Pedal usage; flat-foot or toes?

[ITCC_Andrew]

Hi guys,


I'm not sure if I'm weird, or if it's reasonable, to occasionally drive more with the toes, rather than flat footed, with the whole foot against the pedals.


So, I'm asking, in simple terms, are your feet flat against the pedals?


Or, do you use your toes more?



*This is in the motorsports forum, because I'm speaking as only relevant to motorsports!!*

 

[TheCracker]

Depends on what kind of peddles you are using. Floor-hinged ones are more likely to be used with your whole foot, as they arc in the same way as your ankle moves. A hanging peddle box is more likely to be operated by just your toes, which is why the actual peddle face is usually only the same size as the toe of your foot.

 

[Carlos]

Couldn't have said it better!

 

[ITCC_Andrew]

Depends on what kind of peddles you are using. Floor-hinged ones are more likely to be used with your whole foot, as they arc in the same way as your ankle moves. A hanging peddle box is more likely to be operated by just your toes, which is why the actual peddle face is usually only the same size as the toe of your foot.

Hmmm, I like this answer. Seems reasonable.