Biking & Your Feet
Biking, a popular activity for recreational and competitive reasons, is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness and stay in shape. Besides a good bike, proper shoes are the most important piece of biking equipment you can buy. A shoe worn for cycling should support the arch, keep the forefoot balanced, lift the heel to maximize efficiency, and protect the foot. If a shoe allows the arch to collapse, the ride may experience arch pain, burning on the sole of the foot, or tendon problems. Other potential problems form improper or ill-fitting cycling shoes include toe numbness, sesamoiditis and shin splints. For the casual rider, cross training shoes or cycling-hiking shoes work well. The more competitive rider will want cycling-specific shoes.
For those who participate in outdoor activities of all kinds, professional attention ad guidance can help reduce the potential for discomfort and injury. We invite you to call for an appointment to receive comprehensive foot care geared to your personal foot care needs.
