I have some expensive Lake MTB shoes (normal, not extra wide, I think). wow, totally worth it now! I rarely think about sore feet any more, even on long, hilly rides.
I got them a bit oversized and I wear medium thickness REI hiking socks for padding, even in the summer. There's plenty of room for my toes.
The hiking boots I got at REI a few years ago are a size larger than I was expecting to use. The shoe people suggested trying these, and it's what I needed. Thick socks!
Last edited by rm -rf; 08-03-22 at 07:19 PM.