Originally Posted by
Chuck Naill
I came to the conclusion that touring pedals and clips, with all things considered, was a better option. The SPD shoes I saw were $180 and heavy.
$180 for SPD shoes? Just google SPD MTB shoes and you will immediately see hundreds of results which are under $100. 15min of looking online would net you dozens of options in your size for $50-100. And many of those will be light.
Originally Posted by
andrewclaus
Nice understatement. This is why my experiment with SPD shoes only lasted a few years--too many slips, thankfully no falls. That and, as mentioned already, the cost of replacing the shoes when they wore out.
How are people slipping in shoes? I have walked all over towns in my shoes. Ive run in them. Ive played driveway basketball with kids. At times there will be a click or two due to the cleat contacting pavement, but thats it. I havent ever given a thought to traction, much less actually slipping.
SPD shoes vary widely and some have the cleat protrude more than others. If anything, I would think SPDs that make you slip all over the place would drive you to look for some that dont do that.
My replies sound critical, they are more just surprise since these concerns and issues have never been experienced by me...at all.