Does anyone lose the feeling in their feet whilst cycling?

[Sellyb]

I did a sportive of only 19 miles back on 1/4, and I noticed my feet were dead all the way round, and I put it down to the cold, as it was cold, and my hands were cold too. I was wearing a pair of slip-on trainers at the time.
However, the other day when I went out, it was mild, I had fingerless gloves on, and my hands were fine. However, I was wearing a different pair of trainers to before, and yet again, I could not feel my feet, so much so, that I couldn't find the pedals. I do suffer from poor circulation in the cold of winter, but this seemed strange. Is this a common problem?
I had a cotton pair of socks on on both occasions. I would appreciate your views.

 

[rusky]

I have the same problem but I usually notice pins & needles & wiggle my toes to ease it.

 

[Sellyb]

Do you know what causes it? I was worried it was my shoes, but they are different pairs, It's horrid, as my feet slipped off the pedals as I pulled out onto a main road. I felt like a child learning to ride again!

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Feet tend to swell and I wonder if your trainers are too tight, so the circulation is being cut off: try loosening the laces.

 

[Sellyb]

Thanks Jimmy, I will give that a go, anything is worth a try

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

It's why cycling shoes have ratchets/velcro closures: so they can be adjusted on the move.

Sounds a bit hair-raising, riding a bike with numb feet!

 

[Sellyb]

Yes, not good, at least I could feel the hands to steer, I suppose, thank you!

 

[rusky]

I have my shoes very loose, to the point where I can get them off & on without touching the laces.

I think it's having your feet effectively still for a long time.

 

[Sellyb]

You would think exercising like that, the circulation would be pumping through those feet. Maybe a nerve is being blocked, but strange how it's happened with 2 pairs of shoes.

 

[Scilly Suffolk]

Yes, the circulation is pumping through your feet, which is why they eventually swell-up.

It isn't strange that it has happened with two pairs of shoes: it will happen with every pair of shoes you wear if they are too tight.

 

[Sellyb]

Thank you, yes, I will try it, I was just replying to the post above yours.

 

[Alun]

Are your trainers soles stiff enough? I can't pedal with soft soled shoes as I can feel the pedals through them.

 

[Sellyb]

They feel quite thick soles, I can't feel the pedals, but I wouldn't say they were stiff. Could the pedals be cutting off the circulation you are thinking?

 

[wakou]

Raynaud's syndrome? I have this, a real pain.

 

[Sellyb]

Oh dear, that doesn't sound nice, I hope not, and I hope it doesn't affect you enjoying your hobby.