Mobile75
stranger
Reged: 12/02/2009
Posts: 10
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hello
does anyone else suffer from numb toes after a ride?
I wear SPDs and the shoes are big enough and not too tight but after about ten miles I find my toes start to go numb. Can anyone explain why this happens or how I can prevent it from happening in the future.
thanks
Mike
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fredmundo
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 30/06/2008
Posts: 2629
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I get something similar, it blatantly for me is caused by the tips of my toes pushing the outside of my shoe. Mainly during seated climbs... as I'm not moving around that much.
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jholden750
journeyman
Reged: 29/03/2009
Posts: 64
Loc: Middlesbrough
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Do you mean they are numb because it is cold or something else?
If it because it is cold then it is probably your shoes letting the wind in which always makes your feet cold. If this is the problem then I would consider buying a pair of waterproof socks, this should stop the numbness. You could always just try wearing another par normal of socks. 
Hope his helps
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greeneye
Carpal \'Tunnel
Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 4418
Loc: occupation: unemployed!!
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hi mobile, inside your spd shoes your toes will not naturaly move so the blood will not flow as well, try moving your toes around every so often to get the blood flowing through them.
you should find this helps.
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Oggi
newbie
Reged: 04/01/2009
Posts: 46
Loc: Blackpool
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I get this cycling walking and running, iv eased it a bit by losening the shoeim wearing at the time. I also get numbness in fingers and hands, again eased this by lowering my seat.
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DISGreece
veteran
Reged: 26/01/2009
Posts: 1261
Loc: Greece
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I can 2nd the cold and WET effects on toes - numb as hell and painful in a hot shower post ride!!! Seal Skin socks and keeping them moving is the answer!!
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Mobile75
stranger
Reged: 12/02/2009
Posts: 10
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Thanks to all of you for your comments.
Mobile75
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DannyT
member
Reged: 07/09/2008
Posts: 106
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I had this yesterday! Will try loosenign off my laces see if that helps!
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shackers
member
Reged: 29/05/2007
Posts: 159
Loc: Sunny Mancester
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I think the problem may be the position of your cleats on your shoes. I had the same issue and it was due to the cleats pressing onto a nerve which runs along the underside of your foot. I moved mine backwards and no more pins and needles or numbness.
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