Shoe fit

[ryan]

Hi everyone

I've recently made the move from clips and straps to a clipless set-up running Time ATAC pedals and shimano m160 shoes. I love the feeling of riding clipless but am a little concerned about the fit of my shoe.

It's probably a matter of personal preference but they do feel a bit big. When walking my heel does slide out of the shoe and on the bike I feel like my foot pulls up of the sole, especially when climbing. Is this normal? They seemed to fit well in the lbs but I think they have given quite a bit.

Would be interested in any advice / thoughts on how a shoe should fit. I'm considerig reselling and getting a new pair. I have put an innersole in but didn't really help. I've also tried doing the straps up really tight but get circulation problems before fixing problem.

Cheers
Ryan

[Supe]

It's probably a matter of personal preference but they do feel a bit big. When walking my heel does slide out of the shoe and on the bike I feel like my foot pulls up of the sole, especially when climbing. Is this normal?

They are too big, especially if your heel is pulling out when you are walking,

[kibnedyo]

It sounds like they could be too big, but the obvious question is are you tyiing/strapping yourself in snugly? Try strapping in a little tighter before rushing out for new shoes. What have you got to lose with this experiment?

If you do go a new shoe, prefer three straps to two. This way you will get a better adjustment accross the top of the foot, keeping the foot firmly in the shoe without "ankle raise".

[Wayfarer]

maybe try a thicker sole insert.

[ryan]

Thanks for the comments.

Had a chat with two bike shops today; the one I purchased from and one other. The one I purchased from said they were a good fit, and any smaller my toes would hit the end of the shoe when riding. The other said that they did look to big and that it was a correct fit when the toes hit the end

I've got a northwave inner sole in at the moment but might try something thicker if pulling the straps even tighter doesn't help.

Cheers
Ryan

[tipsy.mcstagger]

Thanks for the comments.

Had a chat with two bike shops today; the one I purchased from and one other. The one I purchased from said they were a good fit, and any smaller my toes would hit the end of the shoe when riding. The other said that they did look to big and that it was a correct fit when the toes hit the end

I've got a northwave inner sole in at the moment but might try something thicker if pulling the straps even tighter doesn't help.

Cheers
Ryan

Smells a bit funny that one from the shop you purchased them from mate. It sounds to me that they are too big.