Re: SPD Agony!

On May 7, 6:32=A0am, "wafflycat" <w*a*ff=A3y=A3cat*@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> They sound like shoes that actually aren't the correct size but are too
> small. As others have suggested, an insole can help, but your shoes
> sound too small already... I use a Sorbothane insert on my road shoes
> and find it helps, but from the sound of your shoes - I doubt you'd get
> =
an insole and foot in your shoes.
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> Plus play around with cleat position.

Hotfoot is agony when it strikes. You need to get as much ventilation
to the feet as you can. The tem****ary solution is to remove your socks
and have the shoes done up as loosely as possible. Never mind
pedalling efficiency, at this point it's a question of survival,
especially for a diabetic. You should be aware that you should never
wear tight shoes of any kind.

 As Jobst says, pulling on the upstroke will relieve the constant
pressure on the sole. If the shoes are grating over the toes then they
are simply the wrong fit and they are no good for that rider.

The long term solution which I'm surprised no-one has mentioned yet
may be SPD sandals. Many long distance riders swear by them.

You've really got to admire Artemisia's persistance against many
setbacks, but a diabetic with severe foot pain should seriously
consider abandoning the tour.

--
Dave...