Toes go numb...

JeremiahsBabe

when I use an elliptical and an exercise bike.  Does this happen to anyone else??  I wear the same tennis shoes I wear while at work where I walk/stand 8+ hrs straight and have no problem. 

Today I used the elliptical for just 30 mins and before I finished my toes were numb.  Weird... Any thoughts??

MyWedding13

This happens to me also but I think it is my shoes. Maybe it could be the way your foot moves while on the machines.

johnsonkay1

I have the same problem! My friend is a personal trainer and she told me that its most likely that you have the wrong shoes or your wearing your shoes to tight.

MyWedding13

I feel like I tie my shoes too tightly, but I have very narrow feet and feel like they will fall off! But, I am hoping Santa is going to bring me some new shoes for Christmas

Summer2011Bride

Yeah, me too. I think the shoes may be fitting improperly and/or you are putting all your weight on them. I find on the Elliptical when I purposely shift my weight back toward my heels, the tingling stops.

JeremiahsBabe

Thanks ladies! Glad I am not the only one this happens to.  I will be looking for new shoes soon

PhillyBride123

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[QUOTE]Yeah, me too. I think the shoes may be fitting improperly and/or you are putting all your weight on them. I find on the Elliptical when I purposely shift my weight back toward my heels, the tingling stops.
Posted by Summer2011Bride[/QUOTE]

This!

ast284

Mine do, but I'm pretty sure it is because I stand on my toes the entire time.

dco324

It's pretty common-if you go to an actual shoe store they can measure your foot and help you find a shoe for working out that will help.  A lot of shoes don't fit properly in the toe area which you use a lot more when you work out.  You can also try different kinds of socks to solve the problem.