Pain and numbness in right foot

[zoom-zoom]

Another suggestion is considering whether your shoes might be too narrow. I had this issue in Sidis. Switched to a pair of men's shoes (Louis Garneau, since even Sidi women's shose were a bit loose through my heels) and the problems pretty much disappeared. I still have to loosen my shoes by about the 10 mile mark on most rides, at least when the weather is warmer and my feet swell. I couldn't get my Sidis any looser and my foot was hanging over the sides of the sole piece. The problem was definitely more noticeable on my wider/longer right foot.

[pinsonp2]

I bought the BG footbeds a couple of months ago and that has made a big difference for me. I was beginning to have the 'burning' in in the ball of my foot even after a ride. The footbeds seem to have alleviated that issue.

P2

[Catrin]

I have very high arches which means that I only bear weight on a few places. I have tried orthotics but it was a very expensive failure. I've calluses due to this and sometimes long rides are just painful.

I have found a good measure of relief when I moved to Frogs - not because of the cleats/pedals but because I purchased a new pair of bike shoes. My Mavics (mtb) shoes have a good foot-bed, and I barely engage the straps so there is room for my feet to swell. This has taken care of almost all of my hot spot and foot numbness problem. Occasionally it does still happen and I simply stop for a couple of minutes. This normally provides just enough relief that the discomfort leaves.

Yes I do need to break down and try orthotics again...probably in the spring. It was SO expensive last time for so small a benefit that I am leery...but I need to eventually do something. I've been given the name of someone who is quite skilled at making them for cyclists, and I've had my initial visit, it is just hard to pull that trigger.

So the point of all this is to make certain your shoes fit properly, that they aren't too tight when your feet swell and they provide proper support and stiffness. Even when there are other problems like mine, it does make a difference.

[Hi Ho Silver]

I have very high arches which means that I only bear weight on a few places. I have tried orthotics but it was a very expensive failure. I've calluses due to this and sometimes long rides are just painful.

I have found a good measure of relief when I moved to Frogs - not because of the cleats/pedals but because I purchased a new pair of bike shoes. My Mavics (mtb) shoes have a good foot-bed, and I barely engage the straps so there is room for my feet to swell. This has taken care of almost all of my hot spot and foot numbness problem. Occasionally it does still happen and I simply stop for a couple of minutes. This normally provides just enough relief that the discomfort leaves.

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So the point of all this is to make certain your shoes fit properly, that they aren't too tight when your feet swell and they provide proper support and stiffness. Even when there are other problems like mine, it does make a difference.

Both you and Zoom-Zoom have mentioned shoe fit. I think y'all may be right. My shoes are pretty old and they are somewhat narrow for my feet. I've been looking at the LG MTB shoes, what model did you get?

Jean

[Hi Ho Silver]

Another suggestion is considering whether your shoes might be too narrow. I had this issue in Sidis. Switched to a pair of men's shoes (Louis Garneau, since even Sidi women's shose were a bit loose through my heels) and the problems pretty much disappeared. I still have to loosen my shoes by about the 10 mile mark on most rides, at least when the weather is warmer and my feet swell. I couldn't get my Sidis any looser and my foot was hanging over the sides of the sole piece. The problem was definitely more noticeable on my wider/longer right foot.

You raised an interesting point -my foot pain is only in the left foot, which is my wider and longer foot. I'll try to check out some new shoes. Thanks for pointing me to a possible cause and solution!

Jean