Size 35 cycling shoes..where to buy?

[alimey]

I'm reading this from the UK & I am a small 36. Some brands/models run small. In a couple of my shoes I take a 37 (which I have never taken in any other shoe). So therefore, someone taking a 35 should find that some size 36 MIGHT fit. I think Specialized run true to size whilst Shimano vary a lot depending on model - my carbon soled Shimanos are size 37. Keen cycling sandals in a 36 are pretty small. Also i got rid of some Pearl Izumi that were too small in a 36. It's a really bad idea to buy shoes that are too big (either because you can't find a smaller size, or because you need the width) - it makes it very difficult to get the cleats in the right place.

Sidis are probably also worth a try. If the person is in the UK, I would Google the Cycle Promotions sales - they have a range of odd sizes, often very small.

I find it almost impossibly to buy trail running shoes & many other types in the UK as most brands start at a 4/37. Some people have told me that you feet get bigger (spread?) with age - I do hope so!

[Kathi]

I'm reading this from the UK & I am a small 36. Some brands/models run small. In a couple of my shoes I take a 37 (which I have never taken in any other shoe). So therefore, someone taking a 35 should find that some size 36 MIGHT fit. I think Specialized run true to size whilst Shimano vary a lot depending on model - my carbon soled Shimanos are size 37. Keen cycling sandals in a 36 are pretty small. Also i got rid of some Pearl Izumi that were too small in a 36. It's a really bad idea to buy shoes that are too big (either because you can't find a smaller size, or because you need the width) - it makes it very difficult to get the cleats in the right place.

Sidis are probably also worth a try. If the person is in the UK, I would Google the Cycle Promotions sales - they have a range of odd sizes, often very small.

I find it almost impossibly to buy trail running shoes & many other types in the UK as most brands start at a 4/37. Some people have told me that you feet get bigger (spread?) with age - I do hope so!

I made that comment yesterday, I thought your feet were supposed to get bigger as you age. Maybe a half size? In my 20's I wore a size 5 but now I'm in my 60's and I wear a 5.5 and ocassionally a 6. Problem is, most shoes are too wide for my feet and many shoe stores don't carry sizes smaller than a 6.

I'm also looking for new cycling shoes, my Sidis are 6 yrs old and I lucked out finding a good sale on them back then. I'm shopping local stores this weekend, wish me luck!

[Crankin]

I usually wear a size 36 or 35.5 in regular shoes. However, my Sidis are 38s. She should try a pair!

[Kathi]

Today I tried on a Specialized mtn bike shoe in a 36 and the fit was pretty good, loved the wider toe box but the buckle over the instep seemed too low for my higher instep. Also found a Sidi in a 38 but it was to big. I'm now looking for Sidi in a 36. Couldn't find any other brand in a small size.

[Kathi]

Went shopping again today. 36 Sidi was too small, 37 was perfect. Better fit (narrower) than the Specialized. I guess I just have a Sidi foot.