Mtn Bike Shoes....
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The Tahoes are more of a recreational shoe, you may want to check out the new Trail 120. It's in between a freeride and XC shoe, so it breathes and it's protective. You should also look at the regular XC shoes. I have the Sport MTB shoes and they've been durable and breathable.
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carnacs are supposed to be wide, and i think Sidi makes an extra wide shoe too.
Sidi makes a "mega" version of their shoes but they are $$$$
I'm guessing you're looking for an SPD shoe, check out the new 661s, they are pretty wide. If you're looking for shoes to run with flats, go with the 5-10s, they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever put on...
http://www.sixsixone.com/catalog.aspx?id=dde84fe4-d8f5-4b09-bec8-e4e5e329422d&pl=BIKE
http://www.sixsixone.com/catalog.aspx?id=dde84fe4-d8f5-4b09-bec8-e4e5e329422d&pl=BIKE
still probably cheaper than the Carnacs.Echo said:
I had some Carnacs once. They did cost alot, and were not all that durable.narlus said:still probably cheaper than the Carnacs.
I have never noticed the weight of them, they feel right around the same weight or just slightly heavier than the regular hiking or skate shoes I wear. I'm not weight weenie though.stosh said:
They breathe fine, never had any issues with that. I always wear "Sock Guy" socks or that type of cycling specific socks and my feet are always very comfortable.
I did have issues with one foot going slightly numb after a long ride but that went away after I used them a couple of times.
They probably aren't the highest end shoe but they were cheap and held up very well throughout this season. I'll be using them again next season for sure.
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Look at cannondale shoes too.
But Sidi megas are your best bet.
But Sidi megas are your best bet.
Screw some cleates to a pair of Croc's...
i just bought these for winter, and i'll definately use them for rocky trails and the occasional shuttle dh ride.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=10149
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=10149
If you can find them (Ebay probably) Specialized Fat Boy shoes are the widest I have ever worn. The 661 Nuevos are fairly wide.
And my Sidis are just too narrow, though I have never tried the Megas. The only other brand I have worn is Answer, which were OK.
I have the widest and flatest feet of anyone I know and the Specialized and 661 shoes fit very well.
Here are my shoes. You can see that the Specialized is fairly wide while the Sidi is fairly narrow. The Sidi is also a tad smaller in length. I shoulda got a larger size... maybe a 44.
And my Sidis are just too narrow, though I have never tried the Megas. The only other brand I have worn is Answer, which were OK.
I have the widest and flatest feet of anyone I know and the Specialized and 661 shoes fit very well.
Here are my shoes. You can see that the Specialized is fairly wide while the Sidi is fairly narrow. The Sidi is also a tad smaller in length. I shoulda got a larger size... maybe a 44.
As others said, Specialized and Sidi are good bets. American shoes generally are wider than Euro ones, if that helps.
I am a 9.5EE and fit into the specialized Body Geomotry comp.
I had some made by Time... they were pretty wide, almost too wide. I dont know if they are all like that though, might just have been that model (now discontinued I think) the Snakes or some sh!t like that.stosh said:
Specialized makes some damn decent shoes for the money. I wore out a pair of Sidi Dominators in about a year (the whole side blew out of the shoe) and now I'm back with the original Specialized shoes that I bought 3 years ago. The Specialized are a whole bunch better on hike-a-bike excursions too.
I agree. I have had better luck with Specialized shoes compared to Sidi and Northwave at twice the costs.Trainwreck said:
XC: sidi dominator mega
DH: Adidas hematomas
I have monkey feet and megas are fine. I wouldn't go riding DH in them though.
DH: Adidas hematomas
I have monkey feet and megas are fine. I wouldn't go riding DH in them though.
loco said:
The Sidi's I tried were too narrow, so my LBS owner threw me his new demo pair of these http://www.cannondale.com/clothing/05/aw/model-5FR01.html and they are great.
I have wider feet, and I have used Carnacs, but they are pricey, but lately I have been doing well with Lake shoes, I started out with there mxz300 winter shoe wich is totally awesome, I also like the pricing on most lake shoes they aren't as pricey as Sidi or Carnacs but do seem to hold up well, I have a pair of Road touring shoes that have 3 seasons of riding, and being touring shoes they have some walking in too and they are near perfect, and they cost me around 50 bucks...
i have prurdy wide feet too and i have a pair of sixsixone "stinger" shoes... they fit my foot great and i think i paid like $80ish.....
6 month old thread man. He bought Sidi Dominators.
And your avatar is scary as hell.
And your avatar is scary as hell.
I am glad that your feet are "prurdy" but this thread was started back in November.nikwho said:
Stosh either got him some shoes, or his feet have become really tough by now.
He doesn't ride, remember?Jeremy R said:I am glad that your feet are "prurdy" but this thread was started back in November.
Stosh either got him some shoes, or his feet have become really tough by now.
Thats a friggin understatement!robdamanii said:
I don't know about wide feet versions, but I just bought a pair of northwaves that are SO comfy. Also, my Diadora's are pretty wide, breath really well and are comfy too. Sq-Earl thinks the same of his Diadora's and thinks that they are wide. They're also on sale at Performance I think.