SPD shoes renowned for generous space in toe box area ?

[Guitars and Bikes]

My shoes are shimano wide fit and the toe box space is neglible, and this is after sizing up. I have insoles from SOLE in them and because I have a high arch, I keep getting a corn on my right side little toe. A podiatrist said I need to get spd shoes that are generous in the toes area. I used to use shimano m087 and had zero issues, but they aren't made any more. Can you suggest any spd shoes that are generous in toes area ?

 

[ColinJ]

After similar problems I ended up going with Shimano shoes 2 sizes up from what would normally wear.

It means that the shoes are a bit long so I make sure that I do the straps up tight enough to stop my feet moving forward in the shoes.

I don't know why Shimano can't get the sizing right!

 

[midlife]

My Shimano SPD shoes are a size 44 and I’m normally a 42! Seem to recall Northwave do wide fittings but that was a few years ago now.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I don't know why Shimano can't get the sizing right!

They can but there are many different foot proportions.

 

[fossyant]

Shimano are my go to these days. 43 or 44 fit fine. Normal shoe 42.

Thing is you'll need to try some on to find out what works best.

 

[newts]

Lake wide fit shoes have plenty of room up front.
https://uk.lakecycling.com/pages/size-guide
I have the mx176 wide fit & they are very comfortable, previously I was getting alot of foot pain with narrower shoes.

 

[kingrollo]

+1 for lake.

Cycling 30 years and these are the best shoes I've ever had. Understated colour (black grey) - very durable and most importantly very comfortable

Mine popped up for £70 - but well worth paying more for

 

[cyberknight]

unfortunately the best wide fit shoes i found were wiggle dhb troika/ dorica shoes , i have wide feet and these fit proper size so a 42 fits me and im a 42/8 in normal shoes.
so good i bought enough to last me when they were on offer, you can get them on ebay if you shop around,

 

[Sterlo]

Lake wide fit shoes have plenty of room up front.
https://uk.lakecycling.com/pages/size-guide
I have the mx176 wide fit & they are very comfortable, previously I was getting alot of foot pain with narrower shoes.

+ another 1 for Lake. Try https://www.saltdogcycling.com/, the owner is great and very helpful if you need advice. Can't recall which one's I have but looking to move up to the MX177 soon.

 

[slowmotion]

@Guitars and Bikes, thanks for starting this thread. Wide SPD shoes are an endless quest for me. I had three pairs of lace-up NorthWave ones which were extremely comfortable but they were discontinued about eight years ago. Cycle shoe sizing is completely bonkers. I'm starting to think that, for me, I might be better of ditching SPD pedals and shoes and reverting to flats in order to avoid torturing my feet.

 

[Guitars and Bikes]

@Guitars and Bikes, thanks for starting this thread. Wide SPD shoes are an endless quest for me. I had three pairs of lace-up NorthWave ones which were extremely comfortable but they were discontinued about eight years ago. Cycle shoe sizing is completely bonkers. I'm starting to think that, for me, I might be better of ditching SPD pedals and shoes and reverting to flats in order to avoid torturing my feet.

I hear ya dude. Shimano sizing is to be handled with care. I wear uk size 43, my shimano spd shoes are size 44,and I still have to wear a corn plaster on my right side little toe when wearing them. I looked into the lake shoes, but those prices......for shoes

 

[vickster]

I hear ya dude. Shimano sizing is to be handled with care. I wear uk size 43, my shimano spd shoes are size 44,and I still have to wear a corn plaster on my right side little toe when wearing them. I looked into the lake shoes, but those prices......for shoes

If they last, are comfortable and you wear a lot, then they will represent better quality.
Sportpursuit often have Lake on special in selected sizes (have to sign up to view).