Shoe advice for narrower feet - esp Louis Garneau?
Hi all. I am finally going to invest in a clipless system. I am looking for the right shoes and getting tripped up. I think I have settled on SPD-compatibles - I want to go with the Shimano A530 pedal to give me a solid option for street shoes, since I frequently tool around town with the kids and wouldn't want to have to take an extra pair of shoes or clip all the time. Most of my rides, even longer (20+ miles) involve stopping for a bite to eat or something, so I've ruled out road shoes. My budget is <$100 and I wear around a 7.5. My problem is that most shoes are too wide for my foot. Also, I need velcro with no laces or buckles as these will also be used for triathlons. Yes, I want everything :o Shimanos are out - can't get them tight enough. Pearl Izumis just seemed uncomfortable. Sidis seem too expensive. So, I like the Specialized Riata, but I'm intrigued by the Louis Garneau Women's Multi Rx. I can't find them locally though, and wonder if anyone has experience with 1) sizing (do they rn narrow? Wide?) and 2) stiffness, since they seem to be a spin type shoe, would the Riata's be stiffer? If they are narrow and stiff, I might go that way because I don't need all the tread on the Riata. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
