Originally Posted by
Rolla
I like a wider toe box, so I always look at Specialized first. I'd prioritize your requirements for weight, fit, closure mechanism, arch support, durability etc., as it's unlikely you'll ever find the perfect Goldilocks shoe in every area. Have you looked at Sidi?
The various Giro shoes I tried were generally the widest. I tried several Specialized MTB shoes at the LBS and none of those fit me better than the Scott shoes which were my benchmark to beat. The
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit shoeswere a close second. I did not consider any Sidi shoes.
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit