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Old 08-08-10 | 07:39 PM
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Shoe recommendations please....

I have a pair of specialized shoes that I tried on in a LBS and seemed to fit I ordered same shoe dif color online. The are to small in left foot and really not great shoes for my foot shape. These were my first pair and I made rookie mistake on fit. $120 down the drain for any thing more than a 20 mile spin.

I have a low vloume narrow foot. Any recommendations for good shoes in the $150-$200 range that would work for my foot shape?

Also they have little to no arch support. What insoles do you guys use, I have super feet green for hiking and they are great but need thin ones for bike shoes?
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Old 08-08-10 | 07:47 PM
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Specialized footbeds? DO a search about footbeds, there are several brands. No kidding ok? have you use the shoes w/o the insoles?
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You'll like the green insoles in your bike shoes, and would add some volume to help fit as well.
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Old 08-08-10 | 07:50 PM
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If you ordered from Specialized, they have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, and you can return them. If you didn't order from Specialized, look into a return policy.
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Old 08-08-10 | 08:41 PM
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I just bought a pair of the entry level Specialized shoes. I paid $90 and the shoes are great, comfortable and light. Also they have a very sleek and solid design in this years model. Great shoe that will not break the bank
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Old 08-08-10 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraman6970
Specialized footbeds? DO a search about footbeds, there are several brands. No kidding ok? have you use the shoes w/o the insoles?
No I use the ones they came with but not as much arch support as I need.
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Old 08-08-10 | 09:48 PM
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This Sidi model comes in narrow sizes, a bit over your budget though:

https://www.sidiusa.com/sidi/roadplay...ucts_road.html
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I ride Shimanos. My girl was having pain with Specialized, I got her some Sidis, she loves them. Discomfort totally gone. Her shoes look beautiful, they have these ratchet top straps, and she can go 30 miles with no discomfort. I don't even get to ride Sidis. Of course I want a pair too. But I cn't justify it, the Shimanos are very comfy.

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No I use the ones they came with but not as much arch support as I need.
My feet are narrow, long, low-volume, and flat arches that pronate. Instead of spending so much on the shoe, I bought entry-level Specialized BG Sport for $80 and then $150 for custom orthotics. Super comfy no matter what ride lenght. Maybe this route could help you?
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Narrow shoes = Shimano
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...I tried on in a LBS and ... ordered same shoe dif color online.
not cool.
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not cool.
...why?
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...why?
Because for those of us that work in shops those type of people are the most aggravating. We aren't here to be your testing ground. If you want to order them online at least let us try to give you a competitive price on it instead of coming in the store, having a salesperson help you and fit you into some shoes and spend time working with you and then go buy online to save $10
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Because for those of us that work in shops those type of people are the most aggravating. We aren't here to be your testing ground. If you want to order them online at least let us try to give you a competitive price on it instead of coming in the store, having a salesperson help you and fit you into some shoes and spend time working with you and then go buy online to save $10
Okay, we can agree on this point. The problem is that most LBS prices aren't even in the neighborhood of online stores, much less only $10 away.
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You are paying for the convenience to try them on. If you don't want to pay for that, then wing it online and save the money.

Keeping inventory cost the LBS money.
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Originally Posted by Eclectus
I ride Shimanos. My girl was having pain with Specialized, I got her some Sidis, she loves them. Discomfort totally gone. Her shoes look beautiful, they have these ratchet top straps, and she can go 30 miles with no discomfort. I don't even get to ride Sidis. Of course I want a pair too. But I cn't justify it, the Shimanos are very comfy.

My feet are probably more like your girls than a normal man's foot, sans the developing bunion.
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Old 08-09-10 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by g.r.e.g.
Because for those of us that work in shops those type of people are the most aggravating. We aren't here to be your testing ground. If you want to order them online at least let us try to give you a competitive price on it instead of coming in the store, having a salesperson help you and fit you into some shoes and spend time working with you and then go buy online to save $10
Bought my bike, helmet, jersey, pump and computer from my LBS. Tried on the shoes on my own from the rack and asked them about ordering white and they didn't seem that interested and it was going to take them over a week. plus it was substantially cheaper on line. I am a good customer to them. And BTW I planned on buying my next pair at my LBS so I could make sure they fit properly.

PS-Next time you refinance your house go to the local bank and take their rate what ever it is. Support local right?

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