diegoborgh Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 I'm new to this, and I noticed my feet hurt a lot when doing the Ninebot, don't know why, I have some Nike Air I'm using and still hurts. Any advice on footwear or posture? Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheburashka Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 How long you been riding for? My feet used to hurt but way better now due to developing some muscles and being more relaxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Good shoes are a must. I just got a pair of these for riding... http://m.kathmandu.co.nz/tiber-ngx-boot-chestnut-icon-green.html The key points being; Ankle support Stiff soles Won't get trashed easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegoborgh Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 I've been riding for a couple of weeks now, I was hoping it gets better with time, I'll check some hiking boots as well. My pain is mostly on the sole of my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 minute ago, diegoborgh said: My pain is mostly on the sole of my feet. One of the biggest issues is pressure points on your feet... After just a few kilometres it can become quite painful. Hiking boots, being designed for uneven terrain have a stiff sole (spreading the load considerably). Ideal for small foot plates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefteris Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 but what about guys like me that only use running shoes and sneakers, and a bit of heel cause my feet are a total flat mess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 All the above advice on shoe recommendations is good. I prefer formal shoes/brogues. But whatever your choice of footwear, the pain totally disapppears with time. And by time, i mean perhaps two or three months of frequent riding. In the meantime, make sure your feet are far enough up the peddle. The top 1/4 of your shoe should be hanging off the front. That should help take the edge off the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEC Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 As @Paddylaz've already mentioned this will slowly fade away after few months of regular riding. At the start I could barely walk up the stairs after "short" ride of about 10 Km, now I can stay on the wheel 5 times longer. Even if you don't feel (excessive) pain it's recommended to take a brief breaks during longer rides or at least try to wiggle your toes or reposition your feet once a while / move the weight from one to another. And indeed proper firmer shoes helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 As soon as you start your ride, while still going very slowly, try shifting your feet one at a time in small movements until you find the most comfortable position. Make sure you are going slowly, if you shift too much at one time you can lose control and fall off, the faster you are going while shifting your feet the more unstable you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frode Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Been there. Experienced that. It will gradually go away. Try using shoes with stiffer soles and try moving the feet from time to time while riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegoborgh Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 Thanks for the great advice guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik's Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 23 hours ago, diegoborgh said: ...Nike Air I'm using and still hurts. I think that is the problem. Try some firmer soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noisycarlos Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Agreed on the shoes. It's counterintuitive, but when I used padded shoes my feet hurt really quickly. My hypothesis is that, because they remove direct feedback between you and the pedals, your feet have to exert a bigger effort to control the wheel, and I noticed I had to make adjustments constantly. For me, flat soles work best, if they're firm, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefteris Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Maybe you feel unsafe cause of the pedals, maybe add some kind of anti-slip material so you can have a better grip with your shoes then trust the wheel better so some of your muscles from the back till down your feet "relax" a bit. don't know making assumptions here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Spalding Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 One other thing comes to mind at least in theory When I watch people riding their wheels I noticed a great deal of instability Windows wheels are thin and not stabilized buy their ankles When this happens, it causes one to readjust his or her feet a lot more often and that might be responsible for some of the pain as well At least to me I think it is easier to "relax" while on the wheel if I can stabilize it hopefully in a painless way with my ankles which is why a wider wheel sometimes appeals to me I'm not sure this makes any sense at all to anyone And, perhaps I'm completely wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip W Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 My solution to this: Please don't laugh. It really works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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