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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Hudson, MA
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    171
    What are the BLUE footbeds?

    I have the same issue, for me its the right foot, I clip out with the left foot so this one is clipped in most of the time.

    It usually happens at about 60-70 miles into a ride.

    Sharon

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Denver Metro
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    834
    I agree with the other posters

    3 things to look into

    1) not snug enough

    2) cleat position

    3) need for a different insole


    Also if it is extremely hot where you are, trying squirting water on your feet when it starts to occur- sometimes it has to do with heat and bringing down the temp can help relieve some of the pain.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Concord, MA
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    13,394
    I basically had the same issue with my new, very expensive Shimanos (the ones that get molded). I switched from Sidis because I needed a wider toe box and a a narrow heel. The first ride was so painful, I had to ride without insoles. I promptly went to the Good Feet store and got the blue insoles. It's better, but basically, I have to barely tighten the ratchet and wear the thinnest socks I can find. I still have issues with my left foot, that has a bunion and is the one I clip in/out with.
    2015 Trek Silque SSL
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  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Chicago, IL
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    144
    My gf, who has no bike knowledge, also suggested they might have been too loose (which definitely made sense), so yesterday, I tightened them up real good and rode 60. Still had the same problems. I also tried the SOLE moldable footbeds, wore them for about 2 weeks, put 200-250/week on them, and they hurt like bloody hell so I put the original insole back into the shoes. I'm thinking maybe I need to move the cleat position toward the heel? I don't want to lose too much power. Anyone have any thoughts on moving the cleats back and how that affects power output?
    2009 Blue RD-1/White Selle Italia Max Flite Gel

 

 

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