Different size feet (left and right)
 

I've been using mountain pedals for the last year first SPD's then low end egg beaters. Now I'm wanting to make the move to real road shoes. I've ordered ultegra pedals and am interested in Shimano R-133l's as they have a carbon sole and I have a gift certificate to my lbs who has them in stock.

Problem is, my left foot fits a 43 perfectly but is too tight in the toe area on my right. They do have a 43 1/2 which fits my right perfectly but is a lil looser on my left. I can tighten the ratchet strap to make the left snug but is very roomy in the toe area. Obviously mix and match isn't an option and I had similar problems with Mavic and Sidi's which they also sell. I had the same issue with my m-76 shoes previously in size 43. They did fine on shorter rides (under 50 miles) and until winter when thick socks made them unwearable on my right foot.

What size would you guys recommend?

My left foot is about a 1/4 to 1/2 size larger than the right and I currently wear mavic zxellium. i buy for the bigger foot and it works out fine.

Or you could be like me and buy 2 pairs of shoes i just purchased new sets and had to buy a 47 for my left foot and a 43 for my right!!!!

Everybody's feet are different sizes. That being said, having one shoe slightly loose isn't a big deal. Buy for the bigger foot.

Thanks.

That's the way I was going but thought It behooved me to get some more input as the guy at the LBS wasn't much help on the matter.

Dang Nitro 47-43??? That's a heck of a spread!

yes it is it makes buying shoes very difficult but there is no way around it. Good luck on your shoe purchase.

Don't have any details, but I read a year or so ago about a shoe swap site for people with different sized feet. you list your 42 right/45 left, and somebody else lists a 42 left/45 right, and you hook up. Didn't pay much attention because mine are only half a size apart, but the place did exist. Worth a googling.

Let me know how you like those shoes... I just ordered them online. I'd say go with the bigger size and maybe get a different insert (like Superfeet) for the smaller foot.

Thanks for the heads up. Like you I'm only a half size apart. I assumed it was odd for there to be that much of a difference in my feet but it appears I'm pretty lucky compared to some!

I picked up the shoes on the way home tonight and the pedals came in today as well. I rushed home, set it all up and went for a quick ride on the trainer while I dialed in cleat position. So far I'm impressed! They are much more stiff than my m-76's and the pedals are much easier to get into than egg beaters. I'll leave an updated review after a few real rides.

Good call on the inserts.

I promised I'd give a review of my new r133 L's after a few rides so here it is.

First allow me to preface this by stating I have very limited experience as this is my first pair of propper road shoes and pedals.

I am using them with ultegra 6700 ice grey pedals. The shoes feel much more stiff than my previous m76's. This (I believe) has resulted in greater comfort and reduced hot spots over the course of my rides. I cannot say that they are more efficient but are definately smoother than my previous combination of Mtb. shoes and egg beaters. I have found the 6700 pedals are much easier to locate and clip into than my egg beaters were and feel more locked in as well. The ratchet straps on the r133L are nice but I feel would benefit from smaller steps in adjustability as one click can make the difference between slightly loose and slightly too tight.

I had a forty dollar gift certificate to my LBS as well as a $50 gift visa so after taxes the shoes cost me $100. A plenty fair price for entry level carbon shoes ($175.00 before tax and gift cards). I would be hard pressed to recommend the R133L as a budget contious option to higher priced Sidi's as I was only able to try them on in the LBS and couldn't test ride them. However neither felt clearly superior to another during my short time with them.

Thanks for the review. I just got them in as well. They feel great on, but I haven't ridden with them yet. Great shoe for the price... Enjoy!