issues for me.

Good Luck.

[scarah]

My Sidis cause this problem, feels like they flex heaps - maybe not even the sole but the uppers don't support my foot well so I have to use my leg muscles a lot to hold my foot steady?? Anyway not a fan, looking for something else.

[zoom-zoom]

Ok, so this has my attention...I have wide feet and wear Sidi Dominators. I get what feels like peroneal tendon pain/cramping, mostly on my right, wider foot. I'm not sure if it's the shoes, though, since it seems to be better the more miles I'm riding. It always seems worst early in the outdoor ride season or on the trainer.

[Miranda]

Ok, so this has my attention...I have wide feet and wear Sidi Dominators. I get what feels like peroneal tendon pain/cramping, mostly on my right, wider foot. I'm not sure if it's the shoes, though, since it seems to be better the more miles I'm riding. It always seems worst early in the outdoor ride season or on the trainer.

It's the shooooooeeeesss... ditch the pointy toe smashing Sidi's... if I ever get my spring cleaning completely finished I need to sell my beautiful, but ill fitting for ME Sidi's... sad to say *sigh*... but true.

Good Luck!

[zoom-zoom]

It's the shooooooeeeesss... ditch the pointy toe smashing Sidi's... if I ever get my spring cleaning completely finished I need to sell my beautiful, but ill fitting for ME Sidi's... sad to say *sigh*... but true.

Good Luck!

Oh, man...but I don't wanna! They are that funky metallic blue that they made last year. I have Fizik bar tape on my bike that matches perfectly (yes, I am a dork, ha!)...

I've always known they were too narrow. When my shop guy ordered them he went with the women's, even though the men's standard D width would have fit my toes better...but not my narrow heels. I need to find something to fit my heels and my toes, but not sure where to look. None of the bike shops anywhere near me have good selection, so I'll likely have to blindly order online.