Stinging Toes!

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?

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

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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.

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ver <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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?

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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:

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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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?

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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

Tamyka Bell said:

My lateral hamstrings got tight, and gluteus maximus

thought havin a tight butt woz a good thing 😉

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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?

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?

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

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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

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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🙂

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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

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hippy said:

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!!

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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

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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

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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 🙂

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Nick

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

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

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flyingdutch said:

well the size/tightness and cleat-position are prime suspects then
wot shoes are you using?

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

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Tamyka Bell said:

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

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!

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