So here's another question- do your bike shoes fit like street shoes, or, if you are doing rides in the 6-8 hour range, do you have to allow for some swelling? If so, how many sizes? For my running shoes, all are 1 size larger than my street shoe size, and I have some pairs that are 1.5 sizes larger for runs of longer than 6 hours. But, with my Shimanos, even after a 7 hour ride, I didn't notice any swelling or tightness. I wear thin bike socks.
Thanks,
Nanci
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08-27-2005, 12:38 PM #1
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08-29-2005, 09:42 AM #2
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Both my shoes have velcro straps so I don't think about it. I don't really "cinch" the straps down. I also wear thin socks and I believe I bought my road shoes in my size and my MTB shoes a .5 size up so I could wear heavier socks in the winter. But I also run and my running shoes are in my size, I just don't tighten the laces.
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