Wanted--road shoes

[Trek-chick]

I need road shoes for my first attempt at clippless pedals. I Have Look peadals so, anything that works with their cleat in size 40 (I wear 8.5 street shoes)

Thanks

[indysteel]

I need road shoes for my first attempt at clippless pedals. I Have Look peadals so, anything that works with their cleat in size 40 (I wear 8.5 street shoes)

Thanks

I don't have any shoes to sell you, but I would give you some advice. I would strongly urge you to go to any of the bike shops in your area and actually try on some shoes. From my experience, they each fit a little differently and some will likely work for your foot and some likely won't work at all. I, for one, can only buy SIDI shoes, as all other brands are to wide in the heel. Once you find a brand and style that works, that would be the time to find a used pair (or an online sale). I'd also note that you may need to go up a size or two. I wear a 7.5 in street shoes but I wear a 40 or 41 in cycling shoes.

[Trek-chick]

indysteel,

Thanks for the advice. This is all new territory for me, since I have never used clipless pedals before. I will definitely go and try some on first.

[indysteel]

When you're trying them on, aim for a shoe that fits snugly enough that you don't get much, if any, movement in the heel, but isn't so tightthat the shoes will be uncomfortable when your feet swell in summer heat or when you're wearing thicker socks come winter. Bring the socks with you that you're likely to wear while cycling. For me, the deal breaker is always movement in the heel. I also went up a size in my SIDIS to allow for a bit more comfort come summer.

[Biciclista]

I love my SIDIs too, but i first bought an inexpensive pair made by a major sports company (Adidas, Nike? I forget) which worked for when I was first learning and instead of spending hundreds i spent $40.