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The old shoe fit question
Long ago I bought some all leather laced Duegi shoes. They were too
small. My toes touched the end of the shoe. But I used them for maybe 10 years and many thousands of miles. In about 1998 I bought some expensive leather/mesh Carnac road shoes. What a revelation to have comfortable cycling shoes. Now when I finish a ride, I don't immediately rip my shoes off to free my feet. I still take the shoes off and put on the sneakers right away but its not because my feet are aching. The Carnac shoes fit somewhat like my sneakers for toe room and such. They are comfortable. I've also purchased some Carnac mountain bike shoes since discovering the wonderful fit of Carnac shoes. "RkFast" wrote in message ... Just had my LBS size me to a new set of Sidi Dominators. The long and short of it is that he wedged me in to a set of shoes where my toes are allllll cramped up in the front of the shoe. All of my toes are pressed up against the front of the shoe....and the guy at my LBS insists that this is a correct fit. OK, I know that cyclings shoes need to be a little tight...but this cant be right....can it? I went to another LBS and tried a full size up and Im much more comfortable. Much more room for the toes...my big toe isnt even touching the front of the shoe, and when I grab the back or walk in the shoes, there is barely any heel movement...virtually none....and much less than the AXOs Im ditching. So...the question is....how much room in the front are you supposed to have? Should there be any "wiggle room" or are cycling shoes to be fit very tight? |
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I read that they should in fact be on the loose side because your feet
are going to swell up while riding. dkl "RkFast" wrote in message ... Just had my LBS size me to a new set of Sidi Dominators. The long and short of it is that he wedged me in to a set of shoes where my toes are allllll cramped up in the front of the shoe. All of my toes are pressed up against the front of the shoe....and the guy at my LBS insists that this is a correct fit. OK, I know that cyclings shoes need to be a little tight...but this cant be right....can it? I went to another LBS and tried a full size up and Im much more comfortable. Much more room for the toes...my big toe isnt even touching the front of the shoe, and when I grab the back or walk in the shoes, there is barely any heel movement...virtually none....and much less than the AXOs Im ditching. So...the question is....how much room in the front are you supposed to have? Should there be any "wiggle room" or are cycling shoes to be fit very tight? |
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On a side note: who makes a size 8.5 EEE SPD MTB shoe? Where can I
get a good deal on a pair? Thanks. |
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Shoes should feel snug on the heel and along the instep. In other
words, the heel shouldn't pull out and the foot should not be dancing around. The toes should be able to wiggle freely, not be cramped from the sides, nor touching the front. Remember, when you ride, your foot will expand, so you ought to leave room for this. After hours of riding in the heat and putting pressure in your shoes, they'll get hot, tired and sometimes slightly numb. You will want to wiggle your toes up and down to stretch your foot a little. People have different shapes of feet. So you want to find shoes that properly hold your heel, is snug along the instep and arch, and is wide enough for your toes. Contrary to popular belief the length is not that important as long as the shoe meets the first two requirements. I have lots running shoes that have a ton of room at front, more than the recommended thumb. However, since the shoe feels snug everywhere else, they are fine. Andres "RkFast" wrote in message ... Just had my LBS size me to a new set of Sidi Dominators. The long and short of it is that he wedged me in to a set of shoes where my toes are allllll cramped up in the front of the shoe. All of my toes are pressed up against the front of the shoe....and the guy at my LBS insists that this is a correct fit. OK, I know that cyclings shoes need to be a little tight...but this cant be right....can it? I went to another LBS and tried a full size up and Im much more comfortable. Much more room for the toes...my big toe isnt even touching the front of the shoe, and when I grab the back or walk in the shoes, there is barely any heel movement...virtually none....and much less than the AXOs Im ditching. So...the question is....how much room in the front are you supposed to have? Should there be any "wiggle room" or are cycling shoes to be fit very tight? |
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Newbie question: The old shoe fit question
"SmartyPants" wrote in message . ..
Can any company's cleats (correct term?) be added to any bike shoe or do you purchase the bike pedal shaft attachment after deciding which bike shoe fits best? Thanks. Hi, usually people select the type of pedal they want to use and then buy the type of shoe that the cleats will fit on. That said, most shoes made whether road or mtb, are compatable with a SPD type of cleat. The SPD cleat has two holes, here is an example of a SPD cleat: http://cambriabike.com/pedals/shiman..._pedal_set.htm One advantage of this style of cleat, is that you can use with a mtb shoe that has a recessed area for the cleat. This makes walking possible with that type of shoe and cleat. Road shoes have no recessed area and with any cleat, you will not be able to walk very effectively. With Look style cleats, I waddle like a duck. Here are some various road cleats: http://cambriabike.com/road/pedals/pedal_cleats.htm So, to summarize, mtb shoes are usually limited to SPD two bolt style cleats. Road shoes, can usually be used with all types of cleats. Although adapters are sometimes needed to mount the various cleats. Here are some mtb shoes: http://cambriabike.com/shoes/shoes.htm And here are the road shoes: http://cambriabike.com/road/shoes/index.htm For a newcomer to clipless pedals, I recommend Shimano PD-M324: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/commo...579&TextMode=0 These are clipless on one side and platform on the other. They give you a choice of not using the clips in tense situations, while learning. I have a set on my secondary bike. I use Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals on my main bike. I hope this helps. Life is Good! Jeff |
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Rocketman58 [/i]
who makes a size 8.5 EEE SPD MTB shoe?[/quote] I think Shimano has come out with shoes in wider widths this year. (You might want to start there). [quote][i]Originally posted by Rocketman58 wrote: Finding a good deal on a pair? Priceless! : - |
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"rocketman58" wrote in message
om... On a side note: who makes a size 8.5 EEE SPD MTB shoe? Where can I get a good deal on a pair? Thanks. Try Sidi "Mega", they're the widest I know of. Good deals are scarce on them, though. |
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