Truly Wide Cycling Shoes?

[scoobydrew]

Bought a pair of Lake MX237 in wide width late last year. I needed a wide width due to a fairly small protrusion near my pinky toe. However, after many miles, they still don't feel wide enough for me. The other issue is that the area around my ankle is fairly low, so after cranking down the upper BOA, the tongue area of the shoe is constantly jamming up against where my foot transitions from the ankle to leg. After long rides, that area is usually left a bit sore. Seems like there is just too much volume in these shoes (tried thicker insoles but didn't help much).

I'm eager to try out the following brands that offer wide widths with a stiff carbon sole, but have seen mixed reviews of their widths compared to Lake's:

• Shimano wide (RC/XC9, RC7/XC7)
• Specialized wide (S-Works Road/XC)

Any other suggestions or experiences?

[picstloup]

If they are still made...

sidi mega

not sure any of their 'mega' models offer stiff carbon soles...

[dgauthier]

+1 on the Sidi Mega, and oh yes indeed they are still made:

https://sidi.com/en/products/cycling/shoes/strada-mega

The Ergo 5's have carbon fiber soles. I wear the Genius Mega so I can't comment on the Ergo's stiffness. Sidi's are legendary for their comfort and durability. I love mine, they are perfection. (And my wife says I have "Fred Flintstone" feet...)

[Bob Ross]

For any given size the Specialized/S-Works shoes will still be wider than the SIDI Mega.

[jmoore]

Bont is worth a look.

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[herb5998]

I 2nd the Bont recommendation, worth getting fitted, but they offer wide versions of most of their shoes. picked up some Vapor S wide, and they have been great, super stiff, and heat moldable.

[belopsky]

I can't expect any cycling shoe to be like a pair of Birkenstocks..but are any close to that width?

[Veloo]

Lake does some extra wide shoes now.
Form my experience, Sidi Megas aren't wider than Lake wide. Northwave does a few wide shoes but hard to find.

Is custom an option for you?

[marciero]

Originally Posted by belopsky

I can't expect any cycling shoe to be like a pair of Birkenstocks..but are any close to that width?

I rode with a guy on a 400k last weekend who wore Tevas with spd cleats.

[djg21]

And your 6th Metatarsal Head can be accommodated when the shoe is lasted. https://lamsoncycling.com/shoes

[MattTuck]

If you just have wide feet, there are probably off the shelf solutions.

If you are dealing with something that makes your foot anatomically different from other wide feet, then you may want to look into orthotic and/or custom solutions.

[ultraman6970]

Lake has double wide aswell, the issue is to find them w/o buying straight from the manufacturer.

[seajaye]

I have wide feet and used to ride regular SIDIs. Definitely too narrow, but steered away from the Mega when it was time to get new shoes because it seemed like too much volume.

I switched to Giro cycling shoes a few years ago and their toe box is wonderful and wide enough for me, even in the regular, non-High Volume version. I have models with velcro and ratchet straps, but I've heard from friends though that the lace-up versions (e.g. the Empire) run narrower, so try before you buy.

[JanG]

In addition to being wide, my feet have very high arches. I used SIdi Mega in a size 47 for years. However, starting in the fall, I started being bothered by what was eventually diagnosed as metatarsalgia. I tried some Fizik shoes based on misguided advice. Those only made things worse. By January I was in agony if I tried a Zwift session. The solution for me was to switch to Lake 237 wide in a size 48 (and to start wearing Brooks Ghost wide running shoes to work). I have both the road and trail versions, which seem to be identical. The Lakes made a huge difference to me and I am now able to ride 4+ hours without any problem.

As side note: I did as much online research as I could before getting the Lakes. There is a shoe review series by 'spinshoeguru' on YouTube which seemed ok. He claims that Sidi Mega are built on the same sole as the normal Sidis, but only have more material to accommodate or wrap around a wider forefoot.

Jan G.

[BryanE]

I too have suffered with wide feet.
Left to right are new SIDI Dragon MEGA a 12 year old pair of SIDI Mega and Shimano in a wide width. It's obvious the Shimano are the narrowest. The older SIDI have stretched thru years of riding. I like the higher end Dragon model with the ability to tighten the heel. I also use Lake road bike shoes but haven't tried their mtn bike models. I've tried the S-Works mode on but have never ridden in them. Bottom line? Say no to Shimano and the SIDIs last forever and will stretch a bit too fit. Wish I could try on some Bonts but they are impossible to find in northern Michigan.