Shoe comparison
Ross Gardner
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Shoes can vary from make to make, when it comes to sizing. I have had so much trouble in the past with this. I know my shoes size last time I measured was 8 1/2, and I have measure 222.5mm to 245mm wide (D/E). So when it comes to buying cycling shoes, I need some advice. I'm going for flat pedal:
Five Ten Impact VXi or Five Ten Freerider Contact.
The FIve Ten IMpact VXi are apparently, "Wide." I don't know if my feet are wide enough.
Any idea on what size to get for my official shoe size (trainers are 9s and walking shoes/sandals/leather shoes are 8 1/2)?
Are there any other shoes you recommend?
Five Ten Impact VXi or Five Ten Freerider Contact.
The FIve Ten IMpact VXi are apparently, "Wide." I don't know if my feet are wide enough.
Any idea on what size to get for my official shoe size (trainers are 9s and walking shoes/sandals/leather shoes are 8 1/2)?
Are there any other shoes you recommend?
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Get both and send the one you don't want back0
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JGTR wrote:Get both and send the one you don't want back
The issue is that if I try them out, I can't return them... that's the entire point of asking.
Sure, it's an option... I guess there's a part of me trying to avoid postage fees, but if I get them from Ebay, I can use their returns policy (which is free).
The worry was there, because having a certain size being comfortable and a certain size being the right size can be two different things. So I was looking for experience. I could buy two different sizes, admittedly.
The size thing is a side issue: I shouldn't have put it in.
So that's why I'm looking for shoe advice. Also any input about other shoes.0 -
I normally wear a size 9 shoe but had to go up to a 9.5 with Freeriders.“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
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Ross Gardner wrote:JGTR wrote:Get both and send the one you don't want back
The issue is that if I try them out, I can't return them... that's the entire point of asking.
Sure, it's an option... I guess there's a part of me trying to avoid postage fees, but if I get them from Ebay, I can use their returns policy (which is free).
Most places like Chain Reaction Cycles have excellent returns, so getting a couple of sizes and sending back the ones that don't fit is what most people do.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Adidas trail cross with 5/10 stealth soles, I'm an 8.5 and that's what I ordered, fit spot on.
If you register for an online account you get a 15% discount code to use + I'm sure it's free returns win winCube reaction gtc race 2011 26er, Canyon spectral al 8.0 2014, cube reaction gtc race 2015 29er
How much for that!!!!!0 -
Angus Young wrote:Most places like Chain Reaction Cycles have excellent returns, so getting a couple of sizes and sending back the ones that don't fit is what most people do.
OK, thanks.Gazcarsf1 wrote:Adidas trail cross with 5/10 stealth soles, I'm an 8.5 and that's what I ordered, fit spot on.
If you register for an online account you get a 15% discount code to use + I'm sure it's free returns win win
Will have to try, thanks.0 -
Ross Gardner wrote:Gazcarsf1 wrote:Adidas trail cross with 5/10 stealth soles, I'm an 8.5 and that's what I ordered, fit spot on.
If you register for an online account you get a 15% discount code to use + I'm sure it's free returns win win
Will have to try, thanks.
They're getting very good reviews and, as they own Five Ten, they get to use the same, much praised rubber on the soles.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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I have got the Five Ten Freerider Contacts: thank you for the advice.0
