Numb Foot

mitchgixer6
mitchgixer6 Posts: 729
edited June 2009 in Road beginners
Hi all,

Have been experiencing a strange phenomenon on my bike. Started to worry me last night during a club APR training ride. My left foot is going numb. I've felt this slightly before only on long rides 2 1/2 hours or more. My foot will get numb but will come and go. Now last night it was numb after about 15 minutes. Was racing so putting in a big effort. Stayed numb for the rest of the ride.

Could it be shoes too small or something else? Seems weird it's only one foot.

Cheers

Comments

  • tmg
    tmg Posts: 651
    Shoe to tight? Must be something restricting blood flow hence the numbness
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    I've had a similar thing recently, so last night I adjusted the cleat. It must have moved slightly over time. Hopefully that's sorted it.
  • Big Banjo
    Big Banjo Posts: 78
    I had this problem but only with the outer part of my foot starting with the three smallest toes. I found the problem to be hard skin that was placing all the pressure to one side of my foot.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    Remember your swell when they get hot. So you may need bigger shoes. Also once the metatarsal on your foot becomes inflamed - it stays inflamed, thus tjhe reaction will come on quicker next time.

    Bigger and wider shoes solved it for me. I also now use gel inserts under the ball of my feet when cycling - and have started using girly foot cream !!!

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