Such an interesting observation! I have problematically high arches, I make ski boot fitters squirm when I take off my shoes. 7 years ago I was hooked on the Canfield Crampon (pretty convex) and had the more centered over the arch position you describe. As my descents got longer I started getting really bad foot cramps. I switched to OneUp composites which helped some, but at the same time I switched away from Five Tens and I didn't feel like the OneUps had enough grip, so I went to Deftraps, and eventually Tennet Occults. With those concave pedals I've found myself adopting a more ball of the foot centered stance like you describe. Subtle shifts, but when there are only four contact points with the bike descending, switching two of them around makes a big difference.
Aug. 31, 2022, 7:23 a.m. - Cydwhit
Such an interesting observation! I have problematically high arches, I make ski boot fitters squirm when I take off my shoes. 7 years ago I was hooked on the Canfield Crampon (pretty convex) and had the more centered over the arch position you describe. As my descents got longer I started getting really bad foot cramps. I switched to OneUp composites which helped some, but at the same time I switched away from Five Tens and I didn't feel like the OneUps had enough grip, so I went to Deftraps, and eventually Tennet Occults. With those concave pedals I've found myself adopting a more ball of the foot centered stance like you describe. Subtle shifts, but when there are only four contact points with the bike descending, switching two of them around makes a big difference.