Numb Feet
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katarddx posted 26 weeks ago.
try the old remedy... move cleats about 3-4 milimeters back, toward the heel.
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firegirl posted 25 weeks ago.
hope that works for you. if you don't usually have a problem, it may just be position. i have this problem in several different sports (occ when running, rowing, cycling, etc) and its more from the shape of my foot. if cleat position doesn't fix it, consider new shoes or putting an insert in the ones you have.
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zagfan posted 25 weeks ago.
Had the same problem, moved my cleats all the way back and its much better. Also, pay attention when you're pedaling to whether or not you are curlying you toes. Your foot should be relaxed with even pressure across the pedal. I have a habit of curling my toes under when I bike (maybe I think I have eagle claws?) and I think that led to some of my numbness. Another issue may be fit, make sure the shoes fit you correctly so that the ball of you foot rest on top of the pedal. If the ball of your foot isn't then it could be causing numbness.
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BigRoger posted 25 weeks ago.
There could be several reasons for this, most of them have already been posted here. Don't forget that different climbs don't have the same grade. So this could be a reason that the cleat is maybe not adjusted for very steep climbs. But that's just another factor that could lead to numb feet. An unsteady pedal stroke could be a reason, too.
While training yesterday my feet went numb around the toe and ball of the foot after climbing a big hill. Its about a 20-25 minute steady climb, but didnt feel too much different than a strong consitant effort on a flat. Am I appling force to my pedal incorrectly? The only thing I can think of is that my pedal stroke changed while climbing, because I havent had this problem on any other rides.