The Low-Down on Road Pedals -- gimme yer thoughts

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They were pretty stiff and light. A nice shoe...though the heels were always a little loose on me. It's why I never even tried the men's Dominators or Megas. I knew if the women's were big through the heels that the men's version would be worse. My LGs are MUCH snugger through the heel, but still roomy enough through the toes. I'll bet women's LGs would be a good fit if you have narrow heels.

I totally get that foot ache. That's what led me to decide that it was time to switch to real road pedals. I started to feel on long/hard rides like my shoe was flexing over the lateral sides of my pedals, creating a bit of a hot spot and irritated peroneal tendons. Hopefully the stiffer shoes and larger pedal platform will solve that.

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They were pretty stiff and light. A nice shoe...though the heels were always a little loose on me. It's why I never even tried the men's Dominators or Megas. I knew if the women's were big through the heels that the men's version would be worse. My LGs are MUCH snugger through the heel, but still roomy enough through the toes. I'll bet women's LGs would be a good fit if you have narrow heels.

I totally get that foot ache. That's what led me to decide that it was time to switch to real road pedals. I started to feel on long/hard rides like my shoe was flexing over the lateral sides of my pedals, creating a bit of a hot spot and irritated peroneal tendons. Hopefully the stiffer shoes and larger pedal platform will solve that.

Okay, thanks. Not in the budget right now, unfortunately, but at least I can go find somewhere to try them on and hang out on STP or Nashbar or somewhere!
I don't feel like it's anything to do with the cleat, necessarily (though I may be happier with a larger pedal platform eventually). No hot spots or anything. I just feel like I've walked the whole way.