Foot cramps?

Hi Folks,
Wonder if anyone could help me with this problem i've been having with foot cramps.
I just recently got my bike and been out on it a couple of times, trying to build up a little bit of distance, but the past time i've been curtailed by getting really bad cramps in the arch of my feet.
I'm still using the pedals with clips that came with the bike and an old pair of trainers, but i've got clipless pedals and shoes on order. Could my footwear choice be something to do with it or is it more a riding style or fitness problem?
I'm just new to cycling, but i've done a bit of running so i'm not totally out of shape (but yes, could do better! :oops: )
Anyone had anything like this? Its really annoying because i want to cycle for longer and I feel the rest of my body could take longer!
Cheers
Wonder if anyone could help me with this problem i've been having with foot cramps.
I just recently got my bike and been out on it a couple of times, trying to build up a little bit of distance, but the past time i've been curtailed by getting really bad cramps in the arch of my feet.
I'm still using the pedals with clips that came with the bike and an old pair of trainers, but i've got clipless pedals and shoes on order. Could my footwear choice be something to do with it or is it more a riding style or fitness problem?
I'm just new to cycling, but i've done a bit of running so i'm not totally out of shape (but yes, could do better! :oops: )
Anyone had anything like this? Its really annoying because i want to cycle for longer and I feel the rest of my body could take longer!
Cheers
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Plus also, check how tight your trainers are tied. I used to get something very similar when running, turned out it was down to my tying my trainers too tight and wearing cr*ppy socks.
Its the plastic clip and strap pedals that came with the bike, the first bike i've ridden with them and its a bit of a faff getting into them, and i loosened them right up to make it easier to get into them, so as you say Winterdancer I may well be tensing my feet up to keep them steady if the clips not tight enough! How can i tighten them as I pull away though!!
Also if the clips too loose, the ball of my foot may be moving about and i could be putting pressure on my arch.
Could be quite straight forward now you all point those things out! D'uh, stupid me!
I will watch these things closely on my next ride! Will be good when i get my SPDs through though!
Just wearing some ordinary sports socks, nothing fancy, does better quality ones make a bit difference?
Then see how much your left foot moves about and whether you still get the pain in both feet, or just your left!