[Paultheagle]

Just returned from a London to Paris ride last weekend in a bit of pain from my specialized road shoes which seem to be pinching my little toe – 5 hours + in the saddle results in quite a deformity !

i wonder does anyone have any advice on a suitable wide shoe – my preferences would be :

– spd
– wide foot box
– as stiff a sole as possible with above spec

i do walk about in my shoes but not a long way, as long as i can make it to the cafe or pub then happy days ! the specialized had a rubber sole and rim so not too bad….

probably something closer to a road looking shoe than a tourer set of trainers as my experience with them is the soles were too soft and didn’t offer any support in the pedal when clipped in..

advice much appreciated (except the person who says you can have two but not three of the above requirements)…. 😀

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[Batchy]

I have found that Shimano
I have found that Shimano shoes have more spacious toe boxes than most and are extremely comfortable and are sensibly priced. R088s will take 3bolt sl or 2bolt spd cleats and are reasonably stiff for racing and general use. Likewise Shimano RT82s are good all rounders though not as stiff and are spd 2 bolt only with a sleek rubber sole for walking in.
There is an adapter SH SM 40 available to fit smooth soled shoes ( R088 eg ) for spd cleats. I have these on my R088s combined with Shimano A600 pedals and they are great !

[2 Wheeled Idiot]

Shimano wide fit xc
Shimano wide fit xc shoes…
Bont MTB shoes too are quite wide and can be had in a wide fit.

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