Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
I have a wide foot which limits options. There are a few off the rack shoes that do fit me ok. The big reason I got Rocket 7's is the custom footbeds molded to your foot. I was having plantar fasiciatis before I got them and it solved that issue.
Also they are great with Speedplay pedals. No adapter necessary. Combining that with the carbon sole and there is virtually no stackheight, and the whole system is just about as light as it is possible to get.
Some of that "refinement" such as fancy buckles just adds weight and complexity, and does no better job closing the shoe.
Finally,have you looked at the price of the top of the line Sidi's? It's not far below Rocket 7's or D2.
Admittedly, it's an extravagence. However, what better bike equipment to spend money on than the points where you make contact with bike, and directly affect your comfort?
You also need to factor in the cost of a custom insert to the cost of the Sidi....That is included with the D2 and I assume the Rocket7...
I myself have a new pair of Sidi Ergo2's and I'm still having some foot problems. My problem is the opposite of Dubbayoo. I have slender ankles, a narrow heel and low volume arch and foot. My forefoot is probably average in width. Sidi shoes are the only ones that come close to fitting my feet. Every brand I have tried fit way to huge and my feet are slipping around. Even if I can get them to close around my ankle properly then I run into issues with the shoe biting into my ankle bones.
I have an appointment on Friday with a pedorothist to have a look at my feet and the shoes. I have to figure out if the Sidi last is causing my problems. If so, I'll probably be looking at some D2's as well. I'll then have to ebay my barely used Sidi's...
I'm sorry, but my comfort on the bike is worth a lot to me so if that means spending money....so be it!