New cycling shoes?

I just bought my first pair of cycling shoes. I used to ride in tennis shoes which caused me to get metatarslingia. So, I went to the LBS and got set up with shoes and pedals. I rode today with them on for the first time. But, I still seem to experience the same problem of my feet falling asleep in the cycling shoes just like when I wore tennis shoes. I know with cycling shoes you are suppose to pull up on the upstroke. But, when I do this it is as if I am not putting any force on the downstroke of my other foot. Can anybody give me any suggestions on how to fix this issue? Also, how can I break the leather in on these shoes? Specialized mtb shoes with spd cleats.

New cycling shoes?
Properly fitted bike shoes should not make your foot fall asleep. Go back to the shop that sold them to you, and ask for more help with your problem. Bring the socks you normally wear, as they can affect the fit. Bring your bike too so they can take a quick look at you on it. Poor bike fit/positioning can cause pressure in odd places which can lead to circulation and numbness problems. Hopefully you're riding in real bikes shorts, as other types of shorts can bunch up and cause circulation and numbness problems down the legs too.





As for the pedal stroke, you aren't trying to pull up, as much as apply uniform pressure all the way around. This generally translates to: Push down, pull back like scraping mud off your shoe, pull up, push forward across the top. The trick is to learn to do it in a smooth and circular way, instead of just mashing with maximum force on the downstroke. A smooth pedal stroke will give you much more power over time, and will also allow you to use a higher cadence. It takes a while, so don't be discouraged. Practice by pedaling in too low a gear so that your legs move faster than you're used to. It can help with getting used to the motion.
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Reply:Take your heel and put it on the pedal and see if you can do it with out rocking your hip. You should have a slight bend(flex) in you knee, but not locked out with the crank at the bottom of the stroke.





Also, there is a nerve in your pelvis that can get pinched if your saddle is too narrow. Try a little bit wider saddle.





If that doesn't work - you probably have really FLAT feet... If you have really flat feet then you need to add Silver Superfeet to your shoes to get the load off the ball of your foot.





I went through this with my wife - a painful process I know!
Reply:Part of the issue is you're probably trying to push too big a gear. Too much continuos force on the foot. If your not pedaling above 85 rpm, shift.





Can't help you with the break in. Never had a problem with that, and I've worn out an awful lot of bike shoes. Maybe you got too small a size? Or the width is not right for you?



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