right heel goes numb - ouch!

[FT86Dubai]

This happened to me once, I bruised my heel and felt a lot of pain when driving at constant speeds specially on high ways because my car is not equipped with cruise control.

[Brzetto]

Heel and toe exercises might be a good idea?

[Alabang 86]

Originally Posted by kilrb

Funny you should say this... I went to a fireside several weeks back, and it was crazy cold. I had on two pairs of socks, and some weatherproof hiking boots. I was still freezing. I drove my BRZ home, and when I got home and took my boots off, my right heel was completely numb. I thought it probably had something to do with the cold, but really, my heel wasn't that cold. I think maybe in my shivering, I was sitting in a bad position, and with all the layers, it caused a circulation issue. I've never had it happen again, even after driving for a lot longer of a drive. Not sure this helps, but at least you know someone else who had the problem...

same! it's circulation but I also think it's non-optimal foot position. never have this problem with my other cars.

Originally Posted by FT86Dubai

This happened to me once, I bruised my heel and felt a lot of pain when driving at constant speeds specially on high ways because my car is not equipped with cruise control.

exactly.....

I'm 6'3' 200lbs (1.88m/90kg) I've moved the seat all over the place but same result.

I think the gas pedal is too high so you need your heel down to reach up to it.

maybe this design is good for heel-n-toe but not for long monotonous rides.

[Tainen]

yeah, my right heel goes numb after about 2 hours in this car as well. I just try to use cruise control as much as I can.

And that's with my OMP driving shoes or without, doesn't matter. In fact, my driving shoes have far less padding than regular shoes, so it's worse.

[Alabang 86]

....maybe something like this, I sent an email to Tod's to see if they can do a special 86 version....

[636]

Never had a problem in my car, I've done an 8 hour drive with gas breaks, etc.

I'm 6'3 150lbs, I wonder what the problem is.

[Alabang 86]

Originally Posted by 636

Never had a problem in my car, I've done an 8 hour drive with gas breaks, etc.

I'm 6'3 150lbs, I wonder what the problem is.

interesting...you a size 12? What's your favorite seat position?

[empower-auto]

wow ... is this the day of 100 insanely stupid posts? wear shoes you clown.

[Alabang 86]

Originally Posted by empower-auto

wow ... is this the day of 100 insanely stupid posts? wear shoes you clown.

nope, you made 101!

[enouf]

Sandals. Or get one of those gel heel wrap things (seen people use them for kendo). Maybe see a doc?

[Apoc]

Originally Posted by empower-auto

wow ... is this the day of 100 insanely stupid posts? wear shoes you clown.

Wear clown shoes??

[radroach]

While we're on topic, what are ideal comfortable driving shoes? I've seen some clark's leather shoes that look like they would work good.

I wear an old pair of New Balance 595's and a new pair of 996's. I can heel-toe better in the 595's, the 996's are kind of waffling because they aren't broken in yet.

[636]

Originally Posted by Alabang 86

interesting...you a size 12? What's your favorite seat position?

Size 11, and I sit with the seat decently far back, and pretty straight up. My legs are slighty bent.

[636]

Originally Posted by radroach

While we're on topic, what are ideal comfortable driving shoes? I've seen some clark's leather shoes that look like they would work good.

I wear an old pair of New Balance 595's and a new pair of 996's. I can heel-toe better in the 595's, the 996's are kind of waffling because they aren't broken in yet.

Puma Speedcats. :P