Stinging Toes!

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by ver
Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride. Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider shoes would help, but I can't seem to find any brands that offer widths, except for the billion dollar types. Anyone?

Hi Ver

wide shoes are a problem i used to face too.
Found many of th italian brands (Diadora, etc) were good width wise

Is it a temperature thing, or in any weather conditions?

Also make sure the cleat isnt too far forward which places incorrect pressure on the wrong parts of your feet. Should be directly below (or a few mm behind) ball of your feet

Thanks, I will check cleat position. It doesn't seem to matter whether it is cold or warm or hot out. It just seems to be pedaling in general.

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by ver
Thanks, I will check cleat position. It doesn't seem to matter whether it is cold or warm or hot out. It just seems to be pedaling in general.

well the size/tightness and cleat-position are prime suspects then

wot shoes are you using?

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Quoted message said:

Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride.
Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider
shoes would help, but I can't seem to find any brands that
offer widths, except for the billion dollar types. Anyone?

--

Mine have gone numb and tingly - never stinging, though -
and I thought it was the width of the shoe also. Then I got
some Canondale C-Soles for MTBing back in the late nineties.
These were very wide, casual shoes, and I still had numb
toes; so much for that theory for
me. I now ride road with some Shimano shoes, and my toes are
fine unless it's a longer ride (over three hours). I did
a bit of reading and found that cleat position may have
something to do with it - exactly what, I don't know,
but at some stage before summer I'll get a professional
bike fit done to sort out my dodgy back and hopefully
get some answers then. Short answer? Could be your
shoes; could be your positioning of cleats, perhaps...
maybe... helpful, eh? Cheers.

ver said:

Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride.
Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider
shoes would help, but I can't seem to find any brands that
offer widths, except for the billion dollar types. Anyone?

--

I had this problem when I first started. Generally these
sensations are related to pressure on some nerves. Mine
was related to cleat position in an abstract way - the
angle of the cleat was wrong so the knee wasn't moving
directly over my toes in a straight line but rather
slightly curving in at the top and bottom. I'd had
problems with my ITB from running so I was susceptible to
problems here. My lateral hamstrings got tight, and
gluteus maximus, and that was putting pressure on the
nerves and hence the tingly feet. So try some stretching
of glutes and hammies, and when adjusting your cleats
think about angles as well... (try riding on a trainer in
front of a video camera). Worked for me.

Tam

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by Tamyka Bell
My lateral hamstrings got tight, and
gluteus maximus

thought havin a tight butt woz a good thing 😉

flyingdutch said:

Tamyka Bell said:

My lateral hamstrings got tight, and gluteus maximus

thought havin a tight butt woz a good thing 😉

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Buns of steel, or maybe...Buns of carbon-fibre?

T

ver said:

Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride.
Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider
shoes would help, but I can't

Is this a problem with you bike shoes? Or do you get it when
cycling in your regular walking shoes too?

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by ver
Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride. Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider shoes would help, but I can't seem to find any brands that offer widths, except for the billion dollar types. Anyone?

When I get tingling in my feet, it is generally because I have the straps done up too tight or I have thick socks on (same effect as tight straps). It puts too much pressure on nerves and/or veins
running on the top of the foot and causes pins and needles sensation in the toes. Loosen your straps and see what it feels
like.

I'm still using the same $50 Nike shoes I bought 3 or 4 years
ago. These are probably the best cycling investment I've made (not counting used stuff). There were super cheap but they've
done everything! Pity they're not sold any more 🙁

hippy

hippy said:

I'm still using the same $50 Nike shoes I bought 3 or 4
years ago. These are probably the best cycling investment
I've made (not counting used stuff). There were super
cheap but they've done everything! Pity they're not sold
any more 🙁

hippy

Where in Melb do you find bargains like that? Is there a
particular store that has a bargain bin or similar or is it
just down to good luck and hanging around in a lot of
different shops. Somebody mentioned Cecil Walker a while
back but all they had was their standard shoe display. Okay,
okay so I'm cheap but that's the only way I'll be able to
get away from riding in runners.

DaveB

Quoted message said:

Originally posted by Daveb

Quoted message said:

hippy wrote:
I'm still using the same $50 Nike shoes I bought 3 or 4

Where in Melb do you find bargains like that? Is there a
particular store that has a bargain bin or similar or is it

Nike Factory Outlet on Smith St. Collingwood. They used to get
all the old stock and stuff that didn't sell. It helps to have feet
as big as mine because the common sized shoes are generally
not available.

I've called them since and they said that Nike don't do cycling
shoes any more, or, at least they don't sell them in their own
shops - only bike shops will have them or some guff like that.
You could always ring them and see if they've changed their
policy...

hippy

hippy said:

Quoted message said:

Originally posted by Daveb

Quoted message said:

hippy wrote: I'm still using the same $50 Nike shoes I
bought 3 or 4

Where in Melb do you find bargains like that? Is there
a particular store that has a bargain bin or similar
or is it

Nike Factory Outlet on Smith St. Collingwood. They used to
get all the old stock and stuff that didn't sell. It helps
to have feet as big as mine because the common sized shoes
are generally not available.

I've called them since and they said that Nike don't do
cycling shoes any more, or, at least they don't sell them
in their own shops - only bike shops will have them or
some guff like that. You could always ring them and see if
they've changed their policy...

hippy

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Ahhhhhh....the old days. <wipes tear>

Were you around for the great Myer bike dept sellout a few
years back Hippy?

That was an amazing time to be alive🙂

--
Nick

Quoted message said:

Originally posted by Nickzx6r
Were you around for the great Myer bike dept sellout a few
years back Hippy?

Nah, I'm not a 'Myer-shopper-type' and with no junk mail and
limited TV viewing, I'd never know about such sales..
What was it all about?

Thought for the Day: I think there should be more bike
swap meets...

hippy

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by hippy


Thought for the Day: I think there should be more bike
swap meets...

hippy

More???

How about one😠 ???

Do such things exist?

And people question Melbourne's claims to be the culture-central of Oz. Geeeesshh!!

Quoted message said:

Originally posted by flyingdutch
Do such things exist?

Yes. There was one on a few months ago.

It's up to the shops generally to organise them.. or an individual
with a bit of gumption.

Anyone have a large inner city place suitable for a bike swap
meet - hopefully with a large amount of parts ready to sell...

hippy

hippy said:

Quoted message said:

Originally posted by Nickzx6r Were you around for the
great Myer bike dept sellout a few years back Hippy?

Nah, I'm not a 'Myer-shopper-type' and with no junk mail
and limited TV viewing, I'd never know about such sales..
What was it all about?

Thought for the Day: I think there should be more bike
swap meets...

hippy

--

A few years back Myers closed down their bike section (which
was quite well stocked). Lots of stuff ended up going for up
to 75% off.

I got a couple of paris of Carnacs (MTB & Road) for 60% off,
a Topeak Alien tool for $20 instad of $80, Cinelli bar tape
for $5 - you get the drift. A friend of mine bought a
Minoura rim trainer for $100.

Discounts so huge, you wouldn't believe it unless you
were there 🙂

--
Nick

Is this a problem with you bike shoes? Or do you get it when
cycling in your regular walking shoes too? [/B][/QUOTE]

I get it mostly when biking, but also when running sometimes. Worse when biking.

I have Specializeds...I can't remember the exact model. They're not extra wide...just the widest I could find in a store.

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by flyingdutch
well the size/tightness and cleat-position are prime suspects then

wot shoes are you using?

I don't think there is an option for angles on my cleats. I got Speedplay because I liked the fact that there was some "play" in the float. I thought that would be good for someone susceptible to joint aches etc. But I will check the front-to-back settings!

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by Tamyka Bell

Bver said:

Hey, my toes get very numb/tingly/stinging when I ride.
Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that wider
shoes would help, but I can't seem to find any brands that
offer widths, except for the billion dollar types. Anyone?

--

I had this problem when I first started. Generally these
sensations are related to pressure on some nerves. Mine
was related to cleat position in an abstract way - the
angle of the cleat was wrong so the knee wasn't moving
directly over my toes in a straight line but rather
slightly curving in at the top and bottom. I'd had
problems with my ITB from running so I was susceptible to
problems here. My lateral hamstrings got tight, and
gluteus maximus, and that was putting pressure on the
nerves and hence the tingly feet. So try some stretching
of glutes and hammies, and when adjusting your cleats
think about angles as well... (try riding on a trainer in
front of a video camera). Worked for me.

Tam [/B]