Shimano Shoe Fitting

corkandproud

Just wondering what to allow for with Shimano shoes - are they in line with regular trainers or should I go a size bigger?

Ant

I always go 1 European size bigger and it usually works (all my other shoes are a size 40) but my Shimano shoes are 41. However, the one exception is my Shimano size 41 sandals which are a little too big for me.

victorcarrera

I went up one EU size from my normal shoe size for my shimano racing shoes which are tight even with a very light sock.
I went up 3 EU sizes for my winter shoes so I can wear thicker socks and still have a little wriggle room.

dohouch

Shimanos are small. First pair of mtb shoes had to go up one size, from 45 to 46. Then thought I'd be safe with the same size in mtb boots, but these are too small at 46, and now to late to change them.

Maybe I've developed large muscles in feet, with all this cycling. Rebok trainers size 45 are always a perfect fit for me, other brands seem to vary more for me.

keenan110

Shimano shoes are smaller, I had to go a size up too!

Dr_Colossus

Is there any shop around the Dublin area that stock a decent selection of road cycling shoes? I've been out to the CycleSuperStore and for the size of the place their selection of products in general and not just cycling shoes is poor. They had a few pairs of Sidi and one pair of Shimano I think. I've been to CycleWays also and similarly wasn't impressed with the 2 or 3 types of Specialised road shoes they had.

Anyway I've been considering these Shimano R190
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47540
Any place stock them so I can see them in the flesh and try them on for size. If there wasn't too much of a price diff would purchase them in store for the fitting advantages. Any body have a pair and care to mention how you find them?

These would be my first cycling shoes and ideally I'd like to get a pair with carbon/carbon composite sole without breaking the bank. Would also like a pair with a racket mechanism as I've heard they're quite handy for adjusting if wearing overshoes. The Shimano ones above seem to fit the bill and the colour scheme suits/look nice. I've a black Ridley with white decals with small sections of blue.

I've also been looking at the Shimano R220 which have custom fit features and also look quite nice but they seem to be last year's model and difficult to find in my size. SlaneCycles however have them
http://www.slanecycles.com/shimano-r220-shoes-p-2078.html
I've tried on Sidi and Specialised and size 44 seems good so guessing 44 in Shimano would also suit?

Any other recomendations people would have regarding shoes and places to try them on?

Dr_Colossus

I was out in Eurocycles on the Nass road this evening and they had a couple of pairs of Shimano road shoes, again not a great selection. Anyway tried on the R086
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31712
and although the 44 seemed to fit nicely I was able to get into the 43 also. So my question is how snug should road cycling shoes be? I'm guessing you don't want them too loose and have slippage around the heel but how tight should they be also around the toe area? I was pretty much right up to the top of the 43s but had a little wiggle room in the 44s. I'm guessing other Shimano models would have the same sizing?
In reference to the OPs query from the shoes I've fitted on so far Shimano road shoes seem similarly sized to Sidi and Specialised. In terms to regular walking shoes and trainers, I'd generally be a 44 in shoes and 45 in trainers and the Shimano 44 seems to fit the bill. Don't see the need to go up a size.

DirkVoodoo

Snug.

As in, they should ideally fit you without the straps needing to be fixed. The straps shouldn't have to be tightened like a vise to keep your foot in the shoe. Loose shoes will create muscle imbalances as your feet struggle to stop wiggling. Your feet are locked in and don't require the same freedom as a pair of shoes that you walk in (I had a good link to a video I can't find now).


Yes, your foot might expand a bit when it's hot, try and wear a pair of cycling socks, if possible cycle to the store and give it socks (ho ho!). This is what I did anyway and the fit was more or less correct. I had a pair of Sidis that were quite loose and my current mavics are a little loose around the heel despite being smaller than my runners. I notice this a lot cycling and my ankles have been getting quite sore. I bought them a little roomier as I need to get some insoles though.

aindriu80

I bought a pair of Shimano shoes and they were just a bit too small. I usually take a 45 and ordered a size 45, they fit but they are uncomfortable.

I managed to scrape the bottom of them a bit and I don't know if the company will take them back. My only advice is definitely don't take your regular shoe size even for sport with Shimano. Obviously I have to get a bigger shoe but just hope 46 will do.

Cee-Jay-Cee

aindriu80 wrote: »

I bought a pair of Shimano shoes and they were just a bit too small. I usually take a 45 and ordered a size 45, they fit but they are uncomfortable.

I managed to scrape the bottom of them a bit and I don't know if the company will take them back. My only advice is definitely don't take your regular shoe size even for sport with Shimano. Obviously I have to get a bigger shoe but just hope 46 will do.

Sell them here. Which shoe model are they?

I wear 9 - 9.5 in shoes, and 10 in trainers but my shimano R078s are 44 (10.5) They are snug and a very good fit. I usually wear trainers slightly big as i cant stand tight fitting footwear but as i dont walk in my cycling shoes i have no problem with them being 'tighter' fitting than my regular footwear.

aindriu80

well they are brand new Shimano size 45 with only a scratch mark on the bottom. If the company wont take them back I will sell them to you. You can see them here

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55383

Only thing is that there are a slight bit small and although comfortable lack that bit of room so I have to go for a size 46.

I'm sending them back today and should know what is what in a week or so.

Unregistered.

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

I was out in Eurocycles on the Nass road this evening and they had a couple of pairs of Shimano road shoes, again not a great selection. Anyway tried on the R086
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31712
and although the 44 seemed to fit nicely I was able to get into the 43 also. So my question is how snug should road cycling shoes be? I'm guessing you don't want them too loose and have slippage around the heel but how tight should they be also around the toe area? I was pretty much right up to the top of the 43s but had a little wiggle room in the 44s. I'm guessing other Shimano models would have the same sizing?
In reference to the OPs query from the shoes I've fitted on so far Shimano road shoes seem similarly sized to Sidi and Specialised. In terms to regular walking shoes and trainers, I'd generally be a 44 in shoes and 45 in trainers and the Shimano 44 seems to fit the bill. Don't see the need to go up a size.

I have the Shimano R086 and if anything, they are BIGGER than normal shoes. I usually wear size 43 (around 8.5) in Runners, casual shoes, formal shoes etc. In these i have a size 42 and there is plenty of room in them.

aindriu80

I ordered these as a replacement I just hope that the Shimano don't change the size from shoe to shoe or it will be a right mess.