tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post8666049603200060482..comments2024-03-09T08:19:03.789-05:00Comments on Carey's Cycling Chronicles: MetatarsalgiaCarey Loweryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-23718153204688818952011-09-16T10:45:26.305-04:002011-09-16T10:45:26.305-04:00Carey, before I went to do the Stoopid 50 in July,...Carey, before I went to do the Stoopid 50 in July, I was having the same issue with both my mtn bike and road bike shoes. I tried various solutions - new shoes, new footbeds, get my cleats "fit" much the same way as you do the rest of your body.<br /><br />The solutions for me were the new shoes (Bontragers, although some wider Shimanos worked, too) and the E-soles foot beds. They have an insert that focuses on supporting your arch.<br /><br />Before the Stoopid 50, I would have serious hotspots at the 4-5 hour mark. When I finished the Stoopid 50 after 7+ hours, my feet were the least of my worries.<br /><br />Just my two cents...Dwaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306285536740338925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-38435247239349541342011-09-16T07:09:21.121-04:002011-09-16T07:09:21.121-04:00You may be right about the neuroma. Also,you may w...You may be right about the neuroma. Also,you may want to try a metatarsal pad, teardrop shape behind the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal. <br /><br />Mattmatt kicklighternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-56443284052588604912011-09-15T21:18:27.785-04:002011-09-15T21:18:27.785-04:00Carey, I developed this way back in the day (when ...Carey, I developed this way back in the day (when I was fat) from a pair of sandles. Bugged me for YEARS, especially when I started running. Finally got orthotics for running, which helped -- and eventually cured it. Don't discount that a good footbed can make a difference -- even in cycling shoes, your forefoot takes pressure and needs to be spread out in a way that doesn't cause stress points. I've been in Specialized shoes for 2 years now, and have invested in the blue footbeds instead of the stock red -- they help my foot fill the toe box better (long feet, but thin), and keep my arch supported in a more gradual way (I feel like the red are more pointy). Good luck!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965985387982742365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-12372373465654500012011-09-15T17:27:19.987-04:002011-09-15T17:27:19.987-04:00Dave, the new position will place the cleat about ...Dave, the new position will place the cleat about 1 cm behind the metatarsal. Right now, with as far aft as the shoe will allow, it is right on the metatarsal. All my shoes are coming with me tomorrow! I really don't think it is a footbed issue for me, but we shall see. Thanks for your help!Carey Loweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181928167273488954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-91717734431965859212011-09-15T14:04:31.851-04:002011-09-15T14:04:31.851-04:00Carey, how far behind your first Metatarsal are yo...Carey, how far behind your first Metatarsal are you trying to position the center of your cleat? <br />When talking to a podiatrist or an orthopedic doctor, keep in mind that cycling shoes are typically low-volume and prescription footbeds may not fit in a cycling shoe. I have tried several footbeds that looked like they had potential only to realize that there was not enough room in my shoes. Hope this helps.Dave Byershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992222148723757793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3116971363082010280.post-79342633302765008962011-09-15T13:54:13.472-04:002011-09-15T13:54:13.472-04:00I've thought, more often than once, we would b...I've thought, more often than once, we would be better off with hooves than feet!<br /><br />I estimate foot issues are the #1 DNF cause for bikepacking racers.Lynda Wallenfelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794970198414492308noreply@blogger.com