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  • MTB shoe sizing – Please help!
  • MinishMan
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    Buying online is really the only way to get an SPD shoe for what I consider a “reasonable” price, but it does have its pitfalls – namely sizing.

    I am a 10.5 extra wide in my school shoes (they are properly fitted) and 11 in trainers.

    Some people seem to say you should go a size up for mtb shoes – but is this the case just for cheap shoes, or throughout an entire manufacturer’s range?

    Shoe I’m looking at is here.

    Based on sizing from Wiggle[/url], should I go for 46, 47, or 48?

    Any advise would be helpful.

    Thanks,

    Alex

    gtkid
    Free Member

    I’m a 42 normally but buy shimano at 43 and am usually fine, mind you I wear slightly thicker socks when mtbing.

    mrmo
    Free Member

    all the makes are different sizes. The only way is to try a pair on. i wear shoes that range from 43 to 47.

    Depends on the shape, the width, the toe box height, how fitted you want them, whether you ever intend to wear thicker socks on intend to stick with thin summer socks, etc.

    MinishMan
    Free Member

    Bah, as I suspected tbh…

    Will hunt around the local area tomorrow for LBSs selling bike shoes.

    Thanks.

    TandemJeremy
    Free Member

    Strangely enough, most LBSs do sell bike shoes, so your quest should be fruitful.

    MinishMan
    Free Member

    😮

    takisawa2
    Full Member

    Size 10 here & a Shimano 45 is a nice fit.

    pinches
    Free Member

    same, i wear a 10 in my shoes and a 45 in my shimano M230s

    woffle
    Free Member

    Generally I’m a size 8 and find Shimano size 8’s are too small for me – I’d go up one size at least. It’s all a complete lottery though – my shoes, cycling or otherwise, range from size 7 to size 10, dependent on maker and design. It’s a right royal PITA.

    As mentioned ^^ if you can, I’d really recommend trying to find a pair locally to try on first. It’s the only way you’re going to guarantee not having to go through the rigamarole of returning them for a refund / different size.

    Steve-Austin
    Free Member

    You need at least a 45

    rOcKeTdOg
    Full Member

    i wear one size larger in shimano shoes, they seem to be made smaller, you/i’ll get flamed for this but why not try on in a bike shop then see if they will match online price or buy online anyway

    that said, 3 out of the last 4 pairs of shoes i’ve bought have been from a shop

    MinishMan
    Free Member

    ^^ covered your arse well there 😛

    Will try some on today.

    bagpuss
    Free Member

    I’m a size 11 but get size 47 Shimano shoes.

    MinishMan
    Free Member

    Size 47s arrived today and are a great fit. Had thin socks on when trying them and there was a little bit of slip, but I think 46s would’ve been to tight.

    Thanks for all the advice guys!

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