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Road shoes for women
Any suggestions on road shoes for long distance cycling (centuries, etc.)?
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It's all about fit. Having said that I bougt 2 pair of Sidis and wouldn't buy anything else (Of course, with 2 pair, I won't need to).
My wife has a pair of baby blue Shimanos that are less then half the price, but are really pretty decent shoes.
My wife has a pair of baby blue Shimanos that are less then half the price, but are really pretty decent shoes.
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Originally Posted by late
It's all about fit. Having said that I bougt 2 pair of Sidis and wouldn't buy anything else (Of course, with 2 pair, I won't need to).
My wife has a pair of baby blue Shimanos that are less then half the price, but are really pretty decent shoes.
My wife has a pair of baby blue Shimanos that are less then half the price, but are really pretty decent shoes.
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I have sidi's as well. I tried on at least 2 dozen pairs. I have narrow feet and the sidi's fit perfect so I don't have to wear thick socks. I bought last years model, so I got a 25% discount..
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Originally Posted by bab
I have sidi's as well. I tried on at least 2 dozen pairs. I have narrow feet and the sidi's fit perfect so I don't have to wear thick socks. I bought last years model, so I got a 25% discount..
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I got a pair of Nike Cipressas, on sale and I really like them. IT also depends on what kind of feet you have- mine are narrow. I've heard that for narrow feet with a narrow heel, DMT is the best but they are very expensive. When I was shopping I also tried specialized and northwave, but liked the Nikes the best. However, if I could afford DMT I would get them.
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Originally Posted by lnomura
Bab - what model of Sidi's did you buy?
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I bought my wife a pair of Diadora Cosmo's for women. She loves em.
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Hi,
I have the Dominators, and a pair of Genius. I prefer the Dominators because I can walk in them. You can walk up a steep hill, and you don't risk life and limb just walking across a Starbucks to get a little more cream. I would go to a few bike shops looking for shoes that fit. You can drop some serious coin shipping several pairs of shoes across the country, and then back again when they don't fit. And trust me, most won't. They should fit like a 2nd skin.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=17852
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I have the Dominators, and a pair of Genius. I prefer the Dominators because I can walk in them. You can walk up a steep hill, and you don't risk life and limb just walking across a Starbucks to get a little more cream. I would go to a few bike shops looking for shoes that fit. You can drop some serious coin shipping several pairs of shoes across the country, and then back again when they don't fit. And trust me, most won't. They should fit like a 2nd skin.
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=17852
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...eid=&pagename=
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Hi,
when you try them on, you will see what I mean. Road shoes offer slightly less weight and slightly better aerodynamics....at the cost of walking like a drunk duck. I got both in a dead-of-winter sale. The Doms are a half size larger and I can wear warm socks. The Genius fit like a 2nd skin, and I can only wear paper thin socks with them. So I do use the Genius, but not as much.
I am hoping to use them more when I get in better shape.
when you try them on, you will see what I mean. Road shoes offer slightly less weight and slightly better aerodynamics....at the cost of walking like a drunk duck. I got both in a dead-of-winter sale. The Doms are a half size larger and I can wear warm socks. The Genius fit like a 2nd skin, and I can only wear paper thin socks with them. So I do use the Genius, but not as much.
I am hoping to use them more when I get in better shape.
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I wanted Sidi Genius or Dominators,b ut cost was an issue...so I got a lightly used pair of Titans (Sidi road shoe) in my size off Ebay. They don't have the ratchet buckle, but the fit is great!
Originally Posted by lnomura
Thanks Late - So you use a Mountain Bike Shoe for Road riding?
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I use Lake mtn bike shoes and love them!
I'm a Randonneur so I do some very long distances and I wore my Lakes on the Paris-Brest-Paris last summer as well as on a tour of Wales after and I was very happy with them. I've bought a second pair in a larger size for winter riding and have been using them all winter, including 3 centuries this year so far. When it warms up though, I'll go back to my smaller Lakes.
I'm a Randonneur so I do some very long distances and I wore my Lakes on the Paris-Brest-Paris last summer as well as on a tour of Wales after and I was very happy with them. I've bought a second pair in a larger size for winter riding and have been using them all winter, including 3 centuries this year so far. When it warms up though, I'll go back to my smaller Lakes.
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Originally Posted by lnomura
Any suggestions on road shoes for long distance cycling (centuries, etc.)?
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I'm really looking forward to trying a pair of Pearl Izumi's new women's shoes. I'm a PI 'ho, I admit it. Love their stuff.