# Hot spot on feet when riding **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** bike-setup\ **Created:** [October 17, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818 "2020-10-17T22:22:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hoppy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hoppy/32/119_2.png) [@Hoppy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Hoppy)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 10:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/1 "2020-10-17T22:22:52Z")
I’m struggling with a hot spot on one foot when riding. It happens across multiple shoes and I’m struggling to fix it. The hot spot is more pronounced post ride but I can definetly feel it during a ride after about an hour. I get it through 3 different shoes, 2 x brand of shoe, indoor and outdoor. I’ve tried to move the cleat position on one of the shoes to see if this fixes it, but not had any luck. The 2 shoes the same brand (fizik) are a 1/2 size different so I don’t think I’m wrapping them up to tightly. Any fixes out there that have worked for people? ---
**Author:** ![Brennus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brennus/32/1318_2.png) [@Brennus](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Brennus)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/2 "2020-10-17T22:35:44Z")
Try moving your cleat position? Maybe to a more mid-foot position? As an aside, changed my TT pos’n & got hot spots. Ignored them. Competed in a 24hr TT…hot spots hurt…ignored it & road through. Had nerve damage & my big & index toes are numb. It’s been several weeks and they are still numb so there was some sort of nerve damage down there. So it’s probably a good idea to pay more attention to it than I did. It can be more permanent than just some temporary discomfort. ---
**Author:** ![logella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@logella](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/logella)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/3 "2020-10-17T22:40:06Z")
After years and years without this issue it started creeping up on me earlier this year. Moved my cleats all the way back and boom, fixed it! ---
**Author:** ![Oflick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/oflick/32/35156_2.png) [@Oflick](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Oflick)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/4 "2020-10-17T22:58:17Z")
Not sure if this will help you, might give you some ideas, YMMV. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/e/6/e6bde014a9615680b88fa8fe16875cf89afc0120.jpeg "Numb Feet While Cycling? (here’s 3 bike fitting solutions)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISYx0llEtgk) I always got hot spot on last three toes during 1hr+ rides, took his advice, got an insole which arch support to help spread pressure on the metatarsophalengeal joints. Happy to say, no hot spots or numbness. ---
**Author:** ![stannoo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stannoo/32/54015_2.png) [@stannoo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stannoo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/5 "2020-10-18T15:28:17Z")
I have high arches and used to get really bad hot spots on long rides. Someone suggested Specialized Footbed insoles. I got the green version (for high arches) and never had the problem again. That was 10 years ago. Certainly worth a go and one of the cheaper solutions. ---
**Author:** ![Matthew\_Taylor](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/matthew_taylor/32/53136_2.png) [@Matthew\_Taylor](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Matthew_Taylor)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/6 "2020-10-18T16:51:54Z")
How often did you find that you needed to replace the insoles? ---
**Author:** ![stannoo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stannoo/32/54015_2.png) [@stannoo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/stannoo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hot-spot-on-feet-when-riding/44818/7 "2020-10-18T17:04:44Z")
The last ages. They’re pretty solidly constructed. Think I’ve only needed 3 pairs in 10 years and the latest pair are still going strong and get used every day for commuting and for long multi-day tours. Easy to swap between shoes.