Which shoe brand after Specialized?

[mustang1]

I've always worn Specialized shoes but fancy a change.

Does anyone know of shoes from other brands that fit similarly to Specialized?
Looking for SPD and SPD SL.

 

[HLaB]

I've had a few pairs of Specialized and other brands and always find that in any other brand I need the size up.

 

[Mo1959]

I like Specialized as they are inclined to have a roomy toe box. Northwave and Lake are two others that I find more generous too.

 

[ianrauk]

Northwave have similar fit to Spesh I find.
Super comfy too.

 

[Deleted User]

I wear Lake as I've got wide feet, there's a 'wide fit' option that are actually wider rather than just being 'taller.

 

[Sharky]

My cycling shoes seem to last for years and years so any recommendations are likely to be out of date. Just check the returns policy before you buy.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Shimano have five different lasts / widths of shoe. Sure one of them will work for you.

 

[Colin Grigson]

I have Shimano RC7 in a wide fit and they‘re perfect for me … not stupidly expensive either for double boa

 

[Nebulous]

I've only had 4 pairs of cycling shoes in 10 years. I started with Specialized shoes about 10 years ago, moved to Shimano, and then bought a pair of Sidi Genius 7s. I liked the Sidi's on the bike, but kept getting sore feet, especially when I stopped for a break. I decided to persevere with Sidi and bought a pair of Ergo mega's (wide fit) I'm very impressed with them, and have reached the conclusion my previous Sidis were just too narrow. I have enough room for winter socks, they don't have vents underneath, which aren't needed for about 95% of the time in our climate, and the dials are much better than the ratchets I have had previously. A fairly expensive option, but I'm really glad I bought them.

 

[dodgy]

Shimano RC7, I doubt there are many off the shelf alternatives with so many fit permutations. Great shoes.