A question about cycling shoes

tunguska

Hi
Its my first time using the cycling shoes, the ones that click into the pedals. I was just wondering about size. Should the shoes be the same size as your regular shoes? What I mean by that is if you take a size 10 shoe normally should the cycling shoes be a size 10 aswell? Or should they fit more tightly? Im a size 10 normally and I got a pair of size 9 cycling shoes because when I fit them on in the shop the size 9 seemed to fit better, the size 10s were a little loose at the heel. But I went for a long spin on the bike today and I had some pain at the top of my toes, especially when I climbed.
Is this how it goes with the cycling shoes, do I just need to break them in or do you think I should exchange them for a size 10?
Thanks

abcdggs

there shouldnt be any movement in them apart from being able to move your toes a bit, but bear in mind that your feet swell slightly while exercising so this may be putting extra pressure on your feet

**Timbuk2**

As said above, you're feet swell when you exercise. I often advise people when buying running shoes to go on a long walk or run before buying new shoes.

I suppose the same applies to buying cycling shoes, but perhaps cycle before?

davgtrek

That seems strange that the cycling shoes are a size smaller than normal shoe. usually its the other way round. I am wearing specialised shoes that are nearly 2 sizes bigger than normal shoes and they are just right.

manufacturers shoes vary in sizes v normal shoes and they will have their sizing guidelines on their website
specialized , sidi, shimano etc.

the sizing even changes between different models......

i'd also suggest getting mountainbike spd shoes as the metal cleat is recessed in the sole so that walking on any surface is pretty normal and comfortable. the road shoes have the cleat protruding from sole so its rasping off road surface when you walk.
good deals online but its safer to fit on shoes in reality. also bear in mind that a little big is better than too tight especially around toes as if the shoes too tight your feet WILL freeze in winter riding and its a horrid sensation 40 minutes from home !!!

AstraMonti

I normally wear 46 at runners, but i wear 48 at shimano mtb and 47 at sidi road.. go figure!

eggie

Sometimes its the positioning of the cleat rather than the shoe itself.

My left foot is fine cycling, yet my right toes can get numb after a while, I adjusted the cleat slightly and it changes the effect of the pressure point on the foot. Trial and error.

Lumen

Your toes should have wiggle room.

tunguska

Thanks for the advice lads. I brought back the shoes and Ordered the next size up, hopefully they'll do the job. Who ever thought buying a bike could be some much hassle!

estariol

never buy online without trying the brand in your lbs! fell into trap shimano 43, but ended up being sidi 44w!

victorcarrera

Most online stores I've seen recently encourage purchasers to order one size up from their norm. I would agree from my own experience. My summer shoes (Shimano) are one size up from my norm and fit nicely with one pair of thin socks. My winter shoes (Northwave) are two sizes up as I like to wear two pairs of thick socks with them. Two problems though with going too big is heel slip and insufficient cleat adjustment to get ball of foot over pedal axel.

StudentC

I've found that I wear exactly the same size in cycling shoes (Shimano, Specialized) as I do in runners (Asics, Montrail, Salomon).

Having said that, I tend to wear runners fairly large (lots of toe room).

scottreynolds

AstraMonti wrote: »

I normally wear 46 at runners, but i wear 48 at shimano mtb and 47 at sidi road.. go figure!

You have massive feet -- what a freak

biker_joe

My feet never swell when cycling .......... maybe when you walk you're feet ...not too sure about cycling ....

I found addidas cycling shoes the best, but that's personal taste, I have being wearing different models of them over the last 6-7 years and the size does not change ! I can order over the net with the knowledge that they will fit me .....

and go back to the shop and change them for a 10 .....

Biker Joe