Sidi Genius 5.5 Shoe Last (W)...

[Miranda]

To stretch leather, do a online search for equestrian "boot stretch" products. There are some sprays that work for all kinds of leather uppers. I'm not sure how well it'd work on Lorica, but if it doesn't work, I don't think it'd hurt anything.

You spray the inside of the shoe lightly and then you put the shoe on for a while.

If you don't want to try chemicals, you can try soaking some towels in hot water and wrapping them around your feet while wearing the shoes. The uppers will soften and stretch.

You can try wearing a slightly thicker sock to do that, but be careful you don't stretch them too much.

I just wish I could install a Sidi heel cup on Specialized shoes. Then I'd be really happy.

Thx for sharing that tip on stretching. I know... that womens Sidi heel cup is perfect. I have been hoarding all these shoes in lieu of the pod doc appt. next week. I am so glad it's almost time. For my shoes that I have been holding out of my TE order thx the lord for 90 days to decide. Maybe there's hope. The ladies are much nice looking than a lot of the mens. But, crud... it's rare to actually get function and fashion to work in one package.

[aicabsolut]

I was thinking... I know Northwaves run large and seem to be for a larger volume foot than some other brands. I don't know if they make women's shoes, but you might want to look into that if you strike out with all the pairs you're considering now.

[Miranda]

I was thinking... I know Northwaves run large and seem to be for a larger volume foot than some other brands. I don't know if they make women's shoes, but you might want to look into that if you strike out with all the pairs you're considering now.

OK, thx for the info on that. I have seen this brand pop up while web shopping, but never really knew much about it. Any of our lbs do not carry it on hand. It always amazes me the things I learn about on this forum.

[OakLeaf]

Hmmmm - on the off chance that someone from Specialized is listening, since they seem to have responded to consumer complaints about the seams on the Jett saddles -

My Specialized shoes fit me without heel slip, but only with the ratchet in the tighter position and the strap cinched ALL the way. So that's two of us just in this thread who could use for the ratchet's tighter position to be tighter than it is now. A very simple redesign that would solve a big problem for who knows how many people...

[mayanorange]

I don't have the smallest feet in the world, but I agree with you, I crank the ratchet pretty far on Specialized to get them snug, so I have to be careful or the tongue gets all bunched up. But their arch support is superior, so I deal with it.

[aicabsolut]

Hmmmm - on the off chance that someone from Specialized is listening, since they seem to have responded to consumer complaints about the seams on the Jett saddles -

My Specialized shoes fit me without heel slip, but only with the ratchet in the tighter position and the strap cinched ALL the way. So that's two of us just in this thread who could use for the ratchet's tighter position to be tighter than it is now. A very simple redesign that would solve a big problem for who knows how many people...

Have you moved the strap to the shortest position at the attachment screw too? I think I put mine in the middle notch.

I don't have that problem. I have the problem that I get some heel slip unless I tighten the ratchet such that my feet go numb/hurt.