Numb toes are from poorly fitting shoes. Period. Nerve gets pinched, toes go numb. I damaged nerves in both feet from a poorly done set of custom ski boots. Now my feet are really picky. The best result came from a podiatrist custom made carbon insole. These fit into a slightly (very slightly) oversize shoe. (the insole is a bit thicker than the insole in the bike shoes) Toes are singing arias. I could marry that podiatrist. (If I wasn't already married and I lived in MA)
Best advice, if your feet aren't happy get a pro.
Steve Leitgen La Crosse, WI
On Apr 5, 2006, at 7:34 AM, Howard Darr wrote:
> Any ideas on toes that go numb.
>
> Size 12 American and a very high arch have made finding shoes that
> fit problematic. Size (d) width is a tad too narrow. Wider shoes
> (e) are often not snug enough in the ankle.
>
> I have a pair of performance touring shoes from about 1987. They
> have the ribs. I found them ok.
>
> Bata bikers have so far been my best choice. First pair was
> purchased in 1977 at Sterritania Bike shop outside of Erie Pa (Hey
> Syke) I liked the shallow diamond sort of pattern on the Bata's
> best. The pedal plates wore groves that approximated the function
> of cleats into the rubber sole precisely where I needed it.
>
> Howard Dar
> Clymer PA