Shimano MTB Shoes - Sizing Enquiry

JoeW1968

I am currently thinking of buying my first pair of Shimano MTB shoes.

I have looked at the sizing conversion chart on the Shimano website.

My query is - in general how do other riders feel Shimano shoes compare in sizes with "ordinary shoes"?

For example, have you found you need to buy a Shimano shoe that is slightly bigger or smaller in size than your normal ordinary footwear?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

no-mates

I'd to go one size bigger with mine!

xcracer

I have two pairs of Shimano shoes. One pair are very narrow and I had to go a size up on those. On the others I got a size up but could probably do with my normal size. The sizes seem to vary. Go to a shop and try some on if possible.

allthegearnoidea

my Shimano shoes are a little tight to get into when they are not buckled up but as soon as you tighten them up they are lovely!
But they are a size bigger than my normal shoes! (45 instead of 44!)

best bet is to try some on in a local shop if you can! gives yo a good idea as to sizing for you! (advice i got from here when i enquired!!)

hairy_boy

A size up from 'normal' for me for my recently purchased MT41 shimano's. I am a size 8 (42) but need a 43 in shimano's.

artillerydave

same again, I needed one up from normal.

daniel_b

i thik i am meant to be a 44, I went for 45, but they were too tight, no 46's in stock, but ended up with 47's and they are fine.

I would go 2 sizes up personally, and make sure that if you are buying online, you can send em back for an exchange - postage back ain't cheap though.

Dan

timeless1

When I got mine I went one size up after a couple of rides they are nice and comfy now