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    Peter Cole
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    Cwazee Yeti said:

    I've always had a bit of trouble fitting cycling shoes. I have long,
    yet very low volume, feet and can never find a pair of shoes that


    give

    Quoted message said:

    me that snug, "fits like a glove" feel. If I go down a size, I get my
    snugness but they're too short and my toes get squished up at the


    front

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    of the shoe. If I go up a size, the length is right but there's a bit
    too much room.

    So far the closest to proper fit I've found are Sidi. Length is fine
    but just a wee bit too roomy for my taste. Does anyone here have any
    "tricks" to take up some extra room in the shoe? I don't want to wear
    overly thick socks... How about placing an additional, very think
    insole to take up some extra room?

    Yeah, you can do that, the stock insole is very thin. I have a pair of
    Sidi "Megas" that I use in the winter with thick socks and a neoprene
    insole. I like to also use them for very long rides (double centuries,
    etc.) in the summer for the extra toe room. I use a very thick foam
    insole (bought at drugstore). I cut the toe & heel part off, so it just
    fills up the volume around the arch. You can also pad the shoe tongue.

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  2. Cwazee Yeti
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    Thanks a great idea, Peter... to use different footbeds and sock
    thicknesses to alter the fit during summer and winter. It sure beats
    having to buy 2 pairs of shoes for different seasons!

    I know this isn't an exact science but how much "wiggle room" should
    you typically having in the toebox? I once read that the rule of thumb
    (literally!!!) was to loosen all the straps/buckles of your shoes and
    slide your foot as far forward as possible. If you can fit one thumb
    width into the back (i.e., the heel) then you have a good length.

    And Peter, when you cut the toe & heel off your insoles do you feel the
    edges???

    Thanks

    CY

    Peter Cole said:


    Yeah, you can do that, the stock insole is very thin. I have a pair


    of

    Quoted message said:

    Sidi "Megas" that I use in the winter with thick socks and a neoprene
    insole. I like to also use them for very long rides (double


    centuries,

    Quoted message said:

    etc.) in the summer for the extra toe room. I use a very thick foam
    insole (bought at drugstore). I cut the toe & heel part off, so it


    just

    Quoted message said:

    fills up the volume around the arch. You can also pad the shoe tongue.

    Report
  3. Peter Cole
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    #3
    Cwazee Yeti said:

    Thanks a great idea, Peter... to use different footbeds and sock
    thicknesses to alter the fit during summer and winter. It sure beats
    having to buy 2 pairs of shoes for different seasons!

    I know this isn't an exact science but how much "wiggle room" should
    you typically having in the toebox? I once read that the rule of


    thumb

    Quoted message said:

    (literally!!!) was to loosen all the straps/buckles of your shoes and
    slide your foot as far forward as possible. If you can fit one thumb
    width into the back (i.e., the heel) then you have a good length.

    I don't know exactly. I have "duck feet": wide toes, narrow heels, not
    much volume. I've found that on very long rides my feet swell and I
    need more width in the toe box. I think how much length you need is
    determined at least partially by your pedaling style. If you pedal "toe
    down" (like I do) the foot tends to slide forward and press the toes.

    Quoted message said:

    And Peter, when you cut the toe & heel off your insoles do you feel


    the

    Quoted message said:

    edges???

    No, not really. I notice it if I'm walking, but pedaling, all of the
    force is on the ball of the foot, so I don't feel toe or heel area
    unless it's being squeezed or slipping. I suppose you could chamfer the
    edges with a razor, I never bothered.

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