Originally Posted by
modernjess
People. The OP is riding a 40+km commute each way, that is a considerable distance. He is a road biker, used to clips, and is having foot issues from soft soled shoes.
I'm sorry, but suggesting platform pedals as the solution to his problem is just plain bad advice.
No, it's just an alternative point of view. Clipless or clipped pedals are not some magical thing, they're just two options among several. What he's doing isn't working, and he might as well hear a variety of suggestions.