My toes go numb

In the fall of 2007, I went to Singapore and experienced foot numbness for the first time ever.  My big toes are still numb.  I'm thinking it was the heat and humidity.  I live in the Pacific Northwest where the temperature is moderate and no humidity.  Anyway, ever since then, when I get on the elliptical machine with tennis shoes on (various shoes, even went out and bought new ones), all of my toes go numb after 10 minutes.  The only time my toes do not go numb is when I am on it barefoot (or with socks), just not shoes.  This cannot be good for my arches, right?  Does anyone have this problem or know of a good pair of shoes that will help with this issue? 

Thanks!

Oh my gosh!  I have the same problem!  I thought I was crazy, I've never heard anyone else with this problem!  Someone told me it could be that my hips are out of wack, maybe pinching a nerve?  I am thinking it is related to my flat arches, but not really sure.  I am planning on making an appointment with the "Good Feet" store to see if that helps.  I'll update if it seems to work!  Good luck!

I also have the same problem when I use the elliptical! I have to reposition my feet ever so often on the pedal-ish things to keep the circulation flowing properly!

I went to my doctor to inquire about this. He explained to me that the reason your feet go numb during elliptical training is because your foot is not falling the way it normally would during general walking. The way your leg is moving on the machine is causing it to not stretch out therefore causing cirrculation to not move as smoothly through your legs. He said it was nothing to be concerned about, but to just have good shoes and stretch well before going on the elliptical. Hope that helps :)