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Permalink Reply by JeffB on March 14, 2012 at 12:51pm

I noticed a huge difference after I switched to bike shoes with stiff soles.  I don't clip in either, but I use pedals with toe cages, and that helps too; you no longer apply all your force downward, but forward and upward as well

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 14, 2012 at 1:32pm

If you are having significant foot pain I can't stress enough that you should see a podiatrist if you have medical coverage.  

As James Kelly said if you are loading your arch from the bottom you can be causing an issue with your plantar fashia and let me tell you this isn't something you want to get worse.  I've had plantar faschiatis in the past and my wife is suffering from it right now and has been battling it since last summer.  

You might have an issue with your regular shoes that is only getting exasperated by pedaling on the bottom of your arch.  Most people get away with wearing shoes that are not correct.  When your feet go they usually GO and the issue is very painful and takes a long time to heal (if ever.)

A good podiatrist can nip the problem in the bud before you end up missing work and/or not being able to walk for weeks or even months at a time.  

I'm not a doctor and don't even play one on The Chainlink but I would advise you not to mess around with your feet if you are having pain that re-occurs whenever you do something as simple as ride a bicycle.  It shouldn't hurt.  GO see a real doctor and see what is up.

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