cycling shoes

teednab-el

I am going to buy cycling shoes online. I need advice. Do cycling shoes come in the same size as my runners or my normal shoe size? If I take size 10 runners or shoe, do cycling shoes fit the same or are they different? Are cycling shoes more narrower fitting than normal shoes? Should I order a size bigger or smaller than my normal size or should I order my cycling shoes in my own shoe size? This might sound stupid but I don't want to order the wrong size shoe.


Thanks

Flandria

Don't buy them online, go to a shop and try them on. The sizings simply vary too much.

Darkglasses

Generally speaking, you're probably going to go up 1 size when buying cycling shoes, but I'd also suggest going to a bricks and mortar shop so you can be sure to get the right shoe the first time.

triggermortis

Definitely go to a shop. Even if you just get an idea of size and then buy online. I bought my first shoes online but got lucky, as I've found since a lot of variation in every item of cycling clothing sizing

TheBlaaMan

Go to a shop. Seriously, footware sizes vary hugely, and cycling shoes are even worse again! Get the wrong size, wear them on the bike once and you are stuck with them. Foot comfort on a bike is too important to get wrong.

IMO, footware of any sort is not for an online purchase - and this is after loads of failed attempts to 'save' money with online purchases.

If you must ......(and dont)........then be aware that Shimano shoes, in particular, are generally a narrow fit, and one size 'up' may not be enough.

Did I say dont do it......?

C3PO

triggermortis wrote: »

Definitely go to a shop. Even if you just get an idea of size and then buy online.

Hmmm ...... hardly fair?

In my experience Sidi and Shimano are a size up and Specialized are about the same as normal but I would suggest that you buy in a shop, at least for the first pair!

redman85

If its your first time using cycling shoes I take it you need the pedals too. I only bought shoes and pedals yesterday and the shop gave me a deal on the two. Turned out to be €10 more expensive then CRC and quite a bit cheaper then wiggle.

teednab-el

Good advice by all here.

I bought them in a bike shop after all. Spent 130 euros on shoes cleats pedals etc. I must sort it all out the weekend. They should do me. Must practice clicking in and out now. There is a knack to it I hear so going to practice on my front lawn just in case I fall off I shouldnt hurt myself that way. I'm now a real cyclist.

EMYVALE CC Monaghan

buy in a shop when starting, they are generally smaller than runners

funnights74

teednab-el wrote: »

Good advice by all here.

I bought them in a bike shop after all. Spent 130 euros on shoes cleats pedals etc. I must sort it all out the weekend. They should do me. Must practice clicking in and out now. There is a knack to it I hear so going to practice on my front lawn just in case I fall off I shouldnt hurt myself that way. I'm now a real cyclist.

Best to practice by leaning against a wall, indoors if possible.The technique is to move your heel away from the bike, with a fair degree of force. It takes a little practice but you'll get there. Here are a few clips from you tube. BTW you're not a real cyclist until you've broken you're collar bone lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KMPEzUeqJo&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLZbijqcjtw&feature=relmfu