Who you gonna call?

lmgc1985
lmgc1985 Posts: 29
in Fitness and Exercise
Well in this case I dont think ghostbusters are going to help so I am calling on you :)

OK, I started spinning about 4 weeks ago, talk about the mostintensive exercise Ive ever done in a gym.........
Anyway, as of this week i am increasing this to two time a week (not bad for a guy weighing in at 300lbs lol)

My problem is my feet are KILLING me and its really holding me back in the classes, I spoke to the instructor last night who told me my trainers were not in any way suitable and would be causing a lot of stress on my feet due to no support.

Now last night I had a look online and tried to work out what direction to head in R.E. new trainers and must say I am at a loss, No idea what is good and what isnt....

My budget is about £100(GBP) and im hoping for a trainer that would offer loads of sup[port in the spin classes but is also something I can easily walk around the gym in....

Any advice????

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  • lmgc1985
    lmgc1985 Posts: 29
    Usually this place is indundated with answers .... surely someone must know about footware... Im starting to think ghostbusters really may be the answer ;)
  • GrumpyAG
    GrumpyAG Posts: 41 Member
    I suffered ALOT with this problem and in the end gave in and actually bought some cycling trainers that will clip onto the pedals of most spin bikes....you can pick up a pair for £30 and if you intend to be a regular attender at spin classes I think they are well worth the speciality purchase.
  • pucenavel
    pucenavel Posts: 972 Member
    http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/cycling-shoes.html

    This is a very important sentence in the article: "Proper positioning of the cleat on the shoes is necessary for the correct functioning of a clipless pedal system. An incorrectly positioned cleat and/or pedal-release tension can cause release issues and knee pain. "

    I started out in a recessed clip show (looked a little like a hiking shoe) because I didn't want to be "that guy" clickety-clacking across the floor. It had SPD style clips recessed into the sole.

    I later learned that the small clip size was hard on the feet so I switched to the SPD-SL style clip and a traditional style road shoe. The SPD-SL has the advantage of a large contact area (like a big triangle), and the clip mounted to the shoe is a plastic with just a little give, so it has some grip when walking as well as being quiet (so as not to be "that guy"), and it won't damage my wood floors when I walk in the house. I can even walk on tile without feeling like I'm in ice skates.
  • lmgc1985
    lmgc1985 Posts: 29
    So am I right in thinking that if I did end up going for specialised 'spin' shoes, I will need to know what the bike pedles are before buying??
    Does it also mean there arnt really and decent trainers out there for general exercise wich include spinning??? its a shame as I was really hoping for a do it all trainer :-/
  • madmickie
    madmickie Posts: 221 Member
    It all depends on the pedal on the spin cycle. If it's a flat platform with strap then standard shoes should do. Otherwise you will need pedal specific shoes - ask the spin teacher??

    Strange to get sore feet from cycling tho.
  • GrumpyAG
    GrumpyAG Posts: 41 Member
    I dunno on that one....I may have been lucky that the shoes I bought fit the spin bikes in my gym :/
    I used to find it was the arch of my foot that got really painful but I was wearing my usual running trainers which with the arch support etc in running shoes I don't think it helped. In my experience it was trial and error :(
    Sorry I can't be much help on the subject....hopefully a spin expert will see this and be able to guide you in the right direction!
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    thats the main reason i'm seeing a physical therapist right now, foot pain. her motto is that exercise shouldnt hurt..so be careful my friend!
  • lmgc1985
    lmgc1985 Posts: 29
    humm, yeah, it really shouldnt hurt like this...

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