toes

CJC105
CJC105 Posts: 26
edited May 2008 in Road beginners
Hello,

As spring is now here I've been getting out much more (one of the hordes in Richmond park). However, I seem to get pain (only moderate - but annoying) in my toes - any ideas? Is it my shoes, the way I pedal or just one of those things. It feels like I'm curling them slightly. Any thoughts welcome - thought I'd ask before spending out on some new shoes.

Thanks

Chris
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  • PhilofCas
    PhilofCas Posts: 1,153
    you've possibly got your cleats set wrong, are the pedal spindles right under the balls of your feet ?
  • CJC105
    CJC105 Posts: 26
    good point - I will check that maybe they need to move back slightly. Thanks
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  • Brian B
    Brian B Posts: 2,071
    Try loosening the straps after the first five miles as your feet can swell with heat. I get the dreaded sore toes on long rides and sportives. I really get it bad when abroad on long climbs in the heat.

    I switched to Spesh BG shoes and that helped a lot and when I feel the pain coming on I try to scrunch my toes and that helps too. The ultimate cure is to take your shoes off and pad about on the grass for a few mins.

    There has been a lot of dicussion on this Forum about this so you are not alone.
    Brian B.

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