Need new shoes
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Bill Gobie
Oct 13, 2022, 1:19:25 PM10/13/22
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As it seems impossible to get replacement walking pads for my Giro Republics I need to find some new shoes. I hope this group can point me to a couple of options. Desired features:
Replaceable walking pads
Mountain cleats
Very stiff yet walkable, so probably a fair amount of rocker
Large and wide sizes because I use orthotics and want room for heavy winter socks
TIA
Bill
Susan Otcenas
Oct 13, 2022, 1:34:15 PM10/13/22
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SIDI Dragon Mega.
Has everything you are looking for. They are also expensive. BUT, I’m still wearing the same pair of SIDI Dragons I bought in early 2011. 11 years! I consider that an excellent value for the money considering the # of miles I’ve ridden in those 11 years. I’ve replaced the walking pads several times as well as the straps, but the shoes themselves are still rock solid.
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Bill Gobie
Oct 13, 2022, 2:17:00 PM10/13/22
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Sounds good. My Giros may be almost as old. Now just have to find some. I suppose the odds are good all Sidis fit the same so I should be able to try some lower-end models and then order the right size.
Bill
Bradley Hawkins
Oct 13, 2022, 2:26:43 PM10/13/22
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Do not buy Bontrager gravel shoes. The heel material falls apart in months. Mine are the $165 level shoes. Both of them the same way and at the same time.
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Gary Cruce
Oct 13, 2022, 4:37:42 PM10/13/22
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Another to consider are the Lake MX168 Enduro shoes. I have EEE feet and their wide version fits very well.
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Ronald Long
Oct 13, 2022, 5:34:36 PM10/13/22
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+1 for Sidi. I have 3 pair, and, as Susan said, worth the $$$. Two pair I found on sale online. I can fit two pair of wool socks in the wide ones.
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Oct 13, 2022, 6:48:51 PM10/13/22
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I can also recommend Lake shoes for folks with wide feet. Their diversity of sizing / widths is really great, but the shoe sizing across models varies a lot:
So be sure you measure properly, or I'd suggest working with a fitter who can help pick the right one.
Lynne Fitz
Oct 19, 2022, 3:20:08 PM10/19/22
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Another vote for Lakes. I have wide feet AND a voluminous foot (high instep). Sidis just didn’t work. I tried.
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