Shoes upgrade

Jim Stynes

Looking to upgrade from my current shimano shoes. Had my heart set on SIDI carbon vernice ones. Bought them and all but they don't fit my foot. The 45s are too small and the 46s are the right size for my toe but too big everywhere else. They're too expensive to buy if they don't fit properly. For that price I would want them to fit perfectly.

What are my options of good quality shoes.

Obviously they must look nice, but would like something that lasts long, carbon sole and comfortable for long days in the saddle.

Have now turned my attention to white Fizik R1s.

yop

Have the Fizik R1 and while they are a lovely shoe I have wore them probably 10 times since I got them and each time I have a pain in my sole (s not h!)
Sizing seems to be needed to be perfect according to reading forums, so not sure what is wrong. So make sure the sizing is right.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I bought a pair of Diadora ProRacer 2's with carbon soles in 44. I take the same size in Shimano. I also have a pair of Diadora Speedracer Magnums in 44 which are slightly bigger but I wear them in winter with thicker socks so they're a perfect fit. My 44 shimano shoes are minusculely smaller than the SpeedRacers but but as small as the ProRacers.

I love the ProRacers, they're very comfortable and I couldn't have got a more perfect fit even if they were custom made for me.

yop

Looking at either these
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;menu=1000%2C18%2C154;product=72934;page=23;dbp=218

Or these:
http://www.mavic.com/footwear-road-ksyrium-pro-shoe-1

Statler

Jim Stynes wrote: »

....Had my heart set on SIDI carbon vernice ones. Bought them and all but they don't fit my foot. The 45s are too small and the 46s are the right size for my toe but too big everywhere else....

Had the same problem with Sidis, got a size 45.5 and they fit perfectly. Can be tricky to get the half size, got mine from sidicafe.co.uk, if you do decide to buy from them leave your basket for a day or so without buying and they'll email you a voucher code for 5% off to help you make the decision.

Lumen

Ditto with Sidis.

Can't go wrong with Specialized, I haven't found anything which feels as good. I abandoned them when they got super-ugly and expensive but they seem to have pulled back from the ugliness a bit of late.

Jim Stynes

Any other Fizik cycling shoe fans? What's the fit like? I like how those r1s are just nice plain white without logo or branding overload.

Jim Stynes

Statler wrote: »

Had the same problem with Sidis, got a size 45.5 and they fit perfectly. Can be tricky to get the half size, got mine from sidicafe.co.uk, if you do decide to buy from them leave your basket for a day or so without buying and they'll email you a voucher code for 5% off to help you make the decision.

Chainreaction don't do the half sizes. I'm driving down today to hand them back but I will ask if half sizes can be ordered in. Also I got them on a good deal which sidi cafe can't get anywhere near unfortunately.

velopeloton

I riding with these custom shoes. Really great shoes. Fitting was always a problem for me as I have wide feet. No problem with these.

http://luck-bike.es/en/productos/start-3-0-en/

Very good shoes and great value for money at €160

seven stars

I have the Fizik R3 and they're super comfy for me, but then I have a high arch so they might not suit everyone. I'm a 10.5 normally, and the 45 is perfect.

terrydel

yop wrote: »

Have the Fizik R1 and while they are a lovely shoe I have wore them probably 10 times since I got them and each time I have a pain in my sole (s not h!)
Sizing seems to be needed to be perfect according to reading forums, so not sure what is wrong. So make sure the sizing is right.

Anywhere in Dublin doing them?

terrydel

Jim Stynes wrote: »

Any other Fizik cycling shoe fans? What's the fit like? I like how those r1s are just nice plain white without logo or branding overload.

Never owned them but love them for the same reason as yourself, in the all black they look class. But I've narrow feet, so its something id not buy til I tried it on.

Jim Stynes

Went down to CRC to leave them back afterwork today. Complicated but I got a deal on them from Chainreactions as they are the sponsor of our club. There was also a sale on them as well. So I got the sale price plus another 20% off on them and also a £20 voucher on them as well. The best price on the net that do half sizes is about £100 more. The problem is that CRC don't do half sizes for that particular model.

I was down tonight to get my money back and tried the SIDI ergo in a 44.5 (the only model that has a half size in it strangely) just to see. Too tight in the toe area but good everywhere else so the sales assistant has ordered a 45 to the store for me to try on.

Also tried Bont and Mavics on. Wasn't too keen on any of them to be honest.

I do love the look of those Fizik R1s. Beautiful but nowhere stocks them that I can find close by!

Jim Stynes

terrydel wrote: »

Never owned them but love them for the same reason as yourself, in the all black they look class. But I've narrow feet, so its something id not buy til I tried it on.

Was never a fan of black cycling shoes but I am coming around to them more and more! Maybe I will buy the black and white pair of R1s haha

terrydel

Jim Stynes wrote: »

Was never a fan of black cycling shoes but I am coming around to them more and more! Maybe I will buy the black and white pair of R1s haha

Red and white is a no-no for me, Everton supporter you see

yop

Well I'm going to sell off these red ones. Can't wear them. Not sure what I will buy yet.