Tingling feet

[Crankin]

Also, how thick are your socks? I am extremely sensitive to the tightness of my shoes and socks. I leave my shoes barely fastened, even though I have plenty of room, wide toe box, etc. and I mostly wear very thin wool socks for cycling. I miss my cool looking other cycling socks, but the difference is astounding. Also, I just can't use spd pedals. They cause immediate tingling. I put up with it a bit if I go to spin class, but that's it.

[Jen12]

They are SPDs. I purchased the cheapest shoes I could find because they're just so expensive and I didn't know if I'd stick with cycling. Eventually I'll make more of an investment and maybe size up if the issue is swelling. I wear thin cotton socks but I'll try some others. I'll also try making the shoes looser and see if that works. Thanks for all the suggestions!

[SadieKate]

Tingling can also be caused by mashing, as in only pushing downward and not working on a proper pedal stroke.

[roadie gal]

I had problems with tingling and my feet going numb until I put some good insoles (Super Feet green) into my cycling shoes. The tingling completely went away after that. I figured it was better foot positioning that cured the problem.

[murielalex]

Tingling can also be caused by mashing, as in only pushing downward and not working on a proper pedal stroke.

This.

I had problems with tingling and my feet going numb until I put some good insoles (Super Feet green) into my cycling shoes. The tingling completely went away after that. I figured it was better foot positioning that cured the problem.

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I was getting tingling feet until I learned to even out my pedal stroke and not mash. Also, I got giro insoles with adjustable arch support since I pronate. I sometimes have to loosen my straps on longer rides, but I've not had a tingling problem since making those changes.