General Cycling Discussion - wnt cleats moved back, need shoe advice

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bluewave
08-24-12, 07:07 PM
Can anyone recommend a shoe that allows the cleats to adjust further back in relation to the foot than the average shoe? Or, a shoe that lends itself to an easy modification? Trying to resolve a numb toes issue and I want to experiment with midfoot cleat placement. Specifically interested in SPD shoes

BlazingPedals
08-24-12, 07:27 PM
Can anyone recommend a shoe that allows the cleats to adjust further back in relation to the foot than the average shoe? Or, a shoe that lends itself to an easy modification? Trying to resolve a numb toes issue and I want to experiment with midfoot cleat placement. Specifically interested in SPD shoes

Can't you just use a Dremel tool to elongate the slots on any shoe? a quarter-inch ought to be far enough for proof-of-concept.
bluewave
08-24-12, 07:43 PM
i have some shimano's and some PI's and neither appear to be receptive to modification.

CbadRider
08-24-12, 07:50 PM
Do your current shoes have slots for the cleats or holes? I have slotted shoes like this that allow for the cleat to be pretty far back.

http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/shimano-M182N-shoes-zoom.jpg
bluewave
08-24-12, 08:10 PM
all my shoes have slots like you pictured. the further I move back the cleats back the longer I can ride without numbness. all my shoes have the cleats back as far as they can go.
bluewave
08-24-12, 08:12 PM
those actually look like the slots are back further than mine. I have shimano M087's
CbadRider
08-24-12, 08:15 PM
You might want to check out different Shimano shoes to see if the slots are long enough for what you're looking for.
dwatson
08-24-12, 08:57 PM
If you get the cleat too far back you can cause knee problems. If you toes go numb it could be a pedal or shoe problem. I can't use Speedplay pedals they cause problem with numbness, I switch back to Look and no more problem. You might also need a wider toe box shoe so your toes have room when the feet swell.