What's the best shoes??

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really bad
shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

Go to a shop with a large selection and try on various shoes till you find
the ones that fit best.
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Alex

jerry111 said:

I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really
bad shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

Sidi's. Best shoes I've ever had. Adidas and Shimano's fit pretty well,
but the Sidi's are a dream to ride in.

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Sidi's. Best shoes I've ever had. Adidas and Shimano's fit pretty well,
but the Sidi's are a dream to ride in.

Sidi's are the best, unfortunately ($$).

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really bad
shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

SPD compatible Birkenstocks? :-)

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Sidi's. Best shoes I've ever had. Adidas and Shimano's fit pretty

well,

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but the Sidi's are a dream to ride in.

Sidi's are the best, unfortunately ($$).

I ended up with Sidi Genius 4s mainly by default. I have a long narrow
foot, and they had the only production last that fit. If tightened properly
I really don't notice them when I ride... I suppose that's as it should be.

When they wear out, I'm gonna give the Rocket 7s a try. At $500 a pop I'll
have to be saving my pennies in the meantime.

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really bad
shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

Go to a shop with a large selection and try on various shoes till you find
the ones that fit best.
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Alex

That's the best advice. You need to try on as many shoes as possible.
Go to several shops if you can- to cover different brands. Don't go
with word of mouth: brand x is good for narrow feet, brand y has a
wider toe box. You really won't know until they are on your feet. A
comfortable fit is primary. Features and weight are a distant second.

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ended up with Sidi Genius 4s mainly by default. I have a long narrow
foot, and they had the only production last that fit. If tightened properly
I really don't notice them when I ride... I suppose that's as it should
be.

When they wear out, I'm gonna give the Rocket 7s a try. At $500 a pop I'll
have to be saving my pennies in the meantime.

Exactly my problem but even the Genius was too wide. My Sidi compatability
stopped at the Revolution. So I had some Rocket 7s made 4 years ago and they
were the best thing I ever did in cycling-after making frames, that is. I had
fit issues there as well. Perfect fit, no foot problems. Considering what we
spend on bikes $500 for a perfect fitting shoe that lasts isn't out of the
question.
Phil Brown

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Sidi's. Best shoes I've ever had. Adidas and Shimano's fit pretty well,
but the Sidi's are a dream to ride in.

Sidi's are the best, unfortunately ($$).

Gross $$$ outlay is the wrong metric. Better to use $$$/year or
$$$/10K miles or something. I have a friend who was averse to Sidi's
for the (false) economic reason, but was going through the lesser
brands (Nike, Look, Adidas, etc.) at an alarming rate - wearing those
suckers out and never really comfortable. She was gifted a pair of
Dominator's; they have lasted as long as 3-4 pairs of the lesser
brands, to date (not much wear yet, either), and her feet are
comfortable. So which is the better deal - cheap, uncomfortable shoes
that wear out quickly, or expensive, comfortable shoes that last for
years?

- rick

jerry> I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are uncomfortable
jerry> especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat closer,
jerry> but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

Have you tried molded inserts? You can get them done at REI and some
bike shops. For the good stuff go to a pedaling podiatrist and get
them made out of carbon fiber. But even the $100 ones you get at REI
are way better than nothing.

I was using Nike mtb shoes too. they were ok on the bike and great off the
bike. This year I treated my self to a new pair of Carnac Quartz. Total
comfort on the bike, fair off the bike.

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really bad
shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really

bad

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shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

Go to a shop with a large selection and try on various shoes till you

find

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the ones that fit best.
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Alex

That's the best advice. You need to try on as many shoes as possible.
Go to several shops if you can- to cover different brands. Don't go
with word of mouth: brand x is good for narrow feet, brand y has a
wider toe box. You really won't know until they are on your feet. A
comfortable fit is primary. Features and weight are a distant second.

At least around here, if you wear anything larger than a 46, this is not
possible. None of the local LBSs stock anything larger than that. I had to
take the LONG approach and order shoes off the internet, try them on, send
them back, wait for another pair, etc. Have to pay shipping both ways as
well.

Whenever I asked a lbs to order them, they said they could but they wouldn't
accept them back: "Special order, you know."

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I'm a rookie to recumbant biking. (Had to switch because of a really bad
shoulder.) I have SPD mountain bike shoes but find that are
uncomfortable especially in the heels. I've tried adjusting my seat
closer, but only minimum bebefit. Any suggestions?

They're not exactly shoes, but nothing beats the comfort of my
(Shimano) spd sandals. I love riding with the rain between my toes!
Very comfortable off the bicycle as well.

luke