Larger Shoes

lsop
lsop Posts: 10
edited December 2009 in Commuting chat
Hi,

First post so treat me gently :)

I've just purchased a Boardman Team Hybrid (i've read all the hybrid vs road bikes :) ) and am commuting about 12miles each way most days.

I've got an old set of Shimano SPD's on my old road bike which i'll transfer over to my new bike and I'm on the lookout for some new shoes.... The only snag is I'm a UK size 13...

Any recommendations etc???

Thanks

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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Welcome to the forum :)

    Check out these:

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_M ... 360033176/

    They're a little bit stiff to start with, but I'm using them for the commute (15 miles each way) and cross racing and found them more than up to the job.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • lsop
    lsop Posts: 10
    Thanks for the quick reply but they haven't got my size :(

    I'm looking for a 48 / 48.5.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    As yes, you're a Saskwatch. :)

    Try these:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31536
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    Hello and welcome :D

    Sidi appear to cater for large feet. I've seen up to size 52 on their website.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    One thing I've heard about Sidi is that they seem to be a bit thinner than say a Spesh BG. I tried both when I bought when my BGs and the Sidis definitely felt tighter.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Spesh BG you can't go wrong and yes Sidi are narrower
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  • lsop
    lsop Posts: 10
    Just ordered a pair of Spesh BG!!!!

    Thanks again for your help.... Now what next :)
  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    lsop wrote:
    Just ordered a pair of Spesh BG!!!!

    Thanks again for your help.... Now what next :)

    To ride your bike ... beware of the trap of finding more stuff you 'need', via this forum :lol:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    lsop wrote:
    Just ordered a pair of Spesh BG!!!!

    Thanks again for your help.... Now what next :)

    Good choice. I've been using some BGs since June 2004. I didn't mention the Spesh, did it? Duh! :)

    What next? Get thee to the "thread to say what you've just bought". :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • CdrJake
    CdrJake Posts: 296
    I too have big feet (size 13) and so far the cheapest shoes I have found to fit me are again at wiggle.

    The price might make you bulk a bit, but I find them a great shoe for my commute

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Lake_CX235C_Road_Cycling_Shoes/5360045307/

    I'm afraid my best shoes for the big dedicated rides and races are a little more pricey....http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Sidi_Genius_66_Carbon_Road_Cycling_Shoe_2009/5360037052/

    Even I took an intake of breath when I handed over the money for them.
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