Re: Catalyst Pedals?

On 24 Apr 2025 10:53:23 GMT,
  Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:

 Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

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

 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.

Thanks, Roger.  I'll try the stretcher, and see if that helps. 
As I said elsethread, I've been thinking of going to something
more walkable.  SPDs are the main option I'm aware of, but
platforms seem like a viable alternative.  Will let you know how
it goes (one step at a time, heh).

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Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA