Mountain Biking - Clipless foot pain?

This summer my right foots started hurting in between the arch and the heel. I'm a marathon runner so I thought running was causing the pain, laid off but it's not getting better. Funny thing is, it doesn't hurt when I run, only when I'm walking. I'm wondering if my clipless pedals are causing the problem? Anyone else have this? I use Shmano pedals and shoes. Pain started not long after I went to these and it's worse after a long ride. Does adjusting them make a difference? Advice appreciated.

Big Jim

How stiff is the shoe's sole? How much is it able to flex?

How stiff is the shoe's sole? How much is it able to flex?


Theya re pretty stiff, not much flex at all. I think they are Shimano M40s.

i had this when the cleat was all the way up by my toes. try moving the cleat on the shoe back towards you heel a little, it might help.

I have really flat feet and I have only found a couple of shoes that don't hurt my feet. The ones that are best are the more flexible rubber sole shimano,the low end ones.I also have a pair of Nike's that work pretty well.

I had this problem this year and solved it by new insoles in the shoes, moving the cleats all the way back and finally a shoe stretcher from Target for $7 to make my normal width shoe fit my wide foot and eliminate toes going numb after about 2 hours of riding. the shoes are Shimano M180s and also 661 Nuevos, both very stiff soled but also no forgiving on the arches without help from the insoles. I cannot stress enough how much supporting my arches improved the problem as well as improved my power and endurance( no pain equals no holding back) the insoles are a diabetic insole that my Pharmycist(sp) gave me to try but Ive heard great things about superfeet insoles

I had this problem this year and solved it by new insoles in the shoes, moving the cleats all the way back and finally a shoe stretcher from Target for $7 to make my normal width shoe fit my wide foot and eliminate toes going numb after about 2 hours of riding. the shoes are Shimano M180s and also 661 Nuevos, both very stiff soled but also no forgiving on the arches without help from the insoles. I cannot stress enough how much supporting my arches improved the problem as well as improved my power and endurance( no pain equals no holding back) the insoles are a diabetic insole that my Pharmycist(sp) gave me to try but Ive heard great things about superfeet insoles

I also have flat feet, so flat they get suction on wet floors. I have the cleats centered. I'll try moving them back. I tend to stand a lot, maybe the supports are what I need. I run in really good shoes, Brooks Trance, but went the cheap route on my MB shoes, maybe a bad plan?

i went cheap also. and have no problems what-so-ever.

went the cheap route on my MB shoes, maybe a bad plan?[/QUOTE]
thats why I listed the shoes I use. the M180s are good shoes, the 661s are inexpensive and until I got the arch supports I had the problem in both pair.
I also work on my feet all day and Redwing shoes made a huge difference as well to not only my feet but ankles, knees and back

It's all in the shoes and arches. I have very flat feet (Although not flat enough to stay out of the service as they let me know ;) ) To avoid pain, I make sure that my shoes contain high arches. I have used inserts to achieve this with great results.

Geez, I think there is a pattern here. I ALSO have flat feet!! LOL!

Anyway, I bought a pair of Specialized Rockhopper shoes (low end) and added an insole I got at a CVS Pharmacy and they work like a charm. No pain ever.

Ricardo

You've convinced me. going to get some shoe inserts and put a bunch of miles on the bike and see what happens. Thanks for the advice!

Jim

Great to hear that. Now you wont go back to platforms.

Ricardo

ever tried biking with slippers? its awesome until you hit a rock..