Originally Posted by
Ravenwing
Is it more the leg, or the foot getting numb. If the foot, it could also be a shoe problem. With some shoes my toes get sort of numb after a while if I don't consciously remember to wiggle them around periodically. Combination of stiff soles and clipless pedals limiting foot movement I guess. I loosen the bottom strap (nearest the toe box) and between that and wiggling the toes, it seems better. Wearing socks that are too thick seems to aggravate it too.
definitely more the leg than the foot. Or perhaps I should say first the leg then the foot. It starts in the top thigh/butt area, then works it's way down. I ride platform pedals with 5 10 shoes that are a loose fit.