men's mountain bike shoes

[oldbikah]

Can anyone suggest mountain bike shoe brands for men for REALLY wide feet? DH has size 9 1/2 EEEE feet and I am trying to encourage him to bike to shed some pounds. He asked about shoes--and anything I can do to encourage him..... (he won't look on his own!) Pls ask your male significant others, friends, etc. for me!

[Nanci]

Sidi Dominator Megas are wide (and expensive).

[tattiefritter]

I would have thought your best chance of finding wide shoes would be with "American" rather than "European" brands. I have found Specialized and Pearl Izumi and Cannondale shoes to be reasonably wide, much wider than my Diadora and Shimano ones.

[bike4ever]

Pearl Izumi is wider than Shimano and it also has a more roomier toe box (wiggle room). I agree with Nanci - Sidi Dominator mega wide.

[Dianyla]

Sidi Megas, hands (feet?) down. I am anywhere from a 2E to a 4E and my men's Sidi Dominator Megas in size 43 fit me perfectly.

The "slightly wider than usual" shoes made by the other brands mentioned are probably ok if you're a D or single E width.

[Cari]

Sidi Megas, for sure. The Sidi Dominator 5 Mega Loricas are kind of expensive at $230 but you can also go with the Sidi Bullet 2 Mega Mesh which are $150.

~Cari

[Dianyla]

Sidi Megas, for sure. The Sidi Dominator 5 Mega Loricas are kind of expensive at $230 but you can also go with the Sidi Bullet 2 Mega Mesh which are $150.

Ooh, I didn't know they made a mesh shoe! That'd be nice for summertime. You Evil Gear Enabler!