Another "Big" Problem

[HoustonAE2]

I have been searching and have not been able to find a pair of riding shoes that fit my big 'ole feet. 48 is too small, now I am not very familiar with European sizes but I wear a 13.5 to 14. What does that convert to? I believe it would be a 49 or 50. Does anyone know what my options are in this size?

[Aoife]

according to http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html ...
you'd be a 48.5.... but if the 48 doesn't fit and you can't find it, I guess 49?

Our cycle shop's website has the ability to sort for shoes by size...
this is what it came up with
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm
(you may need to redo the size search, I don't know if it's exactly the link)

[HoustonAE2]

Problem is that just went to my LBS, Performance actually, and they looked in their catologe and told me that no mtb shoe comes larger than 48. Now apparently a road shoe you can get in sizes up to 50. Now that is fine and dandy but I don't ride a road bike.

Can your shop get a size 49 or 50 mtb shoe?

[HoustonAE2]

Okay, again I invite anyone to call me stupid; just remember my lbc guy is doesn't know what he is talking about.

I have been looking for a pair of shoes and have come across Lake, apparently they do make them in a size 50.

Does anyone have any experience with this manufacture? A size 48 was snug in the toes and I only needed a half size larger (U.S. sizing speaking)

What really sucks is that all the size 50 shoes are currently unavialable.

I have the worst luck!

[RobLL]

I would never call anyone who wears a size 14 stupid you big lug - anyway good luck on the bike and on the shoes.

[Flee]

Keep in mind that shoe manufacturers fit different. I roll a size 13. I wear a 48 Sidi Mountain shoe. I wear a 47 Shimano road shoe.

So try another LBS. You have to have some others around you. Lake makes good products. I have never owned any, but they were on my list when I was looking for some road shoes recently.

Try another local LBS. Each LBS carries different brands.

[silly]

SIDI, Cannondale, and SIDI all make a 49 and 50 mountain bike shoe (though not all styles are available in the bigger sizes).

[Kaiser]

I had a pair of Lakes, decent reliable shoes. The sizing was not an issue, as I recall. Not the stiffest road shoes in the world, but inexpensive and reliable.

[laxcdn]

How about regular pedals and toe clips, that is what I use. I am not a big one for clipless.

[HoustonAE2]

I have never used clipless pedals, so I am not really not looking at that. I am just looking for a good riding shoe. Right now I am using running shoes and my toes are numb at the end of the workout. Are you wearing regular sneakers or do you have a pair of riding shoes?