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New Road Shoes

DearoDearo Posts: 58
edited July 2007 in Road beginners
Yes, I made a big mistake and ordered shoes online (LOOK AP447). I have ridden about 80+ miles on them and they hurt like mad on the outer sides of my feet...

1. Any suggestions for new shoes which are forgiving on wide feet..

2. Can anyone recommend a Bike Store where I can go and try them on for comfort.

3. I live in Slough, however my job enables me to travel in and around the M25, so I am not just limited to my own area.

4. My budget is up to £120

Yes, as a new boy I have learnt from this mistake and will avoid buying shoes (and other clothing items) online and on the cheap without trying them on first for comfort. :oops:

Please help !

Regards

Dearo
Dearo

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  • gkerr4gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    I'm a big fan of specialized shoes - they are renowned for having a wider fit with a slightly larger toe box than others. I just have the basic 'sport road' shoes, but even the carbon comps are the same fit. very nice - sidi by comparison are renowned as a narrow fit.
  • Aperitif 51Aperitif 51 Posts: 181
    Another vote for Specialized BG Comp - Evans or other...around about £85 I think. Try on one size larger than you think you are - comfy shoe for a wider foot.
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  • hugo15hugo15 Posts: 1,101
    Aperitif 51 wrote:
    Another vote for Specialized BG Comp - Evans or other...around about £85 I think. Try on one size larger than you think you are - comfy shoe for a wider foot.

    Another vote for Specialized here too. My LBS also recommended one size larger than my normal shoe size.
  • blackhandsblackhands Posts: 950
    If you are going around the M25 then go to Geoffrey Butlers in Croydon - they have a wide selection inc Specialized to try.
  • winkywonkywinkywonky Posts: 228
    Another vote for Specialized! I also ordered some Shimano 215 (I think) wide, but the toe end cuts in sharper at the inside edge.

    I'm a size 10 and I order 46 in the specialized.
  • GussioGussio Posts: 2,452
    Another vote for Spesh BG Comps. They are very comfy with just the right amount of rigidity. Glad that I bought them in a shop - the sizing seems to be a little different to my other shoes.
  • ajohn9ajohn9 Posts: 260
    Next years top end specialized look awesome, im already saving up for mine!
  • graeme_s-2graeme_s-2 Posts: 3,382
    ajohn9 wrote:
    Next years top end specialized look awesome, im already saving up for mine!

    Link? Not that I need new shoes, my spesh BG comps are fine. Always like a bit of bike porn though ;)
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