Feet shrinking ?

[cyberknight]

My cycling shoes have become loose even with thicker socks , more in length than width which seems odd .I have put another really thin insole in the shoe underneath the originals to see if that helps but it feels more the length rather than width thats the issue .
Both shoes are a few years old and i generally have to size up anyway with wide feet .
Tried asking on a cycling facefluff page ( yea i know ) and they they couldnt understand that not everyone can go splash out or save for all singing and dancing carbon shoes so much so i will probably leave the group .

 

[fossyant]

I would think the shoes material has stretched.

 

[cyberknight]

I would think the shoes material has stretched.

its odd that it would stretch lengthways though ? my heel feels loose , i did try some heel grips but they were uncomfy

 

[vickster]

Age related changes? Try a full length inner sole?

 

[cyberknight]

Age related changes? Try a full length inner sole?

im thinking the same , thats what i did stick a thin insole under the other one to test and maybe get a cheap pair off ebay a size down to test

 

[fossyant]

I think any general stretch will cause the shoe to feel loose.

 

[cougie uk]

My cycling shoes have become loose even with thicker socks , more in length than width which seems odd .I have put another really thin insole in the shoe underneath the originals to see if that helps but it feels more the length rather than width thats the issue .
Both shoes are a few years old and i generally have to size up anyway with wide feet .
Tried asking on a cycling facefluff page ( yea i know ) and they they couldnt understand that not everyone can go splash out or save for all singing and dancing carbon shoes so much so i will probably leave the group .

Well it is getting colder now so it's a better problem to have than too tight shoes ?

Thicker insoles. Thicker socks. You could always put a tissue or something in the toe box if it's bothering you ,?

 

[cyberknight]

Well it is getting colder now so it's a better problem to have than too tight shoes ?

Thicker insoles. Thicker socks. You could always put a tissue or something in the toe box if it's bothering you ,?

this is more than that, my heels are loose even with thick socks

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

this is more than that, my heels are loose even with thick socks

Have you lost weight, or changed any medication?

 

[vickster]

this is more than that, my heels are loose even with thick socks

Sounds simply like the shoes have stretched

 

[MontyVeda]

I bought an emergency pair of trainers in Aldi earlier this year (the boots i had on that day were literally crippling me). The trainers were also a tad too small lengthways, but better than the boots. Now though, those trainers are a perfect fit, having stretched through wearing them. I'm fairly sure my feet haven't shrunk.

 

[cougie uk]

Is it just your bike shoes ? Or are all your shoes bigger now ?

 

[cyberknight]

Have you lost weight, or changed any medication?

yes lost about 10% of my bodyweight over the last 9 months down to about 144 llbs atm

 

[cyberknight]

Is it just your bike shoes ? Or are all your shoes bigger now ?

i think so , i wear loose work boots all day that i have to do up really tight on the laces now and home shoes do feel looser

 

[alicat]

yes lost about 10% of my bodyweight over the last 9 months down to about 144 llbs atm

i think so , i wear loose work boots all day that i have to do up really tight on the laces now and home shoes do feel looser

You will have lost some of the volume off your feet when you lost weight. Sounds like you need narrower shoes now you have lost weight. Some insoles, the stiffer the better, will be cheaper than new shoes and boots.