Dsan Posted February 6, 2011 Share Hoping to hear how others have gotten round the joyous feeling of hot foot. Up to about 80 km's and they are ok (shimano r132's) but once I get past that distance, all hell is opened up. Now I realise KZN isn't exactly the best climate to be riding in during the summer, feet get hot and swell and shoes aren't the most forgiving. Thing is, it's now starting to restrict the distances I can do. Today was 36 in the shade, unless I take up night riding, this problem has to disappear. How does everyone else deal with this? I've thought about going down the more expensive shoe route (sidi's/mavic's) but wanted to get advice on here first. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted February 6, 2011 Share Friend of mine also had huge problems with hot foot. He bought wider shoes and problem was solved. Guess in his case it was a problem with restricted bloodflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted February 6, 2011 Share I see the R132s have a carbon sole, so that rules out the one possibility. So I'd agree with the wide feet theory. I use Specialized as they provide a fit for wider feet like mine. I don't get numb feet like I do with my Shimanos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsan Posted February 6, 2011 Share very valid point, guess I need to start looking at shoes offered slightly wider. Time to get hold of Mavic/Sidi and see what models they have.. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted February 6, 2011 Share You could also try shift the cleat position, heard that helps as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekpostal Posted February 7, 2011 Share I would suggest SIDI as they offer half sizes for wider feet - also move your cleat so that it is directly below the ball of your foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted February 7, 2011 Share Mavic and Sidi are narrow u need to look at Northwave. Also look at something that lifts the forefoot , think Spez makes some inserts. Also look at your cleat alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#Pete# Posted February 7, 2011 Share I've had issues for ages - these are my solutions: 1. Looosen the straps somewhat - can make a dramatic difference2. Ride with cleat postion behind ball of foot (I ddidn't like arch cleats - google it - but 1cm behind works great3. Get specialized inner soles with a metatarsal button4. Get custom inner soles with a metatarsal wedge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 7, 2011 Share You could also try shift the cleat position, heard that helps as well. I did that on my mtb shoes, drilled new holes and elongated the slots so that I could move the cleats another 1.2 cm further back compared to the standard rear most position. It worked, used to get foot / toe pain at +/- 3hrs into a ride, post modification I've done 5 1/2 hrs and no foot or toe pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted February 7, 2011 Share wider shoes and look for a river crossing if on the mtb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted February 7, 2011 Share Hoping to hear how others have gotten round the joyous feeling of hot foot. Up to about 80 km's and they are ok (shimano r132's) but once I get past that distance, all hell is opened up. Now I realise KZN isn't exactly the best climate to be riding in during the summer, feet get hot and swell and shoes aren't the most forgiving. Thing is, it's now starting to restrict the distances I can do. Today was 36 in the shade, unless I take up night riding, this problem has to disappear. How does everyone else deal with this? I've thought about going down the more expensive shoe route (sidi's/mavic's) but wanted to get advice on here first. Thanks Never experienced this with my Specialized Road and MTB shoes. Try them, they sell themselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsan Posted February 7, 2011 Share so many good tips here, thanks all.. loads of research time ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted February 7, 2011 Share anyone know wher u can get the Spez innersoles with the Metatarsal button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted February 7, 2011 Share I tried a couple of things, all of which helped incrementally. I found I was getting hot foot from pressure on the ball of my foot as well as a slightly too tight shoe. 1. Try re-positioning the cleat - my left cleat is almost a full cm further back than my right! This relieved some of the pressure on the ball of my foot. 2. Wear thinner socks - I used to ride with Falke Hidden Cool socks which are fairly thick. I switched to thinner ones which made the shoes less restrictive. 3. Try loosening the straps slightly. Not too scientific, but worked for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Zebra Posted February 8, 2011 Share everything everyone else has written here has merit.........PLUSth epedal 'platform' can also play a role; the BIGGER the pedal surface, the better the load distribution, so you could TRY pedals with a larger platform, (borrow from a mate), as thi soften helps...Good luckCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted February 9, 2011 Share Friend of mine also had huge problems with hot foot. He bought wider shoes and problem was solved. Guess in his case it was a problem with restricted bloodflowWas gonna say: Either loosen the buckle or strap a lil bit.Remember, the foot swells as you continue riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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