Same shoe, same problem, same resolution.c60rider wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:27 pmI've had this on occasion and every time it's due to having the lower fastener of the shoe too tight from the start of a ride. I'm a Sidi wearer and it doesn't matter which shoe or style of fastener the same will happen. So much so in years gone by, now I purposely have the lower fastener just taking up the slack rather (Sidi shot) and the upper dial tightened up more. The strange thing is the shoe may not seem to be too tight before you get on the bike but it's enough to start to restrict blood flow slightly and I think this is what causes the discomfort for me in that exact area. Once I'm well into a ride I can tighten it right up if I need to but it tends to clamp up around the forefoot a bit too much. The same applied with older shoes that had double velcro fasteners. Hope that works for you if you haven't tried it.tommyboyo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:09 pmRight foot only, outer edge, pain like a muscule ache. Around the base of the 5th metatarsal maybe where it begins, but hard to say for sure. Only flares up when cycling and distance is no factor. Actually, it gets better after a while.
Cycled for years with no issues, but now this pain is ruining the sport for me.
No idea what is the cause and spent stupid money swapping out shoes and footbeds/wedges. Nothing works.
Also seen podiatrist and they could not flag up a particular cause/solution, other than the £600 custom orthotics of course!!
Is it the end for me?
Would love some suggestions from anyone who can relate.
Cheers
Please help me with my foot pain
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Seems like a Norton's neuroma to me. If it's been a while, it's not necessary to do long rides to feel the pain (but it's getting worse with hot weather as feet will be even bigger).
You said you tried different shoes but did you measure your feet width at first? You should start with that (if possible end of the day, after long hot day).
For example mines are like ~11cm wide (at metatarsal), and even some shoes that are said "wide" are not wide enough for me.
You said you tried different shoes but did you measure your feet width at first? You should start with that (if possible end of the day, after long hot day).
For example mines are like ~11cm wide (at metatarsal), and even some shoes that are said "wide" are not wide enough for me.
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A weird idea come here, but anyway...
Have you tried flat clipless pedals and sneakers, just to see what happens if and when you can move your foot/ feets more freely?
Perhaps this gives you a hint talking Q-factor and or shoes or you might be able to figure if it's cleat position to?
I tried wedges under right cleat. Just silly low 1-1.5mm.
Have you tried flat clipless pedals and sneakers, just to see what happens if and when you can move your foot/ feets more freely?
Perhaps this gives you a hint talking Q-factor and or shoes or you might be able to figure if it's cleat position to?
I tried wedges under right cleat. Just silly low 1-1.5mm.
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Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Thanks for all the advice guys.
My biggest concern, is that I have buggered up my foot for good and that I will never get back to pain free riding.
Went so long, without even thinking about my feet, but maybe it was always bubbling away under the surface.
My biggest concern, is that I have buggered up my foot for good and that I will never get back to pain free riding.
Went so long, without even thinking about my feet, but maybe it was always bubbling away under the surface.
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tommyboyo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:09 pmRight foot only, outer edge, pain like a muscule ache. Around the base of the 5th metatarsal maybe where it begins, but hard to say for sure. Only flares up when cycling and distance is no factor. Actually, it gets better after a while.
Cycled for years with no issues, but now this pain is ruining the sport for me.
No idea what is the cause and spent stupid money swapping out shoes and footbeds/wedges. Nothing works.
Also seen podiatrist and they could not flag up a particular cause/solution, other than the £600 custom orthotics of course!!
Is it the end for me?
Would love some suggestions from anyone who can relate.
Cheers
£600 for custom orthotics? Wow, that's a serious lump of cash.
Yes indeed. I said no thanks!!Kingstonian wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:13 pmtommyboyo wrote: ↑Fri Oct 15, 2021 5:09 pmRight foot only, outer edge, pain like a muscule ache. Around the base of the 5th metatarsal maybe where it begins, but hard to say for sure. Only flares up when cycling and distance is no factor. Actually, it gets better after a while.
Cycled for years with no issues, but now this pain is ruining the sport for me.
No idea what is the cause and spent stupid money swapping out shoes and footbeds/wedges. Nothing works.
Also seen podiatrist and they could not flag up a particular cause/solution, other than the £600 custom orthotics of course!!
Is it the end for me?
Would love some suggestions from anyone who can relate.
Cheers
£600 for custom orthotics? Wow, that's a serious lump of cash.
Altough, when I consider how much I have lost with all the different shoes I have tried and then ebayed, it was probably actually worth trying.
I think this is great advice.wheelsONfire wrote: ↑Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:07 amA weird idea come here, but anyway...
Have you tried flat clipless pedals and sneakers, just to see what happens if and when you can move your foot/ feets more freely?
I did the same to work through some q-factor issues.