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09-12-11 | 09:43 PM

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EspressoExpress

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From: Montreal, Quebec

Bikes: 2011 Giant TCR 1

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Originally Posted by Buck_O

If you want a stiffer SPD shoe that you can walk in, with plenty of room in the toebox for wider feet, i recommend these.

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/cont...road/2/SH-RT31

The Shimano SH-RT31. The Sole is stiffer then their MTB shoes, but not quite as stiff as their dedicated SPD-SL system shoes. So its still relatively easy to walk around in for short distances.

If you want a more secure strapping system over the RT31's two velcro straps, and have an LBS that can order out of a Shinmano EU/World catalog, you might want to check out the SH-RT81 with a ratcheting top strap, and two velcro, or the SH-RT52, which has a three strap velcro system.

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/...-.sh_road.html
http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/...-.sh_road.html

Spot on info here. The SH-RT31 shoes are stiff even with just two velcro straps. I found them much stiffer than many much more expensive shoes. I found they gave me excellent support. I ended up buying them. I have very wide feet and the velcro hasnt shown any sign of failing me after almost 4 months of moderate usage. Walking is very easy though you will always find yourself stepping on some little thing that will make it go crunch.

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