Originally Posted by
Voodoo76
I disagree somewhat. The real problem for a newbie is knowing proper fit. Hell I've been at this over 30 years and still can get fooled by how a shoe feels in the store vs. 3 hrs later on the road. Unfortunatley, like saddles, there is no easy path. So go online and Buy a few different brands on sale or closeout till you hit on it. In my case Shimano = yes, Specialized = no (but they felt great in the store), Sidi = OK (although I havn't tried them recently).
edit: unless your LBS is willing to let you test ride shoes.
Thank you, this is the type of info I'd only get with experience, or from someone who has already been there and done that.
And I notice you're from Texas too (as is a bunch of my family), and you're helpful. Maybe the other Texas guy drank the water while visiting down south of the border! (LOL)