Road shoes

[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.

[Owlie]

I wear anywhere between an 8-1/2 to 10 in street shoes. I wear a 41 in Specialized. I tried on a pair of size 41 Sidis and it was on the small side. My guess is that I probably need a 42 or 42.5.

[SLash]

I'm treating myself to a new pair of road shoes before the riding season kicks in and am looking at Specialized.

I ride with Sidis now, actually it's all I've ever worn, but I'm going to go with Specialized; in part because of the wider toe box but also because of the Body Geometry footbeds and shims.

Those that have Specialized, which shoe do you have? Thanks.

[WindingRoad]

I wear a 9.5 - 10 tennis shoe, but my Sidi's are a 41.5 - 42. I actually like the 42's best b/c they have room for my thicker socks.

[nscrbug]

I wear a 10 in street shoes, and a 10.5 in running shoes. I've tried on Sidis in the past, and even the 43 felt snug and my toes felt squished together. I've owned a few pairs of Specialized MTB shoes in a 42, and those felt a tad bit roomier. But it wasn't until I discovered Northwave cycling shoes, before I truly felt comfort. I have 2 pairs of Northwaves now...road shoes for my road riding, and a pair of MTB shoes for spin classes. I wear a 42 in Northwaves and the fit is simply perfect. The toe box is wider, giving me plenty of room to splay out my goofy hammertoes...while the heel area is slightly narrower to prevent heel slippage. My only gripe is that I wish Northwave produced a larger variety of women's road shoes. Their men's line is substantial, but the women's line is lacking.

[LivetoRide]

If you haven't already, you may want to check out Sidi's "Mega" shoes.

[SLash]

I wear a 10 in street shoes, and a 10.5 in running shoes. I've tried on Sidis in the past, and even the 43 felt snug and my toes felt squished together. I've owned a few pairs of Specialized MTB shoes in a 42, and those felt a tad bit roomier. But it wasn't until I discovered Northwave cycling shoes, before I truly felt comfort. I have 2 pairs of Northwaves now...road shoes for my road riding, and a pair of MTB shoes for spin classes. I wear a 42 in Northwaves and the fit is simply perfect. The toe box is wider, giving me plenty of room to splay out my goofy hammertoes...while the heel area is slightly narrower to prevent heel slippage. My only gripe is that I wish Northwave produced a larger variety of women's road shoes. Their men's line is substantial, but the women's line is lacking.

I've never looked at Northwaves, but based on the wide toe box and narrower heel they might be just what I need. Thanks.