Road shoes

[bonnypriest]

Thanks ladies! I know I can always count on you for great info. I'm going to try them both on in a couple of weeks. There's no selection for women here. We'll have to take a trip to Austin or San Antonio for sure. Thanks again!

[yetigooch]

Sidi, Sidi,Sidi.......These are the best cycling shoes (road or mountain) out there IMHO. Sidi's are so comfortable right out of the box that you can ride sockless if you wanted to. They do cost more but you can get pretty good deals around this time of year. How can you go wrong with Italian made shoes! :0)

[LivetoRide]

You can go wrong with them if they don't fit you! I can't think of too much worse than ill fitting cycling shoes. If Sidis do, however, fit, then I can't recommend them enough. And a lot of times you can find them for quite a bit cheaper online.

[bonnypriest]

I found a pair of women's Sidi Genius 6.6 (white, red & black...matches my bike...hehehe) at a bike shop about 3 hours away. Regular price over $450. They must be clearing out their stock of shoes or something. They're on sale for $190!!!!! Not very many sizes left & the size 42 might fit if they run small. I normally wear about a 8 1/2 to 9 shoe. More like a 9 usually. I'm going there on Sunday & I'm keeping my fingers crossed they're the right size. They would be awesome! Ooooooh...I hope I hope I hope!

[LivetoRide]

Depending on how you like your cycling shoes to fit they may work for you. I can wear an 8 1/2 to 9 1/2, sometimes 10, in regular shoes (I know, right!? I must just wear weirdly sized shoes..) and my Sidi's are 41's and 41.5's (I could maybe wear the 42's, but I haven't tried them).

[bonnypriest]

Depending on how you like your cycling shoes to fit they may work for you. I can wear an 8 1/2 to 9 1/2, sometimes 10, in regular shoes (I know, right!? I must just wear weirdly sized shoes..) and my Sidi's are 41's and 41.5's (I could maybe wear the 42's, but I haven't tried them).

Thanks LivetoRide! I'm going Sunday. Hopefully the 42's fit, but if not, it was worth a try. By the way...what's up with the huge range in shoes. I'm that way too & clothes are even worse!!! It's so hard to just order stuff online. It's always a crap shoot!

[LivetoRide]

No problem. And yes, clothing sizing is horrible too (one of the worst are the breeches I need for horseback riding...Ugh!)! Zappos and similiar sites (like their sister site 6pm, etc.) are your friend when they have what you want and at a decent price becasue of their fast and free two-way shipping. Anyways, I hope the 42's work for you!

[pinkbikes]

Depending on how you like your cycling shoes to fit they may work for you. I can wear an 8 1/2 to 9 1/2, sometimes 10, in regular shoes (I know, right!? I must just wear weirdly sized shoes..) and my Sidi's are 41's and 41.5's (I could maybe wear the 42's, but I haven't tried them).

Yes - I'm the same. Wear an 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 in US sizing for shoes and wear a 41 in Sidis (and also 41 in Shimano). Could get away with the 41.5 too I think but might find the 42 a bit too big.

I have had Shimano road shoes for a long time and liked them well enough - nice and roomy in the toes. But when I put on those Sidis (Genius 5.5?) it was like the angels singing! I think they are just the right shape for my feet (skinny heels and long skinny toes, if just a little broader through the ball). It all just comes down to what suits your foot best. I just bought myself some Sidi Giaus I don't really need in the sales because I like the Sidis so much).

The Sidis fit like a glove, whereas the Shimanos fit like a mitten!

[LivetoRide]

I have had Shimano road shoes for a long time and liked them well enough - nice and roomy in the toes. But when I put on those Sidis (Genius 5.5?) it was like the angels singing! I think they are just the right shape for my feet (skinny heels and long skinny toes, if just a little broader through the ball). It all just comes down to what suits your foot best. I just bought myself some Sidi Giaus I don't really need in the sales because I like the Sidis so much).

The Sidis fit like a glove, whereas the Shimanos fit like a mitten!

I too, found some of my Sidi's on major sale (online) and had to get another pair (they discontinued the blue flower color I really like). Sidis fit me well but I wouldn't complain if the toe box were a little larger.

[jdubble]

Yes - I'm the same. Wear an 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 in US sizing for shoes and wear a 41 in Sidis (and also 41 in Shimano). Could get away with the 41.5 too I think but might find the 42 a bit too big.

Sizing is so weird. My husband just bought me size 41 Sidi's for Christmas (my Shimanos are 41s) and they were *way* too small. I wear a 9, 9-1/2 or 10 in street shoes, depending on the shoe. The 41.5 Sidi fit but was snug, and I knew that once I put a different insole in there, they'd be too small. The 42 feels great though.