Buying my first pair of road shoes! Please help

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I love Sidi's they are so comfortable and functional - that said they are also expensive. They will however last a long time.

Bike shoes should be like regular shoes in that when you put them on they should fit well and feel good. If they pinch or rub or feel tight, those aren't the shoes for you. Keep in mind different materials need care. Sidi's are good leather and like any good leather side are flexible and breath. Some other shoes not so much. Just remember to try on everything. I tried a very expensive pair of Specialized shoes (over $300) which I bought and not listening to my own advise, never got used to them. They sit in a drawer practically brand new. Learned my lesson - always go with what works - for me Sidi's...

My original Sidis were their road shoes but I now buy their Dominators (MTB shoes) because I like the same pedal system on my road and MTBike (Time Alium for road and ZControl for MTB). Plus I got tired of walking around on the cleats and ruining them. I can't tell you how many Dura Ace cleats I wrecked!