"Eric Larsson" <
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> Alex Rodriguez <
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> > In article <
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> >
[email protected] says...
> > >
> > >
> > >I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch
> > >because of a really
bad
> > >shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that
> > >are uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried
> > >adjusting my seat closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any
> > >suggestions?
> >
> > Go to a shop with a large selection and try on various
> > shoes till you
find
> > the ones that fit best.
> > ------------
> > Alex
>
> That's the best advice. You need to try on as many shoes
> as possible. Go to several shops if you can- to cover
> different brands. Don't go with word of mouth: brand x is
> good for narrow feet, brand y has a wider toe box. You
> really won't know until they are on your feet. A
> comfortable fit is primary. Features and weight are a
> distant second.
At least around here, if you wear anything larger than a
46, this is not possible. None of the local LBSs stock
anything larger than that. I had to take the LONG approach
and order shoes off the internet, try them on, send them
back, wait for another pair, etc. Have to pay shipping both
ways as well.
Whenever I asked a lbs to order them, they said they
could but they wouldn't accept them back: "Special order,
you know."