I ordered a batch from Competitive Cyclist. Shipped all but 1 back. Easier than ordering/returning and repeating, but it was an interesting credit card bill.
Ted On Aug 21, 2023, at 11:18 AM, 'Kurt Henry' via RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Ted, maybe I should reconsider Sidis? I had a pair 15+ years ago that I never gelled with. My feet have changed since, so I should be open minded. The great part is that availability is about to become less of an issue. QBP has picked up distribution:
QBP takes over US distribution of Sidi shoes | Bicycle Retailer and Industry NewsKurt Henry Lancaster, PA On Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:08:33 AM UTC-4 ted...@gmail.com wrote:
I started with the Lakes, which are very good. But after some trial and error (and a spat of ordering 7 different shoes shipped to home and returning 6), I’ve settled on the Sidi’s. Not the classic leather look by any stretch, but wider than the widest Lake’s by my feet and feel.
Pluses for Lake…less expensive, easier to buy (US based mfg website and warehouse), great customer service, great shoes.
Finding the right size and model from Sidi can be interesting at times. Their US distribution seems….challenged.
On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10:00:12 PM UTC-5 Kurt Henry wrote:
Eric, I've recently been on a similar search. My feet are wide, though not overly so. The bigger issue for me is that after a few years of wearing exclusively foot-shaped shoes, such as Birkenstocks, Lems, and Altras, and wearing Correct Toes to help with Morton's Neuroma, my feet won't tolerate shoes that bunch up my toes. My big toes are the worst offenders and cycling shoes commonly go for a pointy look. As a result, even 'wide' cycling shoes that can accommodate high volume feet aren't generally comfortable for me. So, please take my thoughts here with a grain of salt.
Bont has a wide fitting that has a decent amount of room but the shape at the front didn't work for me. Many models (all?) are heat moldable, making minor tweaks for comfort a possibility. I just posted a pair of those on i-BOB after deciding that a minor adjustment wasn't going to cut it for me.
I also recently tried a series of Lakes on different lasts. Lake's Sport and Competition lasts in wide fittings offer a good bit of room but still come to a bit of a point. You might find they work for you, though. The Race lasts are available in an extra wide that has a good bit of volume through the body of the shoe but similarly did not work for me. Lake has also introduced a Comfort Plus last ( Lake Cycling Shoes – The Comfort Plus Last). They might win an award for 'least attractive cycling shoe' and the mountain version I ordered won't win any weight weenie competitions, but the fit is really good. The picture of the sole is not far off from some of the 'foot shape' shoes. If you're considering the Stomp Lox, they might be an option.
Specialized has a new last for their high-end shoes that they have modified based on their in-house fittings. It showed up recently in the S-Works Recon model ( S-Works Recon | Specialized.com). I ordered a pair last week that I'm pretty certain are going back. I can confirm that they have more volume than I expected. I pulled the insole out and used a half-length insert with metatarsal pad to free up toe room and it's a...pretty good... fit. But I don't want to pay that price for a shoe if the fit is not just right.
Shimano has a tour last ( LAST TECHNOLOGY | SHIMANO GEAR) that is supposed to be roomier as well. I have a pair of SH-EX700s that should land tomorrow. I'll follow up if those turn out to be a winner.
Finally, you already found the Stomp Lox. I would have ordered a pair of those earlier in this misadventure had Ron not been sold out.
Good luck! Kurt Henry
Lancaster, PA I noticed some discussion from other widefoot cyclists over in another thread about a pair of Dromarti shoes that are for sale. At the risk of further drifting a simple For Sale post I thought I'd start a new thread.
I wear an 11.5 EEE and just assumed I could never squeeze my foot into one of those fine Dromarti road slippers. Their sizing page says they aren't designed for wide or "high volume" feet! Are there any proper cycling shoes out there that accommodate serious width?
The Stomp Lox shoes seem to be vaguely styled after Birkenstocks though I don't have any first-hand experience. A Birkenstock size 45 fits me well. According to the sizing chart it seems that both and 11 and 12 size Stomp Lox will accommodate my foot which measures 26.5cm in circumference.
The Stomp Lox made for Ron's Bikes are all made in Japan. Stomp Lox available anywhere else are made in China.
William Lennon in Derbyshire offers classic leather cycling shoes, but they're designed with flat soles for traditional toe clips. I don't see any wide offerings.
Steel Vintage Bikes in Berlin offers a few nice leather options with flat soles. Doesn't seem they're for wide feet, either.
If you have any recs or tips let's hear them!
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