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slopvehicle
04-28-04, 09:37 AM
I've been riding BMXish platforms for a few years now. I'd like to finally blow some money on some decent clipless shoes. The problem is-- all the ones I've seen/tried have been really narrow. My feet are something like EEEE width.

I guess one solution would be the Vans "old skool" SPDs, but I haven't seen 'em for sale in ages. I'd like a more bike-specific shoe anyway....

What brands are particularly wide?

J-McKech
04-28-04, 01:02 PM
Sidi makes a wide foot shoe but they are pretty expensive..but check them out, REAL comfortable
forum*rider
04-28-04, 01:11 PM
Carnac(sp?) also makes wide shoes. My dad has a pair...

but look at the price tag... :eek:

pauncho
04-28-04, 01:25 PM
I have a pair of Lake CX201s. They're a *little bit* cheaper than the Sidis, and fit my EEE feet quite well.
spazegun2213
04-28-04, 03:49 PM
lake is good for my 4E feet. i have the cx220's.

i love them and they were 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the sidi's

-Ross
mindbogger
04-28-04, 05:03 PM
is this for a mtn or road bike?
slopvehicle
04-29-04, 02:48 PM
mountain mainly. building a road rig this summer.
Stealthman_1
04-29-04, 11:43 PM
In my experience SIDI's run a little narrow, Carnacs run wider. I wear Carnacs for just that reason.
dirtbikedude
04-30-04, 06:40 AM
AXO. I have found them to run on the larger side. They are also not very expensive but good quality. As for Sidi, I have found that even their wide shoes are a bit tight and would have to get a larger size then what I would like.

Also, get a mesh shoe rather then leather. they seem to fit better for wide feet. Again this is my personal experience.

I just ordered a set of Nike mtb shoes, they will be here to day and I can let you know how they fit.

:beer:
dirtbikedude
04-30-04, 08:34 PM
The Nike YVR's just arrived today. Very nice fit. I usually wear a 45.5 but bought 46. Great fit, comfortable and they look like wingtips(stylin');) Will try 'em out tomorrow on a ride.
rmwun54
04-30-04, 08:53 PM
What size shoe do you wear. My experience is that AXO Cortez were the widest shoe available, having to do with a large mesh area on the toe box, because it can stretch much further in width than most shoe. I have a pair of it that were one size too large for myself and it is a 4E width, a size 46. It is a mountain style shoe and quite nice at that.