Shoe sizes

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by John Yarnton
Hi guys I am looking at getting some good secondhand shoes .
However, in Australian sizes I take a size 10-11, so what
size should I get in a Cycling shoe. Thanks heaps, John

You should get the same size or slightly bigger (feet swell when you are riding) it really depends where the shoe is made.

Shoe size conversion @ http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult

John Yarnton said:

Hi guys I am looking at getting some good secondhand
shoes . However, in Australian sizes I take a size 10-11,
so what size should I get in a Cycling shoe. Thanks
heaps, John

You should try some on because different brands have
different characteristics.

I take a 9 or 10 normal shoe and a 45 Carnac road and MTB
shoe.

But I find Sidi shoes fit me better in a 44.

--
Nick

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Originally posted by Nickzx6r

BJohn Yarnton said:

Hi guys I am looking at getting some good secondhand
shoes . However, in Australian sizes I take a size 10-11,
so what size should I get in a Cycling shoe. Thanks
heaps, John

You should try some on because different brands have
different characteristics.

I take a 9 or 10 normal shoe and a 45 Carnac road and MTB
shoe.

But I find Sidi shoes fit me better in a 44.

--
Nick [/B]

Im a 10-11 depending on the style.
I take a 45 bikeshoe (Look roads, Lake mtbs)

i find the biggest bugbear in general is the width. Italian shoes are too tight (altho my old Diadoras were beautiful).

definetly allow some swell and try on with the socks you intend as tight cleats can be a real pain-literally.
Gave me numb feet on an older ill-fitting pair...

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by John Yarnton
Hi guys I am looking at getting some good secondhand shoes .
However, in Australian sizes I take a size 10-11, so what
size should I get in a Cycling shoe. Thanks heaps, John

Fitting shoes is simple - you try them on. Only the very brave (foolish?) or the very desperate buys them without trying them on. If you fit into one of these categories, read on.

Most, but not all, cycling shoes are sized to the main European system. Australian size 10 corresponds to European 44 and size 11 to 45. 44 is 267 mm long and 45 is 279 mm. The width and shape of the shoe varies with the manufacturer and the model.

I enjoy cycling too much to put up with painful feet. There is enough unavoidable pain at times to be going on with. Try before you buy. If the shoes fit you don't need to know the size.

John Retchford