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The one thing that has helped me the most is to wear support socks  
(the kind of knee socks that nurses and workers who spend a lot of  
time on their feet wear). It keeps my feet from swelling and  
generally supports the circulation. My feet still hurt after long  
downhill trots, but much much less than before!

Steph

On Apr 7, 2008, at 7:17 AM, Dream Weaver wrote:

> > New subject:
> >             Someone mentioned this in an E-news. But, they didn't  
> > mention how to avoid having their feet go numb while riding. So,  
> > what is the secret? For me, I know it depends on the boots that I  
> > am wearing. Winter boots are the worst. I tried easy ride stirrups  
> > once, but that just made more of my foot go numb. :o(  I will be  
> > probably be trying them again on a demo saddle. Any other ideas?
>
> I can tell you what works for me - getting off and doing a bit on  
> foot every hour or two during the ride.  Even if it is just to lead  
> down a steep section, or in some cases in good flat footing if I  
> have been riding for a lengthy period.  It helps to break it up and  
> loosen everything up and keeps me from getting sore, especially  
> later after the ride is over.  The newest pads on my stirrups are  
> also a huge help - before these I used to have to have them 're- 
> treaded' about once a year (I spend a lot of hours in them, you  
> could say) ;) -- now with these newer pads they are into their  
> third ride season and aren't getting squished.  I see lots of  
> riders riding with squished stirrup pads.  They can be replaced,  
> probably best to send them in and have it done to EasyCare.
>
> It is also helpful to have well fitting shoes or boots and to make  
> sure you are bearing weight evenly as much as possible.  Sometimes  
> I keep using a pair of shoes well past their useful (comfortable)  
> life.  Found that out at Cuyama on the first day when I led  
> downhill a long time and ended up with blisters on several of my  
> toes.  I wish my feet had been numb then!
>
> Karen


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