Originally Posted by
noglider
Why do we Americans have such wide feet? It's almost bizarre? ....)
Tom - I don't have such wide feet ( for someone with a size-14 hoof).
I think
Chas had it nailed:
Originally Posted by
verktyg
Those "prongs" on the pedals were a homage to Torquemada (the first Spanish Grand Inquisitor) - guaranteed to inflict maximum discomfort and "hot foot" even through thick leather soles on riding shoes.
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