Numb feet while cycling usually feel like a shoe problem, but it is often more complicated than that. Shoe fit matters, yet forefoot pressure, cleat position, arch support, stance width, saddle height and the way the rider loads the pedal can all contribute.
You work directly with me, Lloyd Thomas. I look at the shoes, cleats, foot support, stance setup and how you are loading the pedals, but I also look beyond the feet because the problem often starts elsewhere.
Numbness is usually a compression story, not only a comfort story. Riders often keep loosening shoes or moving cleats randomly without understanding which part of the system is actually overloading the foot.
The useful aim is to reduce pressure and restore better support without simply moving the stress somewhere else.
I look at the shoes, cleats, foot support, stance setup and how the rider is loading the pedals. I also look beyond the feet because the problem often starts elsewhere.
If the rider is unstable through the saddle or reaching too hard through the front end, the feet may end up absorbing more strain than they should.
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