New shoes are on the loose side

[amih77]

Hello,

I bought new road shoes - Gaerne G Chrono. I tried them on a ride yesterday but they are a bit loose. The problem is that one size down is already too small. Is there a way to improve this situation? Insoles would help? Other ideas?

Thanks!

 

[richwagmn]

Hello,

I bought new road shoes - Gaerne G Chrono. I tried them on a ride yesterday but they are a bit loose. The problem is that one size down is already too small. Is there a way to improve this situation? Insoles would help? Other ideas?

Thanks!

E-soles might help. http://www.esoles.com

 

[winkybiker]

Insoles that take up a bit more volume can help. I'm guessing the smaller-sized ones were too short? If it was just volume, consider that they ease out a little bit with use (not much though, unless they are genuine leather - which they usually aren't).

Try another brand? Keep in mind that bike shoes should fit tighter than running shoes, of course.

I like my bike shoes quite tight - "if I can get them on, they're not too small".

 

[winkybiker]

E-soles might help. http://www.esoles.com

They look quite good.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Hello,

I bought new road shoes - Gaerne G Chrono. I tried them on a ride yesterday but they are a bit loose. The problem is that one size down is already too small. Is there a way to improve this situation? Insoles would help? Other ideas?

Thanks!

Didja get them from a LBS?
Go back and talk to them.

 

[amih77]

Didja get them from a LBS?
Go back and talk to them.

No... Bike24

I think I'll just return them.

Thanks for your answers.

 

[Hawkwood]

No... Bike24

I think I'll just return them.

Thanks for your answers.

Have you tried them with thicker socks? Not an ideal solution if it's hot, but it might work.

 

[Boeing]

Just had this discussion this morning in the group.

seem a lot of shoes now have less lateral support in the material. especially when they break in a bit. My Giros loosened up quite a bit and I am swimming in the forefoot. it sucks because it feels like I am pushing out and adding more pressure to the outside of my foot rather than even pressure throughout.

soles are stiff but..