Originally Posted by LAriverRat

I started riding last year and had foot numbness also. Tried different shoes until i put my tire tread sandals and socks and no more numbness. My feet were cooler also.
After a while also tried one pair of dress shoes that worked well also, they were leather with a stiff sole. As i improved bought clipless pedals and shoes, use two pair of socks and am good to go. Happy peddling.