Using Foot Correction to Combat Cycling Foot Pain

Question

Would it benefit me to consider putting on some foot correction measures so as to perform cycling without feeling any discomfort on the side of my foot?

Answer 1

It is helpful to correct the foot as the shape of pedal strokes and cycling shoes are flat. Nonetheless, the foot's structure is not and does not remain flat. To resolve the mismatch of a foot with a shoe, orthotic devices and insoles can be harnessed in such a manner so as to prevent further instability and a gripping of the foot which typically causes a high foot angle and over-pronation on the foot’s lateral side. This modification may help cyclists to control their position on the pedals without too much movement which is likely to cause some discomfort.

Comments

Dougie, Thanks for that, think you’ve addressed one of my biggest problems. When I walk I always wear away the outside of my soles and heels. On long rides, 50 miles plus, this always results in pain/cramp on the ball of my foot towards the end of the ride. Should I look to add a better insole to correct this?

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What about foot pain on the bottom mid section of my feet? I have superfeet insoles in already, but I get pain with the superfeet and the original Lake insoles as well.