How can I keep on my toes?

I need some ideas; and so I’ve revisited this Ballet Hacks video. The first hack discusses using pedicure spacers to help relieve cramped toes after a day in pointe shoes. I haven’t ever worn pointe shoes; but I thought that spacers might help my feet if they feel cramped after a long Sunday ride.

The first time I tried them, it was a cold day. It was rather frigid in my apartment; and the trial wasn’t much of  a success. It was too chilly for me to not have socks on; and it was too awkward trying to pull socks over feet plus toe spacers. How can I keep on my toes like that?

Today, now that it’s warmer, I tried wiggling the spacers between my toes again; and it seemed to go better. I hope to try it after tomorrow’s long ride; not that it’s going to be 50 miles. I haven’t been able to ride much this past week, thanks to nasty weather.

I use orthotics in my cycling shoes, and really “should” use them any time I wear shoes; but they aren’t very comfortable in my sneakers for walking more than very short distances. I need to “work up” to them more. Maybe the toe spacers will help in that respect?