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fiverears
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I don't have a LBS so my only buying option is the internet, and omg there's so much.
I am after a new saddle and some new shoes with SPD cleats, preferably MTB shoes so I can at least walk in them, I don't fancy buying/trying then having to send back in the current situation. so is there any paticular brand of shoe where I would have to size up, or a brand where it fits as true to size.? any input appreciated.
I am after a new saddle and some new shoes with SPD cleats, preferably MTB shoes so I can at least walk in them, I don't fancy buying/trying then having to send back in the current situation. so is there any paticular brand of shoe where I would have to size up, or a brand where it fits as true to size.? any input appreciated.
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Saddles are very hard to recommend as you'll understand because every backside is different!
That said, the Fabric Scoop is a design that seems to work for a lot of people.
Shoes - I've always liked Shimano but you really do have to size up. Northwave too.
If you settle on a particular make and model you can always post on here and someone will probably have some advice. Or read the reviews on somewhere like Wiggle that often contain sizing info.0 -
I used this after trying various sizes of Sidis and it was accurate for them.
It may be equally accurates for the others.
https://karysmatik.wordpress.com/2010/08/12/what-size-sidi-shoe-should-i-buy/The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Planet X do decent own brand MTB shoes.
They have a measuring guide so you can use that.0 -
To be honest you will most likely have to buy several shoes and send most of them back as you will need to try on several to find one that fits your feet properly. The only way to avoid this is already know what shoe fits you and buy another pair.fiverears said:I don't fancy buying/trying then having to send back in the current situation. so is there any paticular brand of shoe where I would have to size up, or a brand where it fits as true to size.? any input appreciated.
Different shoe manufacturers use different lasts (a last is the foot shape used to make a shoe). These are all slightly different shapes which is why the same 'size' from different manufacturers fit differently. Don't be hung up on getting a particular size number. Just get shoes that fit properly whatever size they are.
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Yes I ordered 5 pairs of shoes from Wiggle and sent 4 back. I doubt many LBSs would have as much choice near my size. The parcel drop off system they used worked well.I want to climb hills so badly;
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I have to size up for Giro, but find Northwave, Fizik and Specialised true to size at 47.0
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I have a pair of Specialized's intro level mtb shoes (sport?) and they have been very comfortable even if they are not the lightest or stiffest shoes you can buy. My road bike shoes are Shimano with a carbon sole but the mtb shoes have been fine for rides like the Fred Whitton. My advice, based on my experience with Northwave, shimano and Specialized bike shoes, would be to buy bike shoes at the same size as you buy running shoes, which is generally a size up from normal shoes. Of course, YMMV...0
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thax all for the responses
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I have Specialized and Northwave in 43, and both seem very similar in fit, and both fit true to size (I am 43 in pretty much all footwear, including 'normal' shoes and trainers etc).0
