Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Moderately wide SPD compatible shoes

First of all, I've read the threads about the cycling shoes for people with wide feet (Sidi Mega's, Northwave, Lake, etc.), so that's not what I'm asking. I'm wondering if anybody knows of cycling shoes that run slightly wider than normal and are not too expensive, as well as being SPD compatible (easy to walk it)?

I currently use Sette Element Shoes (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13245-285_SETEM3-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Sette-Element-MTB-Shoes.htm) from Pricepoint:
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_285%20SETEM3.jpg

I bought a size 46 and it's a little long for me but it fits fine (I'm normally between size 11-12). The problem comes when I want to wear thicker wool socks in the winter. I can't get those thick socks on comfortably. Even loosening the velcro straps doesn't quite do the job. I obviously can't get a larger size as it's already too long. I don't have wide feet, I just need something a little wider that will fit thick socks. Anybody have experience with any cycling shoes that would fit the bill? I'm wondering if any of the more "casual" type shoes will work, like the Shimano SH-MT31 (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/18475-285_SHIM38-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Shimano-SH-MT31-Mtn-Shoe.htm) (although I'm not convinced that's what I'd want to wear):
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_285%20SHIM38.jpg

I've been on the vague hunt for shoes and I've found that non-European brands tend to be reasonably wide... so Specialized and Shimano shoes worked fine for me...

I just bought some specialized mtb shoes for my first set of clip-less pedals. I usually wear a 12.5 3E running shoe so I was very surprised that their 46 was a perfect fit. Take a look at them. I cant remember right off the name or part number. But they usually sell for $84.99. Hope that helps.

The less high-end Specialized shoes are worth a look. I used to have a set of size 48 MTB Sport shoes from them and they fit great. Then I tried size 48 MTB Comp (one model up) and it was too narrow.

Another vote for Specialized. I have their road shoes and love them, find a lot of other brands too narrow

Sidi Dominators and Genius run wide in their normal size. The Mega's are aircraft carrier wide. I know you're looking for affordable, but Sidi's are the only ones that I've had success with.

I have a wide foot and find that the Specialized shoes have a very room toe box. I wear the Sport Comp model MTB shoe. Was around $60 when I bought mine a few years back.

I use the Shimano M122 and I have wide feet and these are probably some of the most comfortable shoes I ridden on. I also use a 46. Might give them a try.

Sidi Mega! Sidi Mega! Sidi Mega!

This is the ONLY cycling shoe that I can get my club of a right foot to fit in.
Although, I was told that they could not install SPD cleats on the shoe, as it was considered to be "not supported" and they would "get in trouble"

Sidi Mega! Sidi Mega! Sidi Mega!

This is the ONLY cycling shoe that I can get my club of a right foot to fit in.
Although, I was told that they could not install SPD cleats on the shoe, as it was considered to be "not supported" and they would "get in trouble"

WTF? Here is Sidi's site with instructions for installing SPD cleats:
http://www.sidiusa.com/tech/mtb_cleat.html
Maybe the people in the LBS won't install the cleat, but you sure can.

First of all, I've read the threads about the cycling shoes for people with wide feet (Sidi Mega's, Northwave, Lake, etc.), so that's not what I'm asking. I'm wondering if anybody knows of cycling shoes that run slightly wider than normal and are not too expensive, as well as being SPD compatible (easy to walk it)?

I currently use Sette Element Shoes (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/13245-285_SETEM3-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Sette-Element-MTB-Shoes.htm) from Pricepoint:
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_285%20SETEM3.jpg

I bought a size 46 and it's a little long for me but it fits fine (I'm normally between size 11-12). The problem comes when I want to wear thicker wool socks in the winter. I can't get those thick socks on comfortably. Even loosening the velcro straps doesn't quite do the job. I obviously can't get a larger size as it's already too long. I don't have wide feet, I just need something a little wider that will fit thick socks. Anybody have experience with any cycling shoes that would fit the bill? I'm wondering if any of the more "casual" type shoes will work, like the Shimano SH-MT31 (http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/18475-285_SHIM38-1-Clothing-133-Shoes/Mountain/Shimano-SH-MT31-Mtn-Shoe.htm) (although I'm not convinced that's what I'd want to wear):
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_285%20SHIM38.jpg

I have an old pair of Shimano SPDs similar to the picture. Mine are about twice as heavy as the current models. They fit and feel great. I think the laces gives you the best flexibility for fit. I also have SIDIs in their mega width and they are great too. Why are you not convinced that Shimanos are not what you'd like to wear. A clyde in spandex...nobody notices your feet.

Griffen 2020...It makes no sense that an LBS would refuse to put cleats on SIDI shoes unless you asked them to put SPD cleats on a road shoe. Dominators are SPD capatable and Geniuses are the road shoe.

I have the specialized bg pro mtb shoe. It's a very nice shoe. I think the "pro" shoes are the only specialized shoes that come in wide width - which is exactly why I bought them. However, they don't fit into the "inexpensive" category $220 - $260.

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=39459&eid=342

I had a low-end Forte (performance bike) mountain bike shoe that ran wide and cost about $39. I see that it has been discontinued. You might want to give the replacement shoe a try. Maybe it has the same type of sizing.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23879&subcategory_ID=2120