Hot spot from small spd pedals

[cyberknight]

Maybe the cleat position needs adjusted? Cheapest fix of all

Try moving the cleat back a bit.

 

[kerndog]

Hi and thanks for all the reply's - the pain im getting feels like a direct result of pressure from my small pedals - ive been tweaking the cleats for a few weeks with no noticeable change, it actually feels like the cleats are too far back and the main pressure point is behind the ball of my foot, problem is I cant move them any further forward... I have been looking at shoes and also the pedals mentioned above - im thinking I'll switch to spd-sl if im buying shoes and pedals - do the 3 cleat spd-sl shoes provide more support than the spd pedals already mentioned?

Thanks again

 

[cyberknight]

Hi and thanks for all the reply's - the pain im getting feels like a direct result of pressure from my small pedals - ive been tweaking the cleats for a few weeks with no noticeable change, it actually feels like the cleats are too far back and the main pressure point is behind the ball of my foot, problem is I cant move them any further forward... I have been looking at shoes and also the pedals mentioned above - im thinking I'll switch to spd-sl if im buying shoes and pedals - do the 3 cleat spd-sl shoes provide more support than the spd pedals already mentioned?

Thanks again

Try M530s which are M520s with a platform for more support. Double sided convenience, and available in black or white

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m530-spd-trail-mtb-pedals/rp-prod67249

I now have those and they did help reduce any hot spots for me, worth considering if do not want to change your whole shoe system.

 

[Kies]

Hi and thanks for all the reply's - the pain im getting feels like a direct result of pressure from my small pedals - ive been tweaking the cleats for a few weeks with no noticeable change, it actually feels like the cleats are too far back and the main pressure point is behind the ball of my foot, problem is I cant move them any further forward... I have been looking at shoes and also the pedals mentioned above - im thinking I'll switch to spd-sl if im buying shoes and pedals - do the 3 cleat spd-sl shoes provide more support than the spd pedals already mentioned?

Thanks again

I would stay with SPD shoes tbh. I went with spd-sl as it was recommended by the lbs when I bought my road bike. As my distances have grown, I have wanted to wander around off the bike, but spd-sl ain't for walking.
Slowly turning all 3 of my bikes to SPD pedals. One has M324 dual platforms which allow me to go clipless or use normal trainers.
Spd-sl should be used if you race or do TT in my opinion.

 

[briantrumpet]

Hi and thanks for all the reply's - the pain im getting feels like a direct result of pressure from my small pedals - ive been tweaking the cleats for a few weeks with no noticeable change, it actually feels like the cleats are too far back and the main pressure point is behind the ball of my foot, problem is I cant move them any further forward... I have been looking at shoes and also the pedals mentioned above - im thinking I'll switch to spd-sl if im buying shoes and pedals - do the 3 cleat spd-sl shoes provide more support than the spd pedals already mentioned?

If you can feel the size of your pedals through your shoes, your shoes simply aren't doing the job: if the soles are properly stiff, it doesn't make any real difference if the pedal is 1sq cm or 6 sq inches, as long as it's firmly attached. Personally I'd start by investing in better shoes, before going the whole hog with changing your pedal system too.

 

[Michael Orvis]

I have the M530 pedals on my MTB and I still get hot spots. The poster above me is right, in my (albeit short experience) the shoes are the key. I play with my cleat all day long and it never gets that much better. However, I tried a friends Spech' BG shoes and they made a world of difference.

 

[Louch]

Another free fix is checking your shoes are still tight when u are about 30 miles in, as may be the movement of your foot in the shoe giving you ache later on