SPD sandals

ian1959 · June 2007

I'm considering buying a pair and was wondering if anyone can offer some sizing tips.

My normal shoe size is UK9/EUR43. However, due to the vagaries of Shimano's sizing system and the fact that I have wide feet, I wear size 45 Shimano SPD shoes (M038s I think).

Should I go for similarly-sized sandals? Does the fit differ from the shoes?

I'm not aware of anywhere local that sells them so I can't try them and I'm loathe to purchase mail order if I'm not sure of the size

I'd be grateful for any tips or feedback.

ian1959

paul_smith_srcc · June 2007

The Shimano sandals are not generous to say the least, so 1st choice for you would be 45-46 (they are all dual sized)

Paul_Smith
www.bikeplus.co.uk

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ian1959

I'm considering buying a pair and was wondering if anyone can offer some sizing tips.

My normal shoe size is UK9/EUR43. However, due to the vagaries of Shimano's sizing system and the fact that I have wide feet, I wear size 45 Shimano SPD shoes (M038s I think).

Should I go for similarly-sized sandals? Does the fit differ from the shoes?

I'm not aware of anywhere local that sells them so I can't try them and I'm loathe to purchase mail order if I'm not sure of the size

I'd be grateful for any tips or feedback.

ian1959
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Surrey Road CC, articles of my tours; Lejog, North Sea to the Alps, English Channel to the Med', 'End to End' Ireland,London to Paris,Corsica

Anonymous · June 2007

My normal shoe size is UK9 so is mine and I have 43-44 Shimano sandals

Non Omnis Moriar

julk · June 2007

My normal shoe size is UK 9 and my feet are not wide.

I have Shimano shoes size 44 which fit me well and I find comfy.
My Shimano sandals are 43-44, have plenty of length but are an exact fit for width.
For me, the Shimano shoes seem to be made on a wider last than the sandals.

I would say that the advice from Paul_Smith to try size 45-46 sandals is good advice for you.

Positron · June 2007

Agree with the above - I'm a narrow 9 and have 9 Shimano sandals which are a good fit. Other Shimano shoes are a 10 (~œ30 ones).

Tha sandals are great by the way.

cycladelic · June 2007

Shimano's sandals have Velcro straps - which means width shouldn't be a real problem as you can simply adjust them to suit your feet.

paul_smith_srcc · June 2007

Depends which model has been seen, the 2007 SD65 version is more of a cutaway shoe than a Sandal, the SD60 is the 2006 version and still available at some outlets and is more of a 'Sandal', although this makes the SD65 less adapatable in terms of size it is however more accurately marked, although if you currently have 45 Shimano shoes then the later version are about the same

Paul_Smith
www.bikeplus.co.uk

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by cycladelic

Shimano's sandals have Velcro straps - which means width shouldn't be a real problem as you can simply adjust them to suit your feet.
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Surrey Road CC, articles of my tours; Lejog, North Sea to the Alps, English Channel to the Med', 'End to End' Ireland,London to Paris,Corsica

Russ76 · June 2007

Don't do it ! .....

Fashion mistake of grand proportions ! ;-) !

Will you wear socks with them !?

Anonymous · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Don't do it ! .....
Fashion mistake of grand proportions ! ;-) !
Will you wear socks with them !?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Socks are not compulsory, not unless you have a beard and ride a touring bike and your at least 20 miles from home[:D]

Non Omnis Moriar

ian1959 · June 2007

Thanks for everyone's feedback. I ordered a pair of size 45-46 SD65s last night based on the views expressed here. I realise they're more of a cutaway shoe than proper sandals but that'll do me as long as they help cool my feet in hot weather (assuming we ever get some).

I might even wear them with socks and grow a beard just to look the part ;-)

ian1959

jay_clock · June 2007

I have the SD60's in 45-46 and they are perfect. My other shoes are Spesh Taho's in 45.

I think you will be very happy - they are great for touring

my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

infopete · June 2007

Hi

I don't like mine and I'm a size 9. If you want some hardly worn ones email me with an offer pete@infonote.com

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