Originally Posted by b-ride

what would you recommend? what in your opinion is the most bombproof pair of spd shoes you've used? i've just bought a pair of northwaves that were slightly used and after about 6 rides the heel of the sole on the right shoe began to detach. my pair of time aspens have gone three months and are beginning to crack at the toe joint area and the soles where teh cleats are attached are both cracked. when i walk my right shoe goes snap snap snap with every step.

a friend told me that the most durable shoes in his opinion are sidi. but of course, sidis are really expensive. which is fine, but i don't want to drop 2 bills on shoes and not have them last.

thanks for the input and if i missed this thread in my searches feel free to redirect me.