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Foot numbness during cycling
When I cycle I also get numbness in my toes. I have only had 2 different type of cycling shoes and it has happened with both. Summer or winter makes no difference. Nor does taking out lining or not wearing socks. A size bigger shoe was too big.
The numbness is much worse on my left foot coz it is slightly bigger than my right foot. I have tolerated this and just got used to it although its uncomfortable.
But this weekend going straight from bike to run, it took until mile 6 for me to feel my feet again without the numbness.
Is this usual or should I get a new pair of cycling shoes before Bala.
What shoes are recommended?
I'm a size 6, slightly broad footed.
Thanks
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I had numb feet for the whole of an 8 mile run last night - no idea why!
AL I have the same problem with my right foot. (But I only get numbness in my right foot). I have found that by playing around with the cleat position I have helped it a lot so might be worth looking at that. I have to move my right one again as my foot was still a little numb yesterday but it is much better than it was. By the time I had run the first mile the feeling had gone this time. I know I pedal on the outside of my feet (same as I run) so have to adjust things and also with the position over the ball of my foot.
Might be worth thinking about. Is it the whole of your foot or just the inside/outside?
Rio, it's all of my toes and then if its really bad to about mid way of my foot.
I've just called my bike shop. He said to come in with my bike and shoes and he'll have a look and see if he can spot anything.
I think if it went within the first mile that would be better, but 6 miles!!! I kept having to scrunch my toes and seriously wriggle them as I was running.
I was getting 'hot spots' with my old cycling shoes doing IM training- must be something to do with the running/cycling mix.
It is due to the position of your shoe, i am presuming that you weill have cycling shoes that are in a fixed position opposed to some that are floating.
This is what i was told, when i had the problem.
Read something about this recently on roadbikerider.com
Moving cleats rearward as far as cycling shoes permit -- or even re-drilling the soles to put cleats way back -- is the secret to foot comfort among long-distance cyclists. Ultramarathon riders have been doing it for years. The reason it works is because it removes pedal pressure from the ball of the foot, the source of painful "hot foot."
I get something similar after I've done 30m or so but moved the cleat back & feet seem to be OK at the moment.
Reldy yes I use the Look pedals.
Gavo, will adjust and see how that works.
Try some padding under the ball of the foot (assuming that is where your cleat is) That part of the foot takes all the power between the legs and the bike, assuming there is not an issue with tight shoes etc then it could be that you are just crushing that part of the foot too much and effecting the nerves.
Just like when you fall asleep on an arm and it goes numb.
Interesting.... I've had the same problem with my right foot and all this time I was thinking it might go after a while
I get the same numbness even after just 20miles .... will try to move the cleat backwards...have heard of that but haven't tried it....
i haven't had this though i havent done any really long rides yet.
but i have noticed that i tend to tense my toes on my right foot more than my left. that could lead to numbness i guess...?
Mind you, I don't mind the numbness too much - gives me something other than the screaming pain on my sit bones to dwell on
One thing you could try - if you haven't already - is red cleats rather than grey - they give more float.
Playing around with cleat position would be a good idea.
Also I remember Zanzy/Yifter having a foot problem cycling and putting washers or wedges under the cleats at one side which helped - one of you lot more or less advised him to try it - maybe Bassy. Cleat float is mainly about rotation but this may be something to do with the position of the foot in a different plane - think it'd be abduction/adduction if you see what I mean.
Not directly related to numbness, but following on from what JD said
http://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/biomac-bio-mxc2-shoes
I suffer from this too - running seems to make it more sore than cycling though.
I moved my cleats back a few mm and it meant that I had to raise teh saddle a few mm too ! Most bizarre.
well i moved the cleats rearwards on one shoe, but left the otehrs as they were....a 'pepsi challenge' if you will.
Certainly much more comfortable.....not sure about the numbness though...feet were still a bit achy both sides. Will be movign the others rearwards to match
Ladies and gentlemen I refer you to
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages/mps/dt/4/UTN/136431/