I orderd shoes online from ebay. They are cycling shoes and sidi brand. They are a little tight. my toe is at the very end I think I could go a half size bigger. However There not to tight where my feet hurt when I ride. I dont know if thats how cycling shoes should feel. Should I send them back to the seller and get new shoes or should I just keep them even know there a little too short. Please help. Also any advice on how cycling shoes should fit?
2007-10-25 20:20:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
It should be 1/2 size bigger than your regular shoe size. If your are a size 10, get a 10 1/2. Your feet expand (swells) as you ride along and you'll need that room as you put on the mileage and hours on the saddle. Having a comfortable non-binding shoes helps when you are trying to drop or avoid getting dropped by an overweight 50 yr. old grandma on a pink Huffy bike. Not all cycling shoe manufacturers have the same sizing fit (eg. some shoe brands have a tighter/smaller fit than other brands of the same shoe size). SIDI and Carnac shoes for example are slightly tighter fit.
It is best to visit your nearest bike shop and try out the different brands of cycling shoes ( shimano, nike, anneKlein, hushpuppies, prada, diadora....etc. ) before purchasing a cycling shoes. It will give you an idea for a sizing fit on each brand should you decide to order online again.
Three "must have" to be at least half way competitive in the sport of cycling. 1) good shoes. 2) a bike that fits you. 3) a comfortable saddle.
The other half is a strong engine.... and that depends on you.
2007-10-25 21:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by andre 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For efficiency on a road bike, you want your shoes to be semi-snug but not so tight that they'll cause you discomfort or cut off circulation on the top of your foot.
Different brands fit differently, so sometimes it takes a little experience or experimenting (or a little guesswork) to find what you like best. Sidi is known for being slim and tight. When Carnac and Nike and Diadora started getting more popular and threatening Sidi's dominance in the shoe market, they came out with their "Mega" series with a looser fit. I found that with Sidi, the mega version of the same shoe, same size, was a lot more comfortable for me than simply moving up a 1/2 size in the standard version.
I wear a 46, 46-1/2, or 47 depending on the shoe. I like the wider toeboxes but try to get a fit that's snug in the heel and upper. I definitely prefer a little room for my big toe, but on a road bike it's less of a concern since you generally aren't standing or walking very often. If you wear a really loose shoe you'll see why snug is better. If you smash the veins on the top of your foot and go numb, you'll see why tight is bad. :o)
One other consideration is the socks you wear. If you ride 4 seasons you might want a looser fit in the shoe to accomodate 2 thin socks or a single thicker wool sock in cool weather. Lots of people have 2 pairs of shoes for this reason (either a second larger shoe or an actual winter cycling shoe).
2007-10-26 05:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ride!Urban 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the shoe is comfortable - wear it. If your foot or toes rub in the shoe - you will experience discomfort, and maybe blistering. The Shimano shoes I have are a size larger than my street shoes, but thats what felt good to me. I didn't follow a rule of thumb. When I was shopping shoes, my foot didn't fit in any style Sidi or PI for that matter. I think the Shimano has a wider last (the part at the ball of your foot) and they don't "scrunch" your foot and make your toes rub.
2007-10-26 10:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by McG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the Shimano RO99 on my roadbike, they're the best I've found yet!
My cycling shoes are one size up than my 'normal' shoes, After a few miles my toes hurt a little (legend has it,- that it's something to do with swelling feet!!) - so thats why I ride with a bigger shoe!!
I have slightly wide feet so even my 'normal' shoes' are ½size up anyway?? So in reality I ride with a shoe 1½ times my correct size!
No, - I don't look like Krusty the clown and my shoes aren't a sloppy fit! (before anybody says anything. lol)
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2007-10-25 22:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by onlyme Mr G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd send the shoes back and get the next larger size. My feet always swell during a ride. I'll go from having them loosely fastened at the beginning of a ride to quite snug by the middle of a ride. If they are snug now, they will be miserable when you start riding wth them. Plus, my feet are always about a half size bigger in the summer. If you are like me and your feet swell in the summer, you don't want them to be snug in the fall.
Hope this helps.
2007-10-26 01:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by sfr1224 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmm. you may not want to return the shoes because they will be a hassle to you plus you do not want to miss out a biking day. If not then proceed for the replacement. I suggest that you use thinner socks. SIDI anyways are very comfortable shoes that thinner sock will not affect much.
2007-10-26 09:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ryaski 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of road riders would think differently than the above answers. They get shoes that are snug without being uncomfortable. In a shoe, you don't want a lot of room to move around. Many riders find it more efficient to completely "fill" the shoe rather than have room for the foot to move.
2007-10-26 01:14:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Mike Snug is the best way to describe it.... not tight.... and not loose. You want very little movement in the shoe. Soccerref
2016-04-10 06:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not think so
2016-07-30 05:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋