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Good shoe fit using sizing in cm?

  • 09-11-2020 01:07PM
    #1
    BurntAsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    Looking to pick up a first pair of clipless SPD shoes. I notice there seems to be lots of issues around sizing (shimano being small and narrow, dhb being larger and wide). I'm a size 9 in runners but measured my foot as 26.5cm and have a narrow foot. Bearing in mind the current lockdown and my inability to get into a local shop, would using foot size in cm instead of UK sizing allow for a decent fit in new shoes? Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    ninoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭ninoon


    Hi, For what its worth I am comfortable with Shimano SPD shoes size 44 and foot measured at 27.2 cms.


  • #3
    mvt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 548 ✭✭✭mvt


    Am a size nine & 43 always works for me.
    Only wear shimano Mtb's & never an issue, think my foot type would be on the narrow side.


  • #4
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,234 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I always use the CM measurement for shoes as the euro sizing appears to be whatever the manufacturer decides themselves and not based on anything concrete.

    I have 43.5, 44 and 44.5 shoes and all fit me the same.


  • #5
    Mefistofelino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,384 ✭✭✭Mefistofelino


    Some brands like Sidi (who are known for producing narrow shoes) make printable sizing charts so you can measure your feet and match their sizing.

    http://www.sidishoestore.com/sidi-shoe-size.pdf

    The Cycle Superstore also have a very comprehensive comparison chart for lengths
    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=45



    This approach has worked well for me in the past.


  • #6
    Crippens1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭Crippens1


    I'm a 9.5 in regular shoes and runners. My foot is 27.5 and 44 is the only size all I've ever worn cycling.


    Shimano 44 is a perfect fit in their MTB shoes. On the road bike, in the past DHB 44 were slightly small but OK and current Gaerne 44 are spot on.


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  • #7
    gaffmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 723 ✭✭✭gaffmaster


    Lake shoes also have good sizing information.

    https://lakecycling.com/pages/sizing-charts

    Something else to consider, once you've had loads of fun tracing your foot, is the shape of the last. When you look down at a shoe, it should look vaguely similar to the shape of your foot.


  • #8
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,620 ✭✭✭G1032


    I've a 28.5cm foot and wear a 45 in Shimano


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