Reddit mentions of Spenco Total Support Max Shoe Insoles, Men's 12-13

The problem for me was pinching the nerve in the metatarsal (ball of foot), because there was no support in the forefoot or ball in my shoes, and all the power of the pedal stroke was going through them.

I tried everything. Moved my cleats as far forward as possible, dropped my saddle and forced myself to pedal flat footed (I always pedal heel up, my feet just naturally want to go that way), putting hammer toe pads under my big toe to spread the pressure around, using metatarsal support pads.

I bought these insoles and that solved the issue for me. I've not had any hot foot issues since.

If it happens often, you might have what's called supination(or underpronation). It's where your foot naturally rolls outward. Example pic

Some people just naturally supinate, but it might be from a condition. I personally was just diagnosed with heel varus and metatarsus adductus. My podiatrist says I'll probably need surgery in like ten years.


If you don't have an actual condition, or even if you do, consider some insoles, and not soft gel insoles. You'll want something with rigid support. Rigid orthotics changed my life. When I have these puppies in, I never want to take my shoes off.

I am currently using Spenco Total Support MAX. The max part is key. The max is the rigid version of the total support.

Another really popular insole is Superfeet Green.

There is also the Superfeet MerinoGREY. They're the exact same model as the green, but have merino wool for more softness and warmth.