Shoe me!!

[Blueberry]

I am sitting here with a brand new pair of SIDI Dominators on my feet. They are a size 40. I have wide feet and often end up wearing a size 9 even though my feet are only the length of an 8.

I am trying to decide whether I can keep these beautiful dusty rose and red shoes, or if i have to send them back. For some reason they never have size 41's.

So they are kind of tight but lengthwise, they are just right.

i hope that helps.

Mimi-

I would be very surprised if you could comfortably wear a 40. I wear an 8.5 normally (or a 39 in most Dansko clogs) and have WIDE feet, and my old Sidis are a 41 (and I had wondered whether they were too snug). The 41's appeared back briefly on Sunday (I think), and I ordered them. After all of the Nashbar discussion, though, I certainly hope they have them

Good luck whatever you decide

CA

[TrekJeni]

I too was going to suggest shopping here at TE for the sidi shoes. I am giving the bike shop until tomorrow (2 weeks later for a 2 day delivery). And if they don't call, I am calling TE to see about a pair of Sidi's.

FYI
It's probably not your bike shop's fault for the Sidi order not being here. My BF manages his family's bike shop and put his Sidi order in more than TWO WEEKS ago and still hasn't gotten it. He says the customer service sucks but they have a good product. He's heard an earful from me for the last week as he ordered the full size range and I'm dying to figure out which size is right for me. I have a RR this weekend and will be wearing my mountain bike shoes AGAIN. Once I figure out which size I wear, I'm going with the cheaper of the carbon pairs. BUT I CAN'T GET ANY UNTIL THE STUPID ORDER COMES IN!!!

Call your LBS and see if they're running into the same problem!

Jeni

[mimitabby]

Mimi...nice feet! Look at the difference between yours and mine...mine are sooooooo narrow and flat! Like my Teva tan lines? I can't believe I'm actually posting a picture of my feet. And a HUGE picture at that...I don't know how to make pictures smaller!

So what shoes should I be wearing? My current pair are PI road shoes...quite comfy until I get to about mile 20 and I get numb toes and hot spots. I had to buy them on the small side just so my feet wouldn't slip out at the heel. Have tried different insoles, repositioning my cleats, etc., but it doesn't help. The only thing that helps is stopping to get off the bike. But once I get back on the bike, hot spots and numbness return. I'm getting very frustrated.

Sara, you definitely have shoe feet as opposed to mine. note how your big toes point towards the center. That only happens in feet where you have been pushing them into shoes. People who never wear shoes do not have big toes like that; they actually tend to go out instead of in. From what I can see (and i'm no expert) YOUR feet would probably fit SIDI's nicely.

Since you have such lovely slim feet, why don't you wear wool socks under your shoes and see if that helps?

[mimitabby]

okay all you foot/shoe experts. Should i go up 1/2 size or a full size??

(from the 40's that are snug on my feet)


HELP!!

[mtbdarby]

For what it's worth, if you need room in the toe box Nikes run wide. Especially compared to Sidis. I love my Sidis but as my bunion gets worse on my right foot, some toes go numb during longer rides because they are a narrower shoe on the average. Time to get my orthodics.....

[Ninabike]

Mimi, Have you thought about trying the 0.5 size in the 40? I wear a 38 and my old pair of Sidi's were 38. Then I got a 38.5 in Genius and Dominator shoes and it made a HUGE difference in the toe box width. I have chronic issues with my feet (bunion, arthritis, etc.) and now my Sidi shoes are among the most comfortable of all my shoes.

[Ninabike]

okay all you foot/shoe experts. Should i go up 1/2 size or a full size??

(from the 40's that are snug on my feet)


HELP!!

Sorry, my above post was a little late.

[Biker Jo]

If it will help any, I normally wear a 6.5 wide shoe. I had originally gotten a size 40 Sidi Bullets, which were not very comfortable - the tongue was hitting me in my toes and instep. I was able to exchange them (and pay the difference) for a pair of 39.5 Sidi Dominators, and I couldn't be happier! I also have a problem with bunions and other assorted foot problems, and I definitely have enough room in the toe box.

Jo

[mimitabby]

Thanks gals

I just ordered the 41's at full price. (argh)

I really like the color and I know the shoes I have are sloppy cheap shoes.
and I also know that NO ONE has the 41's on sale .. or even HAS them.
except this one little store...

[short cut sally]

well, the bike shop called, my shoes are in to try. I was only able to try on the 39.5, they didn't have any 40's, and I am fussy (bunions-after reading this post I am concerned, but glad I am trying on the 40's too) . I have to wait until tomorrow to go to the shop, its 2 hours one way and they are open late tomorrow night. The only bad part is that DH will probably go with me. HE has NO idea how much these shoes cost and how much the pedals I want also cost..oh my god..he is going to die. (life insurance policy=shoes/pedals for remainder of life..hhhmmmm ). I can see the eyes roll back and head striking the carpeted floor now...but I HAVE TO HAVE THOSE SHOES......this addiction is soooooo...bad..

[mimitabby]

oh Shelly i feel your pain. Lucky me, my DH already has a pair so he already knew what the damage was going to be!!

[Blueberry]

Wow! I was really lucky to get the 41's from Nashbar - seriously, they came back in stock for a very short time If they don't fit, I'll let TE know before I send them back in case anyone wants them....

But they better fit just like my old ones

[mimitabby]

Ca_in_NC they were probably a return. Just like the 40's I have right now.
You're luckier than I.

[Flybye]

Okay - I have determined a few things from all of your posts/pictures.
First - THANKYA, I am in your debt
Second - I think I will fit a men's 43.5 Guess I'm not quite a "49 Clementine"
Third - SIDI's in women aren't made in my size, so now I am off to explore men's shoes.

I hope this thread helps others as much as it has me.
I have checked out SIDI, Nikes, Diadoras, and Carnacs. I know more 'bout shoes than I did in the beginning.

Thanks!

[GLC1968]

Just as a general bit of hopefully helpful information...

If anyone has flat feet (ie, no arches to speak of) a very good shoe brand to consider is Specialized. Their 'body geometry' technology has created a shoe that is designed to work for those who pronate (which most people do...but not everyone). If you have flat feet, it is highly likely that you also pronate and therefore, a Specialized shoe should work well.

I have short, flat feet that pronate and I need a wide toe box. I bought my specialized road shoes originally because they were the only pair my LBS had in my size at the time. Luckily, I loved them from the start. I've since been to a specialist and she said that I picked the right shoe for my foot (phew!).