Found W-I-D-E cycling Shoes!
Just thought I'd let you guys know, I've been using the extra long power straps with hiking shoes for two years because I'd been unable to find cycling shoes wide enough to fit me (size 13, EEEE width). I've tried Sidi , Northwave, Adidas, Nike and Shimano "wide" sizes, with no luck. I finally mail ordered a pair of Lake CX 225's direct from their web site, and they are perfect! They have several styles in wide sizes. Now I just have to decide on a pedal!
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Sweet - you have the same feet I do! Adding to my list o links :)
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Linky?
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old shoe combo?
Originally Posted by fdny_boss
Just thought I'd let you guys know, I've been using the extra long power straps with hiking shoes for two years because I'd been unable to find cycling shoes wide enough to fit me (size 13, EEEE width). I've tried Sidi , Northwave, Adidas, Nike and Shimano "wide" sizes, with no luck. I finally mail ordered a pair of Lake CX 225's direct from their web site, and they are perfect! They have several styles in wide sizes. Now I just have to decide on a pedal!
Watch out that you keep your clips adjusted on the loose side, clear of road grit, slightly lubed and that the corresponding cleat is not gaffed from walking on rocks or whatever, preventing smooth release or entry. Don't forget you are attached to the pedals when you stop....practice in a parking lot getting in and out of the pedals before you hit the road.;) |
Originally Posted by fdny_boss
cycling shoes wide enough to fit me (size 13, EEEE width). I've tried Sidi , Northwave, Adidas, Nike and Shimano "wide" sizes, with no luck. I finally mail ordered a pair of Lake CX 225's direct from their web site, and they are perfect! They have several styles in wide sizes.
I once tried a pair of Lake CX120 Touring Shoes one size larger than my standard shoes (I also have wide feet), and they were so narrow I couldn't even get them on my feet! |
Ya know I'm a 2e width and find Sidi MEGA's to be almost too wide. I figured a 4e would be a perfect fit for those.
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Originally Posted by charles vail
Congrats on the find but......what was wrong with the old combo? I use skater shoes with cage pedals and powergrips on one bike and toeclips and loose fitting straps on another, with no foot numbness, soreness, or need to buy special pedals in order to ride. I've heard all the talk about efficiency and have used clip in shoes myself, not to mention old school slotted cleats and real leather cycling shoes. I don't honestly notice a huge difference in pedal stroke, comfort, power output or any of the other reasons people think they need "cycling shoes and cleats". I'd be curious to know what your personal observations are after making the switch to the new shoes. Disregarding the usual enthusiasm of new stuff and coinciding increase in riding, I wonder if you'll notice any major differences in your ability to ride faster or if you'll be more comfortable.:eek:
Watch out that you keep your clips adjusted on the loose side, clear of road grit, slightly lubed and that the corresponding cleat is not gaffed from walking on rocks or whatever, preventing smooth release or entry. Don't forget you are attached to the pedals when you stop....practice in a parking lot getting in and out of the pedals before you hit the road.;) BTW: I ride with Sidi Mega 46's and they're fine for me. But I'm just an E width. Glad you're happy with the fit of the Lake shoes. If you're a road rider and a clyde, you might want to go with clipless road pedals of the Look Keo or Shimano Ultegra variety due to the wider platform. You can ride this style of pedal for a lot of hours in the saddle without significant hotspots under the ball of your foot from what I understand. These are the pedals I'll be looking at when my Mapstages are finally toast. :) |
Originally Posted by OrangeOkie
Linky?
I've got 2 pairs of Lakes..... Road and Mountain both wides. I love 'em. |
After a couple years with power straps, I would still get sore spots on my feet. I've also really felt the need for a stiffer sole, thats why the hiking shoes. Still haven't decided on pedals yet, though I do have an older (7 years) set of Looks that are hardly used, I'll probably start with them. If I do decide to stick with clipless, I've also heard great things about the Ultegra's. I'll let you guys know.
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pedaling technique
Originally Posted by fdny_boss
After a couple years with power straps, I would still get sore spots on my feet. I've also really felt the need for a stiffer sole, thats why the hiking shoes. Still haven't decided on pedals yet, though I do have an older (7 years) set of Looks that are hardly used, I'll probably start with them. If I do decide to stick with clipless, I've also heard great things about the Ultegra's. I'll let you guys know.
Just unweight the opposite leg, the one coming on the upstroke, push forward, then down, then back a little, in the power zone. To do this you need to use a slightly lower gear for the terrain than normal. Concentrate on a slightly higher than usual cadence. Some foot retention helps but you don't need to use clip ins to make this work for you. You must however, use a pedal with a grippy surface and a softer non slippery, outer sole. No hard plastic soles or small, slick surface, pedals. I think when many say, "riding without clip ins doesn't work and is inefficient", they are thinking about the wrong combo of shoe style and pedal. In a sense, with my combo of shoe pedal and powergrip or toe clip/strap I am riding with retention....just not as much! And I have foolproof silent release.:D |
I just received my Sidi Genius 5 Lorica MEGAS. I wear a 14EEE and these shoes fit with room to spare.
I also loved the EASE of getting them on and off. I'am a happy camper. Now if the pedals would only arrive. |
Bump this back up! So how are the Lake CX225's work'n out! I've got feet about your size (13.5 4E) and I'd love some real cycling shoes.
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Try finding wide pedals that aren't MKS brand and over a hundred dollars. The only real options for people with big feet are BMX style and MKS Touring, everything else is too narrow for a US size 13 foot. Clipless is the best option, but it's nice to have non-clipless pedals on some bikes so you can go into stores and not have to change shoes.
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Originally Posted by thebankman
Try finding wide pedals that aren't MKS brand and over a hundred dollars. The only real options for people with big feet are BMX style and MKS Touring, everything else is too narrow for a US size 13 foot. Clipless is the best option, but it's nice to have non-clipless pedals on some bikes so you can go into stores and not have to change shoes.
http://www.myspace.com/eccentriccyclistcharlie |
strange = this...
I use size 11 4E shoes ... I use a standard width cycling shoe with no issues. ??? Makes no sense, but its true. |
Bump this back up! fdny_boss I owe you one!
I bought a pair of the Lake CX225's and THEY FREAK'N FIT. My foot size is 13 and a little wider than EEEE so I went with 48 Wides and they are best fitting shoes I've ever had. Not just cycling shoes, any shoes. The length and width are spot on perfect. My ride setup is spd's on 30mm pedal extenders and I have enough room for a good amount of toe-out that my knees really need to keep from tanking. I'll be changing to speedplays here in a few weeks. The Lakes look like great shoes. I'll post back in 2K miles with an update. |
Originally Posted by CastIron
Ya know I'm a 2e width and find Sidi MEGA's to be almost too wide. I figured a 4e would be a perfect fit for those.
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