Road Cycling - I just spent $300 for HOT FEET

Nothing like spending your paycheck on some nice equipment and having your feet turn hot. I just bought some SIDI and I am not sure if I have the freaking cleat adjusted right. I have always had SPD and use my MTB Shoes on the road and never had a problem except for long distances. My MTB shoes have a lot of flex in them and the SIDI doesn’t. I am using Keywin cleats because they have a big platform and their light. The pain is coming for the front part of the arch of my foot any suggestions?

Good road shoes do have very stiff soles for more efficient power transfer. You may just need to adjust the fore and aft position of the cleat. Try to get the ball of your foot right over the pedal spindle initially. I believe that is the suggested position. Ride that a few times then adjust from there if necessary. My guess, and this is PURELY a guess, is that you may have the cleat too far forward, but you will have to look at it. If you got the shoes from your LBS get their advice.
Regards,
Raymond

Sounds like a nerve pinch problem.

Go back to the shop where you bought the shoes and have them do a complete cleat fitting. If you bought the shows from them, they owe you that much.

Just bought some Sidi Genius Megas and really like them. However when I mounted SPD cleats the mounting screws were too long and came throught the insole of the shoe. It was very slight but within 10 minutes of riding it was really uncomfortable.

I went back to the shop where I bought them and they provided the correct length screw. The problem was taken care of. This may be your problem too. Sometimes the hardware provided is incorrect for the cleats you end up using.

I've had the "long screw" problem too- good call!

I have "hot spot" problems too and ride Sidis, ( great shoes), among others. I replace the stock insoles with insoles that have better arch support-"Superfeet" work well. If I could afford them, I would have some custom footbeds made. The footbeds are not only more comfortable but give you more power by reducing pronation of your foot, the custom beds can just about eliminate ( excessive) pronation entirely. see www.askjeeves.com or other search engine to find explantion of pronation

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Pat

I think I know the pain you're describing. If it's the same as what I feel on occasion, try moving your heel sideways every so often while riding, and make sure the velcro shoe straps aren't too tight.

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