I bought two sizes of shoes. (Bont Vaypor 2023). they apparently are not gonna change shape much for the upper. smaller size fits perfect front to back but I can’t splay my toes…I would say it’s just short of pinching bigger size allows me to splay and wiggle my toes comfortably. it’s about 5mm mo…

[image] JonGreengrass: As an aside Lake CX201s fit even wider than even Bont double wide fit and I found them a better option for me as an everyday barefoot shoe wearer. ok interesting I see that shoe is straighter with less toe spring. ok going to order a pair of those before I put cleats on…

I also like the Lake shoes for their wide toe box. I also wear toe socks to allow for more splaying and to avoid having my nails rub against one another.

Try a taller arch support. The toes might be spreading because you’re crushing your arch’s bit.

Yes, I’ve found that I get less “hotspots” in summer when wearing toesocks, and in winter they keep my feet warm because my toes are free to wiggle.

arches don’t need support, especially for those of us going barefoot and wearing minimal shoes, who have strong feet.

The support isn’t performing the same function it might in your dress or running shoes. It’s just to take up space. The problem is clamping unpadded cycling shoe is pressing that arch down against a solid sole while the cleat holds your foot at a given angle. Give it a try as an experiment, you’re…

[image] genefish: is this just a no-brainer to get the bigger one? or should I just get used to the tighter one? Yeah, bigger. Unless these are your tt race shoes. Then go smaller. For aero. Joe

[image] genefish: is this just a no-brainer to get the bigger one? or should I just get used to the tighter one? Bont also sells wide and extra wide versions. Did you think about staying with your current size but opt for a wider variant?

Have you tried specialized top of the line shoes? They have a very wide toe box that allows total freedom for your toes. After having the road shoes for a year, i now hate my old mtb shoes and am replacing with spec. They feel amazing.

Just a comment that, for me, Spesh shoes aren’t all that wide. They make fantastic shoes, but I find the Shimano S-Phyre a much better fit for my foot type. This is the problem with shoe recommendations…our feet are all so different. 10 or so years ago, I had several people tell me SIDi mega were th…

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Unfortunately, they’re both impossible to find where I live. I’d love to try both. I tried to order the Bont’s direct once, but delivery was a month or something long.

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