Casual cycling shoes for wide feet?
July 17, 2021 2:13 PM Subscribe
I'm looking for casual cycling shoes, but I have really, really wide feet.
For long rides, I wear Sidi Dominator Megas, which aren't quite wide enough but are fine for how I use them. For around town/trips to the store, though, I'd like something a little more casual and comfortable to walk around in, but I'm having trouble finding a brand that has SPD cleats that is cut wide enough for my 4E-wide feet.
I have a pair of these, but they're not super great - the only way they fit is if I wear ultra-thin socks and leave the laces at the front of the shoe super-loose. I need a shoe with a wide toe box as well as being available in widths.
Is there such a thing, or am I a walking edge case that no shoe manufacturer will accommodate?
For long rides, I wear Sidi Dominator Megas, which aren't quite wide enough but are fine for how I use them. For around town/trips to the store, though, I'd like something a little more casual and comfortable to walk around in, but I'm having trouble finding a brand that has SPD cleats that is cut wide enough for my 4E-wide feet.
I have a pair of these, but they're not super great - the only way they fit is if I wear ultra-thin socks and leave the laces at the front of the shoe super-loose. I need a shoe with a wide toe box as well as being available in widths.
Is there such a thing, or am I a walking edge case that no shoe manufacturer will accommodate?
Response by poster: adamrice -
I'm looking for casual shoes, like the ones I linked to. I've got distance shoes covered.
posted by pdb at 2:37 PM on July 17, 2021
I'm looking for casual shoes, like the ones I linked to. I've got distance shoes covered.
posted by pdb at 2:37 PM on July 17, 2021
Maybe Bont could make something custom for you.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 3:26 PM on July 17, 2021
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 3:26 PM on July 17, 2021
Not sure if that is helpful info--I have much smaller (37, but wider than average) feet and have worn the dzr Minna for a while. I can't wear other dzr shoes of a similar size because they are too narrow. However, I know people have complained that Minnas fall apart easily.
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 6:12 PM on July 17, 2021
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 6:12 PM on July 17, 2021
Have you tried Shimano shoes? They tend to run a bit wide in my experience - specifically compared to SIDIs.
posted by Anoplura at 6:17 PM on July 17, 2021
posted by Anoplura at 6:17 PM on July 17, 2021
Not a specific shoe but take a look at mountain bike shoes. Five Ten’s are roomy (the Kestrel and Hellcats are clipless IIRC) and the Giro Rumble. There’s also a brand called Road Concepts which is supposed to handle wide feet well.
Another creative solution (one I use on my cross bike that I sometimes commute with) is using a dual platform pedal like the PD-EH500 Or the PD-M324 That allows you to switch between flats and clipless.
Just in case you’re not familiar most mountain bikers wear “flats” but the flat pedals have little pins that stick up about 1/8-1/4 of an inch into the shoe, so mountain bike “flat” shoes are mean to absorb the pins without getting torn up (Skate Vans are a popular alternative to true mountain bike flats) and provide a certain amount of “stickiness” but you can still pull off.
The PD-EH500 is a bit more of a mountain pedal so it’s got the little pins that are meant to stick to the shoe more and might be better with a flat Mountain bike shoe. It’s likely going to perform better while opening up another world of mountain bike flats. That being said I have the PD-M324 and I’ll take it on cross fire road rides clipped in and down to get groceries with the flat side and I don’t have a complaint except, yes, it takes a half a second extra sometimes to get the ride side up to clip in. But honestly you get used to that pretty quick.
posted by bitdamaged at 7:02 PM on July 17, 2021
Another creative solution (one I use on my cross bike that I sometimes commute with) is using a dual platform pedal like the PD-EH500 Or the PD-M324 That allows you to switch between flats and clipless.
Just in case you’re not familiar most mountain bikers wear “flats” but the flat pedals have little pins that stick up about 1/8-1/4 of an inch into the shoe, so mountain bike “flat” shoes are mean to absorb the pins without getting torn up (Skate Vans are a popular alternative to true mountain bike flats) and provide a certain amount of “stickiness” but you can still pull off.
The PD-EH500 is a bit more of a mountain pedal so it’s got the little pins that are meant to stick to the shoe more and might be better with a flat Mountain bike shoe. It’s likely going to perform better while opening up another world of mountain bike flats. That being said I have the PD-M324 and I’ll take it on cross fire road rides clipped in and down to get groceries with the flat side and I don’t have a complaint except, yes, it takes a half a second extra sometimes to get the ride side up to clip in. But honestly you get used to that pretty quick.
posted by bitdamaged at 7:02 PM on July 17, 2021
okay, you're gonna laugh, but i used these for an 800-mile bike tour, hear me out: shimano sandals
posted by Gymnopedist at 2:31 AM on July 18, 2021
posted by Gymnopedist at 2:31 AM on July 18, 2021
I have small wide feet and have found the 5 Ten Shoe brand by Adidas to be pretty good.
If you don't need clips then skateboarding shoes would also probably work for you.
posted by brookeb at 10:17 AM on July 18, 2021
If you don't need clips then skateboarding shoes would also probably work for you.
posted by brookeb at 10:17 AM on July 18, 2021
I've been riding the same pair of Shimano sandals for over 14 years. These days they're relegated to the indoor trainer but that's because I want to have separate indoor and outdoor shoes; they still have plenty of life in them and I would not hesitate to go on a long ride with them again.
The sandals should have no problem with wide feet -- my feet each have different widths but there's a lot of space on the platform for considerably wider feet than mine and the straps cinch everything down securely and comfortably. Give them a try.
posted by ardgedee at 2:17 PM on July 18, 2021
The sandals should have no problem with wide feet -- my feet each have different widths but there's a lot of space on the platform for considerably wider feet than mine and the straps cinch everything down securely and comfortably. Give them a try.
posted by ardgedee at 2:17 PM on July 18, 2021
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If my experience is anything to go by, their shoes run big. If you decide to go that way and can swing it, I'd recommend following their sizing guidance, and ordering that size, half a size smaller, and a full size smaller, and return the two that don't fit.
posted by adamrice at 2:20 PM on July 17, 2021