@Firewalker5264 Yes. Though I would say that it is rare for cyclists to get PF from riding. The most important remedy is supporting the arch with a custom foot orthotic or at least a high quality off the shelf insole.
Fantastic video. Very educational. Visited other sites but this video puts priority to the rider's feet and not just sales. Many thanks for sharing. Question: What do you think of SIDI ergo 3 road shoe? I view them as very expensive, but are they worth the extra money?
@Gunner5053 It is a decent shoe but there are others in that price range that are good as well. Look at the Lakes and the high end specialized shoes. Ignore what they say about the foot bed that comes in the shoe and but an aftermarket foot bed. This help? Make sure you visit Bicyclelab. and sign up for our newsletter.
I just bought a pair of Lake CX401s. The fitter said that before the heat molding, they should feel too tight & my toes should be pressing the fronts of the shoes. He said after the heat molding my toes should press the fronts but they would be more comfortable. Now I've done the molding, but it really bothers me that my toes are pressing the fronts. Is this the way they should be? The fitter said that the kangaroo leather will stretch and they will be more comfortable.
hit there, great video thank you.... what are your thoughts on hot foot though? Are my forefeet too cramped in the shoes I'm using at the moment? (specialized BG with two wedges in either foot due to pronation)... I have tried a lot of solutions but none have seemed to work at the moment. I'm thinking a slightly wider fitting shoe?
@antonystevensmusic "hot foot" is usually a support issue. If you are a pronator then likely you don't have appropriate arch support. Look for an off the shelf supportive insole like the ones in the video. The supports in your shoes are not doing the job. While a wider shoe may help it is not really fixing the cause. This help?
@jorisdekeu Can be tough because you always have to size to the bigger foot. Try using an extra insole inside the smaller shoe to take up the space. That what I do in the fit lab. If you space more than a few mm you will likely have to make some adjustments to the cleat to accommodate.
thanks for the video . I bought some lake tahoe cycling shoes , my first ever pair , was worried about width as i have slightly wider foot , did an hour on them on bike in gym to try out , was ok and foot didnt fall asleep and could wiggle toes , altho red down both sides of both feet i attribute that to them being new . Do you still experience redness down sides of your feet ? - its not sore just due to snug fit i guess . Good video though , set my mind at rest
I wear an 11 (US) size shoe. Should I be getting an equivalent 11 size cycling shoe or should I get a half size down to make it snug like you say? (I'm ordering online so I can't try them on).
@GregRackages Greg its hard to know without trying. Most people though end up with a cycling shoe that is roughly 1/2 a size smaller than a typical street shoe. A good way to tell is to go to any shoe store and have your foot measured with a European foot sizing device (Brannock device). Size to your bigger foot.
WOW - what a video; this is SOO SOO right everything this man says is SOO totally correct !!! Soo many riders ive seen talk about cycling shoes ie 'oh you need a bigger shoe - you need plenty of space...' etc...
Play this film a few times coz its just very very right !!!
You are correct that if you use a "thicker" winter sock the shoe will be too tight. So if that is your application you may want to size up. Though I recommend using the same sock year round and using different types of shoe covers to keep the piggies warm.
As for the foot swelling. Most people have few issues with foot swelling on the bike. But if that is an issue for you then you should size up a bit. Just be careful not to have your foot floating in the shoe.
If it is fitting very very "snug" with a thin/cycle sock and I think it would be too small for a swelling foot or thinker sock(for winter) is it too small?
@javaruke Thanks for the question. Your toes should not be touching the end of the shoe. They should be very close and if you wiggle your toes you may be able to just touch the end. Does this help?
Coincidentally , before I saw this video, I recently purchased some shoes in a slightly smaller size and the same "sole" thin cycling inner soles from Amazon. I spent less on the shoes this time but the combination of smaller fit and the heat molded inner sole makes for a feeling of much more power into the pedals.
Very informational. I like how this video is straight forward and gets the message out clear. I'm actually purchasing my first pair of road shoes today. Thanks a million.
Great, thanks for this! Very informative.
samuelberman100 3 days ago
Thanks for this!
mattread1000 1 month ago
Great Vid! Can a poor fitting shoe lead to or aggravate Plantar fasciitis?
Firewalker5264 4 months ago
@Firewalker5264 Yes. Though I would say that it is rare for cyclists to get PF from riding. The most important remedy is supporting the arch with a custom foot orthotic or at least a high quality off the shelf insole.
bicyclelab 4 months ago
Thanks for your speedy response. Looking into your suggestions. Again many thanks. From wales.
Gunner5053 4 months ago
Fantastic video. Very educational. Visited other sites but this video puts priority to the rider's feet and not just sales. Many thanks for sharing. Question: What do you think of SIDI ergo 3 road shoe? I view them as very expensive, but are they worth the extra money?
Gunner5053 4 months ago
@Gunner5053 It is a decent shoe but there are others in that price range that are good as well. Look at the Lakes and the high end specialized shoes. Ignore what they say about the foot bed that comes in the shoe and but an aftermarket foot bed. This help? Make sure you visit Bicyclelab. and sign up for our newsletter.
bicyclelab 4 months ago
Can u use a mtb shoe on a road pedal?
kembooo000 6 months ago
I just bought a pair of Lake CX401s. The fitter said that before the heat molding, they should feel too tight & my toes should be pressing the fronts of the shoes. He said after the heat molding my toes should press the fronts but they would be more comfortable. Now I've done the molding, but it really bothers me that my toes are pressing the fronts. Is this the way they should be? The fitter said that the kangaroo leather will stretch and they will be more comfortable.
hughsdad1 9 months ago
hit there, great video thank you.... what are your thoughts on hot foot though? Are my forefeet too cramped in the shoes I'm using at the moment? (specialized BG with two wedges in either foot due to pronation)... I have tried a lot of solutions but none have seemed to work at the moment. I'm thinking a slightly wider fitting shoe?
Thanks for your help :-)
antonystevensmusic 10 months ago
@antonystevensmusic "hot foot" is usually a support issue. If you are a pronator then likely you don't have appropriate arch support. Look for an off the shelf supportive insole like the ones in the video. The supports in your shoes are not doing the job. While a wider shoe may help it is not really fixing the cause. This help?
bicyclelab 10 months ago
@bicyclelab yes thank you very much, I'm currently using the BG red sole. Will look for a sole with more support thank you :-)
antonystevensmusic 10 months ago
@antonystevensmusic Try Sole or superfeet.
bicyclelab 10 months ago
my right foot fits perfect but my left foot is much smaller
what do i do?
jorisdekeu 10 months ago
@jorisdekeu Can be tough because you always have to size to the bigger foot. Try using an extra insole inside the smaller shoe to take up the space. That what I do in the fit lab. If you space more than a few mm you will likely have to make some adjustments to the cleat to accommodate.
bicyclelab 10 months ago
I recently not a pair for Dromarti race shoes which lace up. The side and back heel is pretty snug but I have 1.5 inchs of toe space.
I'm thinking of going down 1 size?
TheDjed19 11 months ago
@TheDjed19 That sounds very large. If they are "walkable" cycling shoes you may want a little extra space but certainly not 1.5 inces.
bicyclelab 11 months ago
thanks for the video . I bought some lake tahoe cycling shoes , my first ever pair , was worried about width as i have slightly wider foot , did an hour on them on bike in gym to try out , was ok and foot didnt fall asleep and could wiggle toes , altho red down both sides of both feet i attribute that to them being new . Do you still experience redness down sides of your feet ? - its not sore just due to snug fit i guess . Good video though , set my mind at rest
mountaintapir 1 year ago
@mountaintapir Not sure about the redness. I wouldn't count on them breaking in much. The shoe should be comfortably snug.
bicyclelab 1 year ago
I wear an 11 (US) size shoe. Should I be getting an equivalent 11 size cycling shoe or should I get a half size down to make it snug like you say? (I'm ordering online so I can't try them on).
GregRackages 1 year ago
@GregRackages Greg its hard to know without trying. Most people though end up with a cycling shoe that is roughly 1/2 a size smaller than a typical street shoe. A good way to tell is to go to any shoe store and have your foot measured with a European foot sizing device (Brannock device). Size to your bigger foot.
This help?
bicyclelab 1 year ago
@bicyclelab Thank you for the reply! I got sized like you suggested and it turns out an 11 (44.5 EUO) size fits me perfectly. Thanks for your help.
GregRackages 1 year ago
WOW - what a video; this is SOO SOO right everything this man says is SOO totally correct !!! Soo many riders ive seen talk about cycling shoes ie 'oh you need a bigger shoe - you need plenty of space...' etc...
Play this film a few times coz its just very very right !!!
yenrodtheoriginal 1 year ago
You are correct that if you use a "thicker" winter sock the shoe will be too tight. So if that is your application you may want to size up. Though I recommend using the same sock year round and using different types of shoe covers to keep the piggies warm.
As for the foot swelling. Most people have few issues with foot swelling on the bike. But if that is an issue for you then you should size up a bit. Just be careful not to have your foot floating in the shoe.
Does this help?
bicyclelab 1 year ago
If it is fitting very very "snug" with a thin/cycle sock and I think it would be too small for a swelling foot or thinker sock(for winter) is it too small?
Richkill 1 year ago
It would help to hear about how much space should be allowed for toes. Should they be touching the end of the shoe, or some amount of space between?
javaruke 1 year ago
@javaruke Thanks for the question. Your toes should not be touching the end of the shoe. They should be very close and if you wiggle your toes you may be able to just touch the end. Does this help?
bicyclelab 1 year ago
@bicyclelab Yes...this helps very much...thank you!
javaruke 1 year ago
Nice vid. Thanks for posting.
jaakobou 1 year ago
Thanks a lot for the information
NaapjusuN 1 year ago
Coincidentally , before I saw this video, I recently purchased some shoes in a slightly smaller size and the same "sole" thin cycling inner soles from Amazon. I spent less on the shoes this time but the combination of smaller fit and the heat molded inner sole makes for a feeling of much more power into the pedals.
originalmianos 2 years ago
Very informational. I like how this video is straight forward and gets the message out clear. I'm actually purchasing my first pair of road shoes today. Thanks a million.
jujuface 2 years ago