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Sidi Shoe Sizing

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#1 ·
I asked a question about the sizing of Sidi shoes about a week ago and most people said that I really needed to try them on first. I know that it's good advice, but I checked all over the net, and the nearest store selling Sidi shoes is 3 hours away!

I think I'm better off just buying a pair online from somewhere that I can return them.

Currently I am wearing a pair of Specialized Comp--Size 42. (But I believe that Specialized shoes run a little large.) In street shoes I usually wear a 9, but sometimes 8.5 in a wide shoe. According to the Sidi conversion chart, I'm between a 42.5 and 43. I'm leaning toward the 43 Mega.

Should I try the smaller size first or the larger size?

Thanks!
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
Sidi Sizing

Wow, if Sidi's really are that narrow, even in the Mega's, then I won't be able to wear them at all. I usually wear New Balance tennis shoes due to the wide widths.

As for bike shoes, the Specialized Comp are the only ones that I have ever tried. My LBS carries a lot of bikes, but not many choices in shoes, seats, etc.

A new small LBS just opened and I am planning to checking them out. I called yesterday and they carry Diadora, Lake, and Scott shoes.

I'm not obsessed with name brands, but the Sidi reviews were better than anything else I ever read. They make you want to see what all the fuss is about! So many people talk about wearing Sidi's and being able to ride longer due to the comfort. I'm always a little skeptical, but I would like to try them out!

Maybe I really will have to take a road trip to a larger city where I can try on a lot of different shoes.