Recommendations for large SPD sandals

res09c5t said:

Hi,
I'm interested in a pair of SPD sandals. For shoes, I currently wear a pair
of Sidi Mega Dominators, size 50. The largest sandals I have found are
47/48 in both Lake and Shimano (if I remember correctly). Does anyone know
of anything bigger? Any experience with these? It seems like my toes could
poke out a little but they can't hang over a lot.

Thanks!
Lyle

You'll have to try them on. From looking at mine, if I cut off the
front 'bumper' there would be room for your toe without sticking over
much. The original Shimano sandals came that way.

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Quoted message said:

Hi,
I'm interested in a pair of SPD sandals. For shoes, I currently wear a pair
of Sidi Mega Dominators, size 50. The largest sandals I have found are
47/48 in both Lake and Shimano (if I remember correctly). Does anyone know
of anything bigger? Any experience with these? It seems like my toes could
poke out a little but they can't hang over a lot.

Thanks!
Lyle

Lyle I've both brands of sandal albeit in size 43/44. (Each sandal size
applies to two foot sizes)

Leaving aside whether either the Lake or Shimano are manufactured in
the size you desire, I consider the Shimano the better choice. The
primary grievance I (and others I know) have with the Lake is that the
Velcro enclosure straps are too narrow and have a tendency to dig into
the flesh of the upper foot when applying force on the upstroke. This
is annoying, especially for those who tend to ride sockless.

The Shimanos uppper on the other hand utilizes a design that
incorporates slightly wider enclosure straps as well as wider
secondary supports that are much more comfortable.

When pedalling I prefer the thinner sole of the Shimano. The Lake has a
much thicker sole, with a much more pronounced toe bumper and is more
suited to walking. It feels much 'spongier' than the Shimano. This is
neither more or less comfortable - just different.

The only instance I'd consider the Shimano inferior to the Lake is when
riding technical routes that leave your toes vulnerable to injury. But
in these cases a sandal is not the recommended footware.

Oh, lastly, the Shimano has a reflective highlight on the back of it's
upper while the Lake hasn't.

luke

res09c5t said:

I'm interested in a pair of SPD sandals. For shoes, I currently wear a pair
of Sidi Mega Dominators, size 50. The largest sandals I have found are
47/48 in both Lake and Shimano (if I remember correctly). Does anyone know
of anything bigger? Any experience with these? It seems like my toes could
poke out a little but they can't hang over a lot.

The Lake sandals have a ridge on the front to protect toes; this
will certainly obstruct _your_ toes. Shimano sandals lack this ridge
and may work better.
--
Rick Onanian