Cycling shoes not very comfortable

Moominman2

Hello!

Ok, I've been riding to work for the past year now, only an 8 mile round trip, but was enough to encourage me to get into cycling again. So now, I'm buying 'proper' gear, and planning on doing longer rides when I get my new bike in the next month or 2 (just in time for bloody autmn/ winter).

Anyway, I bought some used cycling shoes off here ,just to start me out. They fit fine but I find that the middle of my foot aches after a short while. I wasn't used to the position of my feet when using the spd's for the first time, so it could just be getting used to the position? Or should I upgrade my shoes? I planned on getting some for winter, as mine are well ventilated.

Also, I hate getting stopped at traffic lights as I can't clip into the pedal fast enough! I feel like an idiot ha ha. Will the time clipping in improve too?

Thanks
Luke

Monty Dog

Shoes are like saddles and depends on things like foot shape, pedalling style etc. so you may need to try some others to see what works for you. If the pain is under your arch, it could be down to lack of strength in your foot combined with a flexy shoe. Likewise, straps need to be firm but not over-tight otherwise restricted bloodflow will lead to sore feet.

Moominman2

Great stuff. I'll try some on in the shop. I think it may be lack of strength in my foot also, so will work on it!

Cheers

wac100

The aching in your foot may be down to the position of the cleat on your shoes rather than the shoes themselves. The cleats may need a slight adjustment, which will hopefully put you right. Also the tension on the pedals may be too tight and not enabling your foot a certain amount of float, which in the long run can damage your knees, so they might need loosening. As for clipping in and clipping out it all comes with practice and experience.

Herbsman

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