Numbness on 2 left toes

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Grizdog

175 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

May 2, 2006 8:49 AM

Numbness on 2 left toes

I recently had my bike fitted for Triathlons and now I am getting numb toes. I have adjusted my cleats but no help. Since I am angle forward I think my toes are being jammed to the front of the shoe. I tried no sox, inserts but still no change. This only happens on my left foot so I think it may be my stroke. Help!

Grizdog

175 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

1. May 3, 2006 12:43 PM

in response to: Grizdog

Re: Numbness on 2 left toes

ok, i bought some super feet inserts and the guy who did the fitting is installing some wedges in between the shoe and the cleats for pronation. hope this helps

xraytriguy

79 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

2. May 4, 2006 1:29 AM

in response to: Grizdog

Re: Numbness on 2 left toes

Griz, I'm having the same darn problem... both of my last triathlons have found me pounding the pavement with "dead feet" for the first 1.5 - 2 miles. If your inserts and wedges help, let me know!

Bodyworx PT

25 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

3. May 7, 2006 7:23 PM

in response to: Grizdog

Re: Numbness on 2 left toes

Sometimes a simple pair of thin 1/8" thick spenco insoles will help.

Grizdog

175 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

4. May 17, 2006 1:21 PM

in response to: Grizdog

Re: Numbness on 2 left toes

Aha! I switch back to my old pedals and shoes and the numbness is gone. I guess my feet get swollen and the shoes are then to tight. I normally wear a D size shoe and I could not find a wide road shoe so I settle for specialize trivent, which was to small. Hip issues was solved from adjusting saddle down and forward or something like that. Bike fitter adjusted the saddle.

mdargis

17 posts since
Jul 9, 2007

5. May 25, 2006 2:26 PM

in response to: Grizdog

Re: Numbness on 2 left toes

I also had the same problem and your feet swell on rides, I would loosen the straps on the shoes to accomodate. The problem went away for me.

May 2, 2006 8:49 AM

Numbness on 2 left toes

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