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I discovered the stiff sole advantage when I compared riding in Ariat 
Performers (stiff sole) and Ariat Terrains (soft sole.)  The one 
disadvantage of the Performer, for me, is the tapered toe.  This puts 
pressure on the little toe, but as long as I stay in the saddle, I'm OK.  I 
just don't walk well in them anymore.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Stephenson" <djstephenson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 2:33 AM
Subject: RE: [RC] Foot pain


I have dabbled in cycling and you are on the right track here.  To alleviate
foot pain you don't want a flexible soft shoe because this allows for strain
and pressure points.  Cyclists use a VERY stiff shoe.....hard to walk in
even.   This helps distribute the pressure across the whole foot.  This
alleviates burning and numbness that occurs when only a few small areas are
absorbing the force.

Jennifer





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