Re: Catalyst Pedals?

Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

 
Hi all,
 
I've had a tailor's bunion much of my life, and it's really gotten
painful the last week or so.  On closer attention, it seems the
Bontrager shoes I wear are one of the main culprits in aggravating
it (a pair of sandals is another).  I've ordered a ball and ring
shoe stretcher to alleviate the pressure on the affected area.
 
In looking for solutions, I also came across something caled
Catalyst Pedals.  They are platforms that are larger than most and
also have pins to aid grip between shoe and pedal.  The main
benefit is ability to wear optimal athletic shoes.  Here's more...
 
https://naturalfootgear.com/blogs/shoe-footgear-reviews/catalyst-pedals-review
 
Has anyone ever used these and have experience they could share? 
I've ridden on clipless for 30 years, so I'm not sure if I could
get used to platforms (though I do have Campy Super Leggeri pedals
with toe straps on my fixed gear bike).
 

I’d be very cynical that any of their claims could be backed up by
evidence!

It’s narrower pedal than mine if longer I use DMR V12/11 pedals which are
wider plus have a concave shape so one’s shoes are kept in place.

<https://dmrbikes.com/products/dmr-v11-pedal>

Might be worth exploring the shoes ie shoes that are less tight yourself or
see if any of their claims could bike shops offer bike fits as shoe fits is
definitely the sort of thing they do.

Ie don’t change everything at once!

Ie sorta did the reverse as I’m an old MTBer at heart so eventually ditched
SPD pedals and went back to flats which I’m much happier with.

Roger Merriman