imobilinpedalus

Right now i`m using these big ol` hiking boots as they are custom built for my foot (i get two pairs a year) and pay a fraction of the cost. State pays the rest. No i`m not residing in USA They alleviate the problem to a certain degree (quite literally) but i would very much like to hear what other cyclists with this issue do to set things straight. Is there any pedals that can be tilted to suit the angle of our unbalanced footblades? I can feel the muscles on the outside of the calf overload when i hit those high gears and really push down. My custom hiking shoes help alot, but sometimes i use my custom (running sneakers) that have a softer sole so the problem becomes more apparent again. I`ve heard someone mention Speedplay pedals. Does this work or is there something else i am unaware of that might benefit me??

Bjoern in Norway

gsa103

Get large platform pedals. The huge pedal area allows the use of softer shoes.
Something like this:
Nukeproof Electron Flat Pedals 2014 | Chain Reaction Cycles

Alternatively, you can shim the underside of a cleat to compensate:
BikeFit - Cleat Wedges
That's an example of a product. You'll want to work with a dedicated bike fitter to pick and setup your shoes & pedals. For dedicated cycling shoes, pedals and fitting you're probably looking at around ~$300US. The wedges exist for all styles of clipless pedal.

FBinNY 

Given that you're in Norway, I suggest you go back to the person who designed/prescribed the shoes and explain the problem. It sounds like you need wedges, but the question is how much, and whether they can be fitted to the pedals or sole of a pair of shoes made for riding.

Wider pedals might also help, but usually this only matters with wide feet or feet that are turned out and need to be moved outboard to clear the heel.

One thing that might help and might be worth a test is to try toe clips and straps, then raise the saddle and pedal in a more toe down foot angle. The opening up of the foot/shin angle might change the alignment for the better and relieve some of the issues.

Your problem really calls for the doctor or physical therapist seeing you on the bike, either static while holding yourself up by leaning on a wall, or best while actually pedaling. That means his being willing to let you bring the bike into the office plus (maybe) a trainer frame. There are methods of addressing the issue, but it can't be done over the internet.

fietsbob

Custom Orthodic arch supports would compensate for foot skeletal issues .

Sports Orthopedics a medical specialty ..

imobilinpedalus

Hey guys, not a lot of time right now. The wedge approach sounds viable and had crossed my mind, but i had no idea about those cleat wedges That might just be the solution to my problems. Forgot to mention that for the past two years i have been using the Nukeproof Proton pedals. And they are truly great Came across them by chance on CRC. Never looked back. The custom shoes i was talking about already have built in custom wedges of 8mm which is the max and $400 soles inside those shoes. No cheap thrill i tell you that. The guys at CRC had limited knowledge about this. Seems there is more on this here. Well until tomorrow..

imobilinpedalus

Yup, that`s what i have..

FastJake

Is the goal to use clipless pedals or flat pedals?

imobilinpedalus

Well......i`ve never once tried "bicycle shoes" so i wouldn`t know. But i do like to ride without any speciality bicycle footwear. That being said i know there is more momentum to gain by using uhm...clips or whatever they are called (the opposite of a plain pedal without any attachments) Whichever way, the goal must be to eliminate my problem with the tilted footblades. With the nukeproof ones maybe i could mount something on there like those wedges as they have several machined threads on the pedals. I was hoping to see some more input about speedplay here as this had been mentioned by a passer by once. I understand they have some sort of tilting possibilities? Ofcourse that means using bicycle shoes excuse the expression, but one of these days i will get me a pair anyway. I want to feel this sensation ;-)

FastJake

Clipless pedals could be a good way to possibly deal with your issue. I'm not familiar with Speedplay but if you use a pedal with large cleat like Shimano SPD-SL road pedals I think you should be able to shim the cleat as it attaches to the shoe to make things better.

But I would recommend talking to a shoe/foot expert or doctor about this.