https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/6559/foot-pain-questionI am very NEW to swimming. (42 yrs old, average weight, moderately active 4x week in gym/exercise/biking for years). I started swimming laps-crawl about 4 weeks ago for 15 minute workout. I am now up to 50 minute laps-crawl. I really enjoy the swimmingen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/95998?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:04:19 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:38e2adf5-54b8-4d76-93d1-16d67ae6cd10Former MemberI have had all kinds of aches and pains related to swimming but not with the tops of my feet. I have never had a cramp there. Does it happen with both feet? You might try to stretch your lower body a bit more before you swim. Take more time/care warming up.<div style="clear:both;"></div>