Cycling is a rapidly growing sport with all shapes and sizes joining in on the fun. Whether you ride every day or on the weekends, cycling is a great way to burn calories, reduce stress and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Proper fitting cycling shoes are a key component of your cycling gear and can greatly reduce the chance of foot pain or injury. Visit with your local bike shops and learn about the brands offered. Discussing factors such as the amount of use, type of riding, budget along with foot size and shape will help the specialist fit you in the right brand for you.
Cycling cleats are typically stiff soled devices. The advantage is the foot is held securely in place allowing for even distribution of pressure as you complete each rotation and have better efficiency. Your bike should be with you when you are shopping for cycling shoes as the fit is not only important on your feet, it is also important positioning while riding on the bike especially if you select the clip in style cleats.
Hot spots, numbness or burning in the forefoot may be in relation to forefoot nerves. Wearing cycling shoes too tight or too thick of a sock could be the culprit. Typically, those with narrow feet can wear a thicker sock and those with fleshier feet may find comfort with a thin sock.
After loosening the shoes and/or changing the socks yet the issue is still present, return to your specialist for a review of the foot positioning while on the bike. An adjustment of the cleat is sometimes all you need for a better fit. If however the fit is still an issue, it may be a foot related problem. See your local Sport Podiatrist or Pedorthist in your area for further treatment or advice.
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