Question about Sidi shoes

[Triskeliongirl]

A key thing to know about sidi sizing is that they use half sizes to indicate a wider width, i.e. a 42 and 42.5 are the same length, but the 42.5 indicates that it has a wider width. So, if a 42 is too short bud width is good, you need to try a 43 not a 42.5.

[SadieKate]

Where did you find that info? The soles of my Sidis (5 pairs in sizes 38 and 38.5) are the same length, but the uppers are definitely a different length. The toe box is longer on the 38.5s.

[jobob]

Really? When I tried on size 42 they felt too short, but the 42.5 felt longer. I tried on 43's but they were definitely too long.

Perhaps it was the extra width that worked out for me ...

[SadieKate]

And yes I have been called Imelda.

These are all Sidi Dominators - size 38 and 38.5. I don't think it's just my little princess toes that feel the difference in the length of the uppers. The soles on all are marked 38.

[jobob]

And yes I have been called Imelda.

eh, I'd take that over Sasquatch

[Cyclo Kitty]

Big hooves need big shoes. I have Nike Katos in size 43 (women's) and tried some Diadora Ergo Plus in 43--no dice. In Shimanos, I need a 44 so that means men's--which seem pretty narrow in Shimano, but I'm not keen on how they feel under my foot.

Any suggestions for the larger-footed? I need new shoes because I'm now switching to Crank Brothers from SPDs on my road bike, leaving the SPDs on my commuter. And even if I switch over to Crank Brothers on both bikes, the Katos are giving me blisters on the end of my big toe!! Granted, I bought them in November and it's now July, but what a pain! (literally)

[Triskeliongirl]

Where did you find that info? The soles of my Sidis (5 pairs in sizes 38 and 38.5) are the same length, but the uppers are definitely a different length. The toe box is longer on the 38.5s.

When I bought my dominators several years ago, I first bought a 41, thought they were too tight when I tried them on again at home, and brought them back to the LBS, and asked them to exchange for a 41.5 and they told me this. I checked it online, and that was what sidi posted at that time, although I don't see that info. there now so I don't know if this means they have changed there sizing, or are just no longer explaining it as clearly. I bought the 42s and they are just great. My daughter got the 42.5s, and indeed the length is the same, but width is wider.

[SadieKate]

Eh, weird. You can clearly see mine are not.

Those Italians.

[Dianyla]

I'm pretty happy with my Sidi Dominators in the wide Mega 43 size. Normally I size at around a women's 10 EE/EEEE width, and I have a high arch/instep to make a very high volume foot.

Sasquatch, smasquatch.

[missymaya]

This thread has been helpful considering I would like to a buy a pair of Sidi's (there on the list at least) and that I have squares for feet. Does the catalog mention which women's shoes come in the megas or do they all come in the megas?
As for you "sasquatches" out there, I rowed with a girl who wore a 14 (US)..MENS!! No joke. Now those are some bigguns!

[Triskeliongirl]

Eh, weird. You can clearly see mine are not.

Those Italians.

Yeh, but mine and my daughters are! Hers are in new england and mine are in texas, so I can't take a pic. But, I can't help but wonder if they didn't change the sizing since this information was prominently posted at their website when I bought mine, but isn't there anymore.

I think the bottom line is you need to TRY THEM ON. Shoes are one of the hardest things to mail order..........

[Blueaegis]

I wish I read this thread before I bought my SIDI's. My Size 40 Diadora's fit great, they just wore out. I now need to toss my Size 40 Sidi's. Too narrow in the toe box.

I'll probably try to find another pair of Diadoras.