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Hot Spot Question
I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years,
but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. BTW: I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees). Thanks! Jeff |
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On Jul 1, 12:32*pm, "J Jones" wrote:
I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. *I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. *However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. *My questions a 1. *Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. *Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. *Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. *BTW: *I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees).. Thanks! Jeff The thing that has helped me the most, whether I'm running or cycling, is to NOT wear socks. OK, so the shoes tend to become 'ripe' after a while but I can deal with that a whole lot better than having 'hot foot'. Hope this helps you. Lewis. ***** |
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On Jul 1, 12:32*pm, "J Jones" wrote:
I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. *I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. *However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. *My questions a 1. *Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. *Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? After four years I'd suspect that your cleats are likely developing play, and your shoes a good bit worn. The pedals probably just need a shot of grease if anything. Speedplays are known for a wonderful bit of float--perhaps a worn cleat is increasing that and giving you a hot foot? I'd replace the cleats first. If that doesn't help, I'd try a different pedal system-- whatever's on sale for $50 to see if that changes things and if that doesn't help-then by golly--it's the shoes! |
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"landotter" wrote in message
... On Jul 1, 12:32 pm, "J Jones" wrote: I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? After four years I'd suspect that your cleats are likely developing play, and your shoes a good bit worn. The pedals probably just need a shot of grease if anything. Speedplays are known for a wonderful bit of float--perhaps a worn cleat is increasing that and giving you a hot foot? I'd replace the cleats first. If that doesn't help, I'd try a different pedal system-- whatever's on sale for $50 to see if that changes things and if that doesn't help-then by golly--it's the shoes! Thanks Landotter - sounds like a solid approach. In looking at the cleats, they are definitely 'worn' (to put it mildly)! I'll start there - $25 or so. The pedals appear to be in excellent condition - very little wear, and I've kept them consistently lightly lubed. Jeff |
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J Jones wrote:
I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. BTW: I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees). Did you double check your shoe size? Or width? A half size small or too narrow will be as you described. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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"J Jones" wrote: I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. BTW: I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees). Could be the shoe is too tight across the top of your foot, thereby restricting blood flow. Try making the binding very loose, and see what that does. -- Michael Press |
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Did you double check your shoe size? Or width?
A half size small or too narrow will be as you described. -- Andrew Muzi He didn't give his age, but if he's in his mid-40s, his feet might have "grown" up to a full size. Amazing how many guys that age come in, insisting that shoe sizing has changed recently. Uh... no. About that time your foot flattens out a bit and lengthens. I'm just a bit over a full size longer than I used to be, and I deal with the same issue with customers all the time. The other thing I'd question is that the shoes are 4 years old. If they've seen a lot of use, it's possible they've broken down a bit. --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA "A Muzi" wrote in message ... J Jones wrote: I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. BTW: I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees). Did you double check your shoe size? Or width? A half size small or too narrow will be as you described. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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"Mike Jacoubowsky" wrote in message news Did you double check your shoe size? Or width? A half size small or too narrow will be as you described. -- Andrew Muzi He didn't give his age, but if he's in his mid-40s, his feet might have "grown" up to a full size. Amazing how many guys that age come in, insisting that shoe sizing has changed recently. Uh... no. About that time your foot flattens out a bit and lengthens. I'm just a bit over a full size longer than I used to be, and I deal with the same issue with customers all the time. The other thing I'd question is that the shoes are 4 years old. If they've seen a lot of use, it's possible they've broken down a bit. --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA Perhaps a trip to a podiatrist may be in order. There is a possibility that you may have a neuroma or something. I have a morton's neuroma in both feet. Once we knew what is was, I got some orthotics that deal with the problem quite effectively. After 30 miles, my feet were burning so bad I had to get off the bike. Now I can do 100 miles with nearly no problem. Get your feet checked out first... Bruce |
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J Jones wrote:
I've been using Speedplay Zero pedals and SIDI Ergo shoes for about 4 years, but late in the season last year I started getting terrible hot spots on my left foot after anywhere from 10-30 miles ridden. I replaced the in-sole with a gel-based Dr. Scholls insole and that helped me finish the year last year without much discomfort. However, the hotspots are back with a vengeance this summer. My questions a 1. Should I just replace the insole, and plan on doing it every 6 months or so? 2. Are my shoes, pedals, or cleats the issue (i.e., are any/all just 'worn out')? 3. Should I be looking at other things - my geometry/fit has not changed at all in 3 years. Any help anybody can recommend is appreciated. BTW: I'm 6'4" - 195lbs and like the speeplay pedals due to their 15 degrees float (easy on the knees). Thanks! Jeff Foot pains are notoriously difficult to diagnose. My first suspect would be too small/too tight shoes. As another suggested, try riding with your shoes loose enough to feel sloppy and see if there's a difference. The critical area for proper sizing is the toe box. If the shoe is too tight there it may not feel it, but you can get what feel like hot spots under the balls of your feet. Another easy thing to try is moving your cleats back on the shoe. This often changes the pedal stroke in subtle ways, curing many mystery problems. Sidis are pretty stiff and not likely to change with age -- your foot might have. I don't see any possible connection between worn cleats/pedals and sore feet. |
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From my experiences my feet and those of fellow riders who have had
hot foot, is that it results from lack of circulation, something that affects over 40 riders more than youthful ones. Although it seems to strike randomly, I find it occurs mainly while pedaling without letup (slight grade) where pressure is constantly on the ball of the foot preventing circulation. I deduce this from the cure I have used, and that its to intentionally pull up on the pedals on the up-stroke to get air under the feet. This has worked well and I am still using the Shimano SPD shoes I've had for years. SH-TO92 a shoe that seem to have been replaced by an new model under the shoe heading "Road, Sport, and Touring Shoes". http://tinyurl.com/3r6g59 A similar ill comes from braking continuously in cool weather so that the fingertips beyond the lever pressure point become pale and seem to freeze. This effect can be observed by hooking left and right index fingers together and pulling. As the fingertips turn yellow, circulation ceases. Jobst Brandt |
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