Shoes, Cleats & Footbeds |
| Published: April 29, 2008, 2:48 pm |
| Tags: uncategorized, biking cleats, biking shoes, cycling shoes, footbeds, orthopedic inserts |
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Hot Feet? Think Shoes, Cleats, and Footbeds by Matt Goforth One of the most common complaints among cyclists we see is hot feet. Hot feet is typically known as the burning sensations near the toes during exercise. This sensation is mostly due to pinching of nerves. It can stem from a number of situations, but I recommend checking your shoe size, cleat placement, and the soles of your shoes. Shoe Sizing Cycling shoes are made to be as stiff as possible to allow power transfer during the downstroke (plantarflex) AND to fit snugly enough to aid in the upstroke (dorsiflex) as well. Cycling shoes stretch very little, therefore you shouldnt expect them to do so during the break-in period. When shopping for new shoes, I recommend wearing a Sole Dual Later Anti Blister sock (or a sock with thicker padding) while you try them on. This will allow some extra room in the shoe for any swelling of the feet while on the bike. I also recommend trying on shoes with an appropriate footbed as [ Full article ] |
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