Carbon Soled Cycle Shoes and Foot Pain

Triathlon Forum
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Just read a review of the Nike T Speed shoes on Tri Gear Reviews http://www.trigearreview.com/forms/Article.aspx?REVID=215 and the reviewer Kevin Graham writes

“Please note though that the increased rigidity of carbon soles can cause minor stress injuries for some cyclists. Make sure you ease into using carbon soles, don’t go out and hammer away on your first couple of rides. If after trying carbon soles you start to experience pain or discomfort in any part of your legs or feet, try going back to nylon soles for a few weeks to see if it goes away. If it does, sell your carbon soled shoes on eBay.”

I am using a pair of Shimano TR02 and have left foot pain under heel, but also around the back and outside. Has anybody had or heard of this problem? Any suggestions? I used Sidi T1s previously, but they were too tight so crunch my toes.

Barefoot

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I’ve had the same problem with my Shimano TR01 and TR02 shoes, my feet did adjust to the shoes after a while though. This year I bought a pair of the Specialized insoles to use with them and so far no pain… they did make my shoes smaller though since they are thicker than the original insoles… I just wear thinner socks now.

Jason

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I have problems too. Pain with first and second metatarsals, left foot only. I switch from carnacs to shimano TR02, same problems. Now I am trying orthotics and will switch to look pedals 9from my old bike) to see if that helps.

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I’ve ridden a set of Nike Poggio’s for the last 8000 miles with no issues.