cycling shoes for extra small feet

[Kedwards]

My apologies if this belongs in another forum, such as gear, but I wanted to get as much input as I could from women in the know. I figured if anyone knew the solution to this dilemma, someone here would.

Has anyone had any success finding cycling shoes in the 34-35 range? Size 36 seems to be the smallest anyone makes, as far as I could find.

Thank you

[batsheva]

i think they run very small - i take a 36 in regular shoes but a 38 in cycling shoes and they are not at all loose-- have you tried any shoes on in size 37 or 38, or are you just looking online? my friends all take a couple of sizes higher than their regular shoe size in cycling shoes also...

[wildeny]

I second that. I took one size larger when ordered the shoes online. It's already too fit. Probably two size larger may be OK with me.

Maybe you can try #36.

[Becky]

I agree with the other posters. My euro size in street shoes is 39, in most cycling shoes is 40, and in Sidi cycling shoes is 41. I'd try a few things on- you may be pleasantly surprised to find that a 36 fits!

[bouncybouncy]

Some brands have varied widths as well...if that helps at all.

I have seen children around here in nice cycling shoes, have you looked into childrens sizing?

I had to send Sidi a letter asking if they had a crash replacement policy (hubby had to have his brand new shoe (a week old ) CUT off of his foot in a mtb accident.) They were very nice and prompt with a reply...call them and any other brand you have interest in. I personally like Shimano cause I have a fat, short foot and they fit nice! (size 36) I wear a 6 in a running shoe

Good Luck

[Running Mommy]

a lot of the bmx kids clip in, and those shoes go down to a size 1 which I believe is like a 33. If you dont mind wearing a mountain type shoe check out the Fly racing talon II. Also a company called THE is coming out with a shoe called the little clipper. It's silver and black and look very nice. Those are only available in smaller sizes.
Good luck

[Eden]

I'll third or fourth trying Sidis. I'm an american size 5 or 5 1/2 usually and I take a 37 Sidi. I tried a pair of 36s once and they were too small. You can't get the highest end shoes.... but at least they carry them.

I just looked at Sidi's shoe size converter.... they are at least a size off other ones I'v seen. Most converters put a 37 in the 6.5 - 7 American range. Sidi puts a 37 right where I need it to be... a 5.5... they go down to a 36 in some models, which they say is equal to about a 4.5 here.

[alimey]

Hi

I take a 35/36 - never a 37 & I found some Shimano road shoes which were size 35 & way too small (ie;, Shimano probably make a shoe that will fit you). Your other option is Keen commuter sandals - I got a US size 5 & they fit well (all other sandals are far too big).

to be honest cycling shoes are less of a problem to me than regular shoes - in the Uk because we lack a large Asian market pretty much nothing starts under a size 37!

[Susan Otcenas]

Hi - we have Shimano, Louis Garneau and Sidi all down to size 36 (not all Sidis come in 36, but some do). A size 36 sidi is probably the smallest of the bunch. If you are really truly a size sidi 35, you might try to find a european retailer to ship you one. Sidi does make a 35 in a very limited # of styles, but the US importer does not bring it in to this country, due to a lack of demand. In all our years of business (nearly 11), I've only had one adult female customer truly need the sidi 35 - but you might be the 2nd.

Susan

[Aggie_Ama]

I had to send Sidi a letter asking if they had a crash replacement policy (hubby had to have his brand new shoe (a week old ) CUT off of his foot in a mtb accident.)

At least they didn't have to cut off his foot which is how I read this at first. Man I need a nap!

[fidlfreek]

I agree w/ Susan! I wear a Sidi road shoe size 39 *regular width and I have a narrow foot, thats how narrow they run* and in street shoes I normally buy a 7N. I also have a pair of Pearl Izumi tri shoes in a 37.5. That just shows you how small the Sidi shoes run. You might try experimenting with a slightly thicker than normal cycling sock as well. I wear a running sock instead and it works like a charm.

[katluvr]

I bet a 36 would work for you.
I wear a size 4 (US size) in women's dress shoes.
But I wear a 36 in biking shoes...remember you feet will swell. And they are stiff shoes and I swear run small! I am in specialized. I used to wear nike.
I wear a 6.5 in runnign shoes...talk about needing some room.
So luckily in the athletic world I am in the normal size range!

So give it a try.....

[Jiffer]

I 5th or 6th Sidis. I can't say their smallest size, but I actually needed larger than the largest they make for women. I don't remember the length, but I'm a women's 10 in regular people shoe terms. So, I had to get a men's. But the reason I got Sidis is because I have an extremely narrow foot and I was swimming in my Shimanos. Sidis fit nice and snugly around your foot and can be tightened or loosened in that regard.

[Mr. SR500]

Trek store in Columbus, Ohio had a table of clearance Nike shoes for $10 each. Most all were 35 with a couple 36 womens. Had at least one carbon sole road shoe ($199 list). Give them a call I bet they would ship to you.

[Kedwards]

Wow, thank you so much for all the responses.
The shoes are not for me, but for a friend.
I have e-mailed her a link to this thread and hopefully she will have luck following some of the leads you have suggested.