Still searching for a comfortable wide cycling shoe
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I have both a Mountain and Road pair of Sidi Mega, that fit comfortably with my EE width. Actually once broken in, they are almost too wide with thin socks.
Of course, if your feet are wider than the EEE spec, that's not going to work.
BITD, I purchased a shoe stretcher, mostly for my military footwear:
It worked wonders on Bike shoes that were not wide, as well as other footwear.
Of course, if your feet are wider than the EEE spec, that's not going to work.
BITD, I purchased a shoe stretcher, mostly for my military footwear:
It worked wonders on Bike shoes that were not wide, as well as other footwear.
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I didn't see any mention of S-Works in your OP, those are the first shoes I recommend when anyone mentions "wide feet". Very comfortable, very accomodating of wide feet, and as nicely made as any other premium cycling shoe I've seen. The high arch thing can be addressed by the inclusion of Specialized BG insoles.
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I'm using Fizik Tempo Overcurve R4 Wide. They are way more comfortable than the Shimano RC7 they replaced. The RC7s were stiffer, but not in a good way for me. The Fizik R4 is not an all-out race shoe, but has proven to be a great all-day Sportive/GF shoe for me.
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Received my Sidi Ergo 5 Megas today. Initial fit they feel really good. Stuck my Specialized insoles in from another shoe and I am happy enough to keep them. I think they will work really well. I am also warming up to my RC902s a bit more. I think the pattern I am starting to see is that I do not like a tubbed carbon type of shoe that has carbon that wraps around the foot and up along the sides.
The RC902s are stiff in the sole which feels good transferring power, but the structure of the shoe its self is not stiff like I found with Bont and the Lake CX403. Ill report back but I like what I feel so far.
The RC902s are stiff in the sole which feels good transferring power, but the structure of the shoe its self is not stiff like I found with Bont and the Lake CX403. Ill report back but I like what I feel so far.
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I ordered the Shimano RC7 Wide and initial fit is great. This is my first cycling shoe but went around the the LBS's and none of those shoes fit at all. Tried to size up with a couple of the shoes and they were all still too tight. Normally wear between 8.5-9 wide and went with the 43's based on reviews from others that have the shoe.
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Five Ten Freeriders fit my wide (but not super wide) feet.
My initial pedals were only ok but then I got Dmr Vaults and together with the freeriders they're the most comfortable thing I've ever used on a bike. More comfortable than regular shoes walking around even.
It's what worked for me.
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Maybe not what you're looking for but in a similar situation what finally solved my problem was going back to flats.
Five Ten Freeriders fit my wide (but not super wide) feet.
My initial pedals were only ok but then I got Dmr Vaults and together with the freeriders they're the most comfortable thing I've ever used on a bike. More comfortable than regular shoes walking around even.
It's what worked for me.
Five Ten Freeriders fit my wide (but not super wide) feet.
My initial pedals were only ok but then I got Dmr Vaults and together with the freeriders they're the most comfortable thing I've ever used on a bike. More comfortable than regular shoes walking around even.
It's what worked for me.
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Maybe not what you're looking for but in a similar situation what finally solved my problem was going back to flats.
Five Ten Freeriders fit my wide (but not super wide) feet.
My initial pedals were only ok but then I got Dmr Vaults and together with the freeriders they're the most comfortable thing I've ever used on a bike. More comfortable than regular shoes walking around even.
It's what worked for me.
Five Ten Freeriders fit my wide (but not super wide) feet.
My initial pedals were only ok but then I got Dmr Vaults and together with the freeriders they're the most comfortable thing I've ever used on a bike. More comfortable than regular shoes walking around even.
It's what worked for me.
I have had a couple good rides with the Sidi Ergo 5 Megas and I am mad I didn't give them a chance earlier.
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Inov8 ultra minimalist trail runners (wide toe box), specialized blue BG insole, and Bontrager MTB flat pedals.
I did a 600km audax ride in 36 hours on that setup two weeks ago 👍
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I just remember the first time it really hit me, I stepped off the bike at the end of the ride and my foot felt totally normal. No numbness, no hotspot, no pain, I was so used to going through it I had just thought there was no alternative. Some peoples feet seem to handle clipless just fine but mine don't.
On the topic of wide shoes I noticed Lake offers not just Wide but an Extra Wide category fyi:
https://lakecycling.com/collections/extra-wide
Wish you luck finding something so you can ride comfortably.
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Yeah. I'm not a racer and fashion wise I aim for mountain bike fashion personally. I remember finishing a ride with the typical foot numbness starting halfway through and then staying numb afterwards, then I read someone on bike forums talk about how five tens kept your foot solidly connected on the pedal and gave it a try - I bike for enjoyment why keep suffering through pain for something I'm doing to enjoy myself with? I don't see any practical advantages to clipless for me having used both extensively.
I just remember the first time it really hit me, I stepped off the bike at the end of the ride and my foot felt totally normal. No numbness, no hotspot, no pain, I was so used to going through it I had just thought there was no alternative. Some peoples feet seem to handle clipless just fine but mine don't.
On the topic of wide shoes I noticed Lake offers not just Wide but an Extra Wide category fyi:
https://lakecycling.com/collections/extra-wide
Wish you luck finding something so you can ride comfortably.
I just remember the first time it really hit me, I stepped off the bike at the end of the ride and my foot felt totally normal. No numbness, no hotspot, no pain, I was so used to going through it I had just thought there was no alternative. Some peoples feet seem to handle clipless just fine but mine don't.
On the topic of wide shoes I noticed Lake offers not just Wide but an Extra Wide category fyi:
https://lakecycling.com/collections/extra-wide
Wish you luck finding something so you can ride comfortably.
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I didn't see any mention of S-Works in your OP, those are the first shoes I recommend when anyone mentions "wide feet". Very comfortable, very accomodating of wide feet, and as nicely made as any other premium cycling shoe I've seen. The high arch thing can be addressed by the inclusion of Specialized BG insoles.
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The Sidi Mega MTB shoes weren't quite right for me. I also had no luck finding cushy insoles to replace the thin Sidi insoles. I couldn't find insoles wide enough that still were reasonably the correct length.
I recently got Lake MX241 in Wide. The LBS only had the road shoe version of these, and I tried those on for fit. These fit exactly the same when they arrived.
I have foot joint problems, and not much padding under the foot, so Oboz hiking insoles worked great on these shoes. My riding comfort much better now, I wish I had gotten these a few years ago. These shoes are very expensive, but completely worth it to me. I got these slightly large, and wear thicker socks for better padding all around (and better in winter too.)
It's got to be difficult if you can't try the shoes on in advance.
I recently got Lake MX241 in Wide. The LBS only had the road shoe version of these, and I tried those on for fit. These fit exactly the same when they arrived.
I have foot joint problems, and not much padding under the foot, so Oboz hiking insoles worked great on these shoes. My riding comfort much better now, I wish I had gotten these a few years ago. These shoes are very expensive, but completely worth it to me. I got these slightly large, and wear thicker socks for better padding all around (and better in winter too.)
It's got to be difficult if you can't try the shoes on in advance.
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The Sidi Mega MTB shoes weren't quite right for me. I also had no luck finding cushy insoles to replace the thin Sidi insoles. I couldn't find insoles wide enough that still were reasonably the correct length.
I recently got Lake MX241 in Wide. The LBS only had the road shoe version of these, and I tried those on for fit. These fit exactly the same when they arrived.
I have foot joint problems, and not much padding under the foot, so Oboz hiking insoles worked great on these shoes. My riding comfort much better now, I wish I had gotten these a few years ago. These shoes are very expensive, but completely worth it to me. I got these slightly large, and wear thicker socks for better padding all around (and better in winter too.)
It's got to be difficult if you can't try the shoes on in advance.
I recently got Lake MX241 in Wide. The LBS only had the road shoe version of these, and I tried those on for fit. These fit exactly the same when they arrived.
I have foot joint problems, and not much padding under the foot, so Oboz hiking insoles worked great on these shoes. My riding comfort much better now, I wish I had gotten these a few years ago. These shoes are very expensive, but completely worth it to me. I got these slightly large, and wear thicker socks for better padding all around (and better in winter too.)
It's got to be difficult if you can't try the shoes on in advance.
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