General Cycling Discussion - Dead Feet

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miksmith
04-18-03, 07:47 AM
I've got a set of "look" type clip pedals on my racer. After about 20-30 mins both feet start going to sleep (dead) . I dont remember this being a problem with my old cleated pedals; anyone else with similar problems? Any idea how to solve it??

Cheers

mike

deliriou5
04-18-03, 08:31 AM
wow... where exactly are they starting to fall asleep?
maybe it's your shoes? maybe your shoes are too tight and cutting off circulation?
miksmith
04-18-03, 08:49 AM
Shoes arent too tight (in fact they're the same ones I used cleated). Deadening starts off across the ball then to the toes. If I take my feet off the pedals for 30s its usually OK, but itsa pain!

orguasch
04-18-03, 09:03 AM
when I first read the title, I thought the guy had an accident, sorry but I can't feel a little stupid, anywayz the other guys suggestion holds water, your shoes might be one size smaller or your strapping ypour shoe lace very tight. Happy riding:beer: :beer: