Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Mountain Biking
Reload this Page >

Good Clipless Biking Shoes

Notices
Mountain Biking Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Check out this forum to discuss the latest tips, tricks, gear and equipment in the world of mountain biking.

Good Clipless Biking Shoes

Old 12-20-05, 08:35 PM
  #1  
B*ck From Th* D**d
Thread Starter
 
WannaGetGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Posts: 2,527

Bikes: 2015 Kona Process 153

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts
Good Clipless Biking Shoes

What would be a good pair of clipless biking shoes are out there? And what are good quialtys for a good biking shoe that I would need to look for? The Other thread in this forum got me thinking about what kind of shoes I sould be wearing for biking. For stuff like freerding and Dirt Jumping.

Thank-you
--Nate
WannaGetGood is offline  
Old 12-20-05, 08:40 PM
  #2  
later
 
free_pizza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,471
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Originally Posted by WannaGetGood
What would be a good pair of clipless biking shoes are out there? And what are good quialtys for a good biking shoe that I would need to look for? The Other thread in this forum got me thinking about what kind of shoes I sould be wearing for biking. For stuff like freerding and Dirt Jumping.

Thank-you
--Nate
to my knowledge, not many (almost none?) people use clipless for Freeriding and DJ'ing
free_pizza is offline  
Old 12-20-05, 08:46 PM
  #3  
B*ck From Th* D**d
Thread Starter
 
WannaGetGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Posts: 2,527

Bikes: 2015 Kona Process 153

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts
Originally Posted by free_pizza
to my knowledge, not many (almost none?) people use clipless for Freeriding and DJ'ing
Yeah I know. I was just wondering what are some good shoes for clipless riding. And what quailtys I shud look for when buying a new pair of shoes, cause I want a pair that will be good for mountain biking.
WannaGetGood is offline  
Old 12-20-05, 08:53 PM
  #4  
later
 
free_pizza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,471
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Originally Posted by WannaGetGood
Yeah I know. I was just wondering what are some good shoes for clipless riding. And what quailtys I shud look for when buying a new pair of shoes, cause I want a pair that will be good for mountain biking.
I have a Pair of Nike Cairns that i got on ebay for $45us, the retailed for about $220us back in the day. They are a really stylish pair of shoes. They fit pretty thin though, but once i got used to them, they fit like a glove. The only problem is that i cracked the sole climbing a hill one day, but i cant notice any performance difference.



I hear a lot of people say good things about 661 (or is it sixsixone?) shoes
free_pizza is offline  
Old 12-20-05, 09:26 PM
  #5  
B*ck From Th* D**d
Thread Starter
 
WannaGetGood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Lower Mainland, BC
Posts: 2,527

Bikes: 2015 Kona Process 153

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 23 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts
Yeah, I just don't know where to find 661 Shoes, and I don't want to buy them off the internet. Cuase I don't know if they will fit me.
WannaGetGood is offline  
Old 12-20-05, 09:55 PM
  #6  
Just ride.
 
roadbuzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: C-ville, Va
Posts: 3,259
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
I've got a pair of Specialized MTB carbon pros. Light, stiff soles, durable, comfortable. Pricey, but I got a very good deal through my bike club. Love 'em, but maybe that's just my roadie background coming through.
roadbuzz is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 01:59 PM
  #7  
New but not that new!!!!
 
Muddyrookie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Austin
Posts: 38

Bikes: Gary Fisher

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I just got a pair of Shimano MT50. They are really confortable, and stable. They run about 90.00. A little pricey but I think they are worth it.
Muddyrookie is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 02:53 PM
  #8  
Fourth Degree Legend
 
junkyard's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: American Gardens Building
Posts: 3,826

Bikes: 2005 Kona Cinder Cone & 2010 Cannondale SuperSix

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I had a pair of 661s -- not sure which ones. I ripped through the velcro straps in about a month and a half. I ride XC and I don't think I was being to hard on them. After that, I wouldn't recommend them. Now I'm sporting a pair of Shimano M225s based on a friend's recommendation. They fit well, feel solid while on the bike and can handle a short hike if necessary. They've held up much better than the 661s. Based on the two experiences, I'd suggest something by Shimano.
junkyard is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 04:17 PM
  #9  
Banned.
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 53
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
i rock these on the trail
wheelerer is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 04:19 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
zx108's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: N.J.
Posts: 1,545
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
didnt this kid get banned?

i like sidi. lake, i think that was the company. those felt good also.
zx108 is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 04:45 PM
  #11  
eert a ekil yzarc
 
SpiderMike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Pasadena TX
Posts: 2,560

Bikes: many bikes

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
For over a year I've been wearing Diadora Geckos. No problems so far. Still have a really old pair of Specialized MTB shoes use them for commuting/ backup trail usage.
SpiderMike is offline  
Old 12-21-05, 07:00 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
iamthetas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: colonial heights Va
Posts: 1,200

Bikes: Devinci Guzzler, 04 Canadian version

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
what you want in a shoe is a stiff sole for power transfer, a grippy bottom( no matter the style) for climbing on a hike a bike, avoid , if possible shoe strings, unless they have a "lace keeper" like my 661 Nuevos to hide the extra string in because they will inevitably get hung in your chain, gears, something. a snug fit is also a big plus but not tight to the point of pressuring the top of the foot.many now have 2 vecro straps and a ratchet buckle at the top for a truly custom fit
661 shoes run 1/2 size smaller than other shoes.Ex: you wear a 10.5 Shimano shoe, youd go with an 11
661 are available at JesonUSA but Ive never seen any locally here
I have a pair of Shimao M180s that fit really well, are super stiff and ratchet at the top. the toe spikes should NEVER be removed though, no trction at all without them
I also have a pair of 661 Nuevos that are super stiff on the bottom yet all day comfortable on the upper. they have laces so custom fit is out. they also have a skate style outer sole for supreme traction with no spikes
another factor is ventilation. yes for warm weather, no for cold weather,unless you use booties, toe covers or such
iamthetas is offline  
Old 12-22-05, 07:16 PM
  #13  
Banned.
 
sngltrackdufus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: tartarus
Posts: 1,258

Bikes: MTB's & a Cyclocross

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Diadora Geko's are pretty good shoes for the price .i have been through 2 pairs of them(cycling)
i also have a pair that i use for hiking only which work quite nicely for that too.
although they aren't quite as nice as my Diadora Skorpione's, they get the job done right nicely for $50.00
As with any shoes i would try on before purchase shoes are another "personal thing" might be comfortable for you & a nightmare for someone else
your weight & strength also come into play with sole stiffness & longevity of it.
hmmm. ...Maybe if your "clipped in" tight enough when you roll off those 40 ft. drops you will stay attached to your bike
laces aren't that bad as long as you keep the ends out of the way they are more of a pain than straps or mechanical cinching buckle but they work. with the Geko's i use both straps & laces, i leave the lace a tad loose & cinch the straps tight, when my feet heat up & slightly swell i loosen up straps on "the fly"
works good for me.

Signed,
Sidi sucks

Last edited by sngltrackdufus; 12-22-05 at 07:53 PM.
sngltrackdufus is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.