[ashy_2002]

Ok then I have a problem .. Hmmm which I have overcome somewhat to a point .. BUT other peoples experiences / solutions would be appreciated :

When I pedal I tend to curl my toes upwards therefore causing pressure on the big toes especially… this has now caused my right toe on the left side to be partly numb..

I have overcome this somewhat by using triathalon shoes with mesh tops such as pearl izumi (more room) .

Using normal SIDI shoes etc.. I have had to use a very slim shoe insole to cope with the toe curl… to give more toe room !!!..

I also suffer some hot foot /foot swelling for the first 10 miles of a ride… this goes away as the ride goes on…

Note I always keep my toenails clean and clipped

I use very good wide platform pedals in Miche range…

Any advice to help or share the problems encountered ? comments appreciated…

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[ashy_2002]

Nope … my current setting
Nope … my current setting is just behind the “ball” joint…………..

[ALIHISGREAT]

maybe incorrect cleat
maybe incorrect cleat position? -> it could be too far forward putting upward pressure on your toes?

[ashy_2002]

Nope not Hammer toe…. the
Nope not Hammer toe…. the problem only really seems to affect my big toes and when using shoes without room I do find that the skin under the toenail can turn white at the tip (pressure) … a bit weird I know .

Went to the docs about the slight numbness in the left side of my big toe, this numbness was after a san fran to LA ride a few years ago and its never gone away … he put it getting OLDER…. BUT it does seem to be a result of pressure …

my feet otherwise are in good shape .

But thought I’d put it our there is anyone else has a similar issue…

[ALIHISGREAT]

just to be clear… we’re not
just to be clear… we’re not talking about hammer toe?

[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_toe[/url]

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