Bike shoes for short wide feet

[Geonz]

Have you tried men's (or boy's) shoes? (Or is that what you're talking about already) ... my feet run wide, and if it's casual at all, I just buy mens... though my feet are big enough to be a size 8 in men's. ("I'm a perfect size 8 ... in combat boots )

[GirlWonder]

I have somewhat small feet but also have pretty big bunions on each foot. Thus, my foot is wide at the bunion site but narrower just about everywhere else. What worked for me is to buy the shoes a little big to give more room for the "wide'" parts of my feet. Since I have a smaller foot…there was no way I could fit into the smallest "men's" sizes that came in wides. I could not find any "wides" in woman sizes.

It might also help to get a pair of shoes with three straps as opposed to two so that you can adjust each strap according to the wideness of the foot in various areas.

I got a pair of each of these below, which are basically the same shoe with different soles, one for MTB and one for Road.

Zeta Mesh Women's Road Cycling Shoes

And
Bullet 2 Mesh Women's Mountain Bike Shoes

[DeniseGoldberg]

Short feet? I also wear a size 6, but I've always thought of my feet as small rather than short. Your description made me smile!

I also have a high arch, so I have problems finding shoes. I have been very happy with Sidi Dominator shoes (MTB, although I only ride on the road). They have 3 straps (2 velcro, one ratchet) so I have plenty of space for adjusments. One word of caution though - the Sidis run small. So if you want to try them, you may need to size up from your normal shoe size.

--- Denise

[Surlygirl]

I wear a 6.5 shoe and D width. The specialized shoes fit me great and the Riatas have three velcro straps so I can adjust them. They are mountain bike shoes and I use them on my road bike with crank brothers pedals and cleats.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=15740

Click on the "enlarge" to see the pic of them.

[Crankin]

I have small (5.5-6.0) feet, which are medium width, with a narrow heel. But I have a bunion on my left foot and both feet swell when it gets hot (when i am riding). I wear Sidi Dominators (like Denise), but they do come in 'mega" width. So, normally i would wear a 36 in regular shoes and I bought 38 megas for my road shoes. The rachet makes a difference, so you can losen as you ride. This is also good for winter riding, when I wear woolie bullies. My mountain shoes are also Sidis, but they don't have a rachet and are 37s. (regular). They are fine for spin class, but if it's hot and I'm mountain biking, it can get uncomfortable.

[Dogmama]

[QUOTE=GirlWonder]Zeta Mesh Women's Road Cycling Shoes

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Those are my shoes too. Both road and MTB. I have duck feet like yours. I'll never tip over.

[Fitmiss]

... Another vote for Sidi Dominators. I have a medium + with foot. I wear a US 6.5 and needed a Women's 38.5. In most of the other shoes, I fit into a 38. The Sidis appear to be a little "shorter" than some of the other shoes. I did not find them too narrow. One of the differences you will find beween the women's and men's versions is that the heel is narrower in the women's shoe.

I really love my shoes. They are great! I have the black but would love a pair of the rose/red color as well.