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06-16-2019, 11:54 PM
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Truly Wide Cycling Shoes?
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:
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06-17-2019, 01:38 AM
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+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...) Last edited by dgauthier; 06-17-2019 at 01:46 AM.
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06-17-2019, 06:45 AM
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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.
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#10
06-17-2019, 07:34 AM
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I also have the Lake MX237, the Endurance version, but in standard width. I've been riding them about a year, in rotation with others. They seem to me to be wider than the Sidi Dominator Mega, which I wore for years. In fact I originally suspected that they sent the wide by mistake. I've been told by my "gearhead" at Competitive Cyclist that these are the same fit-wise as the regular non-Endurance version. This seems to be supported by the Lake website which lists the same "MX competition" last, with the same description for both versions. I also had to size down a half size with this shoe compared to other Lake shoes I've owned and they are still roomy.
If you look at the size chart you can see that this is the widest last, so the wide version would appear to be the widest shoe Lake makes.
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#11
06-17-2019, 07:42 AM
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>For any given size the Specialized/S-Works shoes will still be wider than the SIDI Mega.
I have both and the Mega's are certainly wider.
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#12
06-17-2019, 07:44 AM
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#13
06-17-2019, 08:01 AM
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As wide as you want
And your 6th Metatarsal Head can be accommodated when the shoe is lasted. https://lamsoncycling.com/shoes
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06-17-2019, 08:21 AM
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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.
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#15
06-17-2019, 09:02 AM
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Lake has double wide aswell, the issue is to find them w/o buying straight from the manufacturer.
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