chipcom 

I was quite content wearing my Shimano sandals for most of my riding, using my old Diadora mid-tops or Sidi Dominator Megas when shoes were more appropriate. But since my arches started acting up again last year, I've had to go back to shoes with inserts. My Sidi's are too racy for day-to-day use and my Diadoras are getting pretty worn. So I've been looking for a new pair of SPD capable shoes, walkable, low-key, casual, preferably mid tops to serve the same functions as my old Diadoras. Thing is, I wear size 13 and need at least a EE width. My search has been a big fail so far.

Lake MX 156s come in a wide size and would be perfect...but nobody, even Lake has them in stock, nor any idea if they will ever be in stock. They supposedly had old reliable MX101s in stock...until I ordered them and got an email 3 days later telling me that the stock status on their web site is not "real time" and that they had canceled the order and refunded my card. None of their other shoes that come in a wide size fit my criteria.

Specialized only offers their high-end racing shoes in wide sizes.
Diadora has gone racy and narrow.
Shimano doesn't have wide sizes.

Any other ideas?

JLStout

I use Pearl Izumi X-Alps. The mid top ones. Very comfortable to walk in. I have wide feet too, and they fit me great.

jewelthief

I'm as frustrated as you are trying to find a wide SPD shoe. I'll be watching this thread with great interest!

chipcom 

I've had Pearls...their regular sizes are as narrow as Shimanos.
Are you saying they offer these in wide widths? I can't seem to find any reference to wide widths on their site.

It also looks like the mid-top version is history.

vaticdart

I don't think they offer the EE width specifically, but Keens are known for being wide and they have a pretty nice looking casual SPD shoe:

https://www.keenfootwear.com/product/...0pedal/****ake

chipcom 

The Keen cycling shoes I have tried on to date have run narrow and small, but I haven't tried on the Austins, so I guess I should.

mikeybikes

I hear you. I'm having trouble finding some 11 EE spd compat shoes to fit my strangely shaped feet.

RaleighComp

Maybe the Keen Austin Pedal ? My feet are not wide, so I don't know, but I read a review on their sandals written by a wide-footed guy.

chipcom 

from his blog entry:
Folks have emailed Keen about the possibility of coming out with a wider version...they say they can not (and will not) make the sandals wider.

I'd like to try on an Austin tho.

Greg_R

I wear 11.5 EE and the Specialized MTB BG Comp shoes fit very comfortably. Is there a store that might have a set for you to try on?

vrkelley

My husband just bought the Pearl Izumi Vagabond M4 Mountain Bike Shoe...it's pretty good. The PI men's 48 fits size 13...is nice and wide but you'll need to add a bootie.

REI stores sell them...but it appears that the catalog is out of stock.

https://www.rei.com/product/748629

chipcom 

Had a pair of those, gave them to my narrower footed little brother.

Am I like impossible to shop for, or what?

electrik

Really? I wear a size larger than normal in those and they were still narrow(took the inserts out). Maybe the half sizes are wider? They do have better arch support though.

texasdiver

I have the same problem. I normally wear a 10.5 or 11 EE. I tried on every shoe in 4 stores while in Austin and finally settled on the Pearl Izumi X-Alp which I picked up at REI in a size 46. It was the widest shoe I could find of all the non-EE shoes out there. The upper isn't as supportive as I'd like. Almost like biking in sandals or running shoes. But OK for general commuting. I think the X-Alp is made on a wider last than the regular Pearls. If you haven't tried that specific model, at least try it on.

electrik

nevermind, forgot you wanted casual shoes

buzzman

I love my Keens- use 'em pretty much every day for commuting and use them on tours as well- as the only shoe I take along with me. I have the Spring waters but I'm liking the look of the Austin's.

Granted my foot's not real wide but I'm a 12-13 size and don't like a tight fit and they're good. The downside of the Keen's is weight- they are by no means a "light" shoe. And the Spring waters are still a little stiff soled for a lot of walking. I'm hoping the Austin's have a little more flexible sole.

I'd be curious what you think of the Austin's after you try them for sizing- I'm thinking of getting some when my present Keen's wear out- if they ever do.

chipcom 

Yeah, I already have Sidi's for my fancy racer-boy shoes.

Boudicca

Any reason you can't wear your fancy racer-boy shoes, and take a pair to change into when you get wherever you are going?

chipcom 

I could be going anywhere, lots of places, no place at all, everything in between. Don't really want to be carrying around another pair of shoes and I really don't even like wearing my racer boy shoes all that much...they are functional for roadie things, but not exactly what I would call comfy. What I am looking for is something between my beloved sandals and my racer boy shoes...you know, normal people who ride bikes and like clipless pedals, but have feet as wide as Texas shoes.

EKW in DC

Invent a time machine and have your own feet bound as a child.

Seriously, though, this is a good question. I still ride on platforms, and this size question is one of the main thing that's kept me from looking more into clipless (finances being the other). I'm an 11 or 11-1/2 EEEE, and seeing so many people complain about a lack of wide options in SPD-compatible casual shoes maks me think any search would be fruitless. Seems there's gotta be a way to impart upon the manufacturers that there's a real demand for this kind of product...

jyossarian

661 Filters. They're SPD compatible.

MNBikeguy

No advice. In the same boat, using wonderfully comfortable Sidi's and sandals in the summer.
My 7.5 EEE feet (thanks alot dad) are following this thread closely.....

tjspiel

I just want to know who all this people with skinny feet are and why they got to be the ones that design the shoes.

electrik

I was going to say Lake MX235 wides... onsale for $95 over at jenson

... but they are carbon/leather race shoes and of somewhat questionable durability. :/

dlavi

I also have wide feet. I gave up on cycling shoes. I found that I was far more comfortable using flat pedals and regular shoes that fit, then riding in ill fitting shoes and using clipless pedals. My favorite flat pedals are the MKS Grip Kings that Rivendell sells.