Shoe size discrepancy

nolight

Hi I am confused at the Men's cycling shoe size.

On Evanscycles:
EU 43 = UK 9 = US 9.5
EU 42 = UK 8 = US 8.5

On Chainreactioncycles/Wiggle:
EU 43 = UK 8

So is the EU 43 same size on both sites (Evans and others)? Or is UK 8 same size on both sites?

Frank the tank

I don't know. I do know I'd never buy any shoes without trying them on first though.

smidsy

42 is an 8 but its irrelevant as every shoe company makes them differently.

A vast difference in sizes between manufacturers so try before you buy.

nolight

I tried Shimano and it is size 43 (number at bottom of shoes). So if I buy online I should get the EU size 43 right? Evanscycles and CRC's EU 43 = Shimano's size 43?

cougie

smidsy wrote:

42 is an 8 but its irrelevant as every shoe company makes them differently.

A vast difference in sizes between manufacturers so try before you buy.

+1

Reane_Machine

I bought my shoes from Evans and i'm generally an 8 in shoes.

I got 8.5 and they fit perfectly, I know for sure I wouldn't be comfortable in 8s and 9s would be too big.

Although every foot is different I guess. Maybe I just got lucky.

nolight

Is your shoes Shimano and if so what does 8.5 translate to Shimano size for your case?

navrig

Ignore the sizing unitl you know which brand suits your width/length combo.

Buy your first pair from the LBS. If you don't you are likely to regret it. The disappointment of having to send shoes back and not ride your bike is not worth saving a few quid.

Monty Dog

It depends a lot on the make of the shoes, some come up small e.g. most of the Italian makes, some up come to size and relatively few come oversize. Best to try on a few makes first to determine what 'last' fits you best.
FWIW Euro 42 = UK 8 is the generally accepted view.

nolight

After checking at a few websites (eg probikekit), I realise Shimano is 1 size smaller than the typical EU size. Shimano 43 = EU 42.