Shoe size, slightly bigger or smaller??

[Isaac199]

Hi! I recently tried on two pairs of Giro Empire SLXes, size 44 and 45. As my right feet is quite a bit longer than my left, size 44 is great for the left, but a bit small for the right, and 45 is quite big for the left, to the point where I can squeeze a finger into it, but really comfortable on the right (albeit being prob a tiny bit bigger than it should be).

I can't purchase half sizes, so what do you guys recommend I do?? Thanks

[mikgit]

bigger...too small is not a good way to go...

or even better buy both pairs and wear odd sizes, maybe flip the other missmatched pair on ebay.

[madmacca]

Feet sometimes swell when riding (especially when hot), so probably better to go big than go small.

[Isaac199]

bigger...too small is not a good way to go...

or even better buy both pairs and wear odd sizes, maybe flip the other missmatched pair on ebay.

Thanks for the reply! I wish I could afford two, one pair is expensive enough

[mikesbytes]

How do you manage the shoe sizing in your shoes in general?

Do you pack out the smaller foot?

[10speedsemiracer]

Buy bigger, second thin-ish sock on the smaller foot.

[foo on patrol]

Never buy smaller, as you will be in for a world of hurt!

Foo

[Neddysmith]

Yeah definitely always go slightly bigger instead of slightly smaller, you can always wear extra socks or pad out a bigger pair and on longer rides your feet will thank you.