Shoe Recommendations
06-03-08, 10:59 AM
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Shoe Recommendations
Anyone have a good shoe recommendation? I don’t care if they are road or mountain bike shoes as long as they are SPD compatible so I can have one pair of shoes to ride both my mountain bike and road bike plus use them in spin class. TIA.
06-03-08, 11:16 AM
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you have mountain SPD clips on both bikes? Shimano M075's come in my size (50) and are cheap at around $70. I use the M075 with eggbeaters on my mtb and R075 with SPD-SL cleats on the roadie.
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Originally Posted by misterE0
you have mountain SPD clips on both bikes? Shimano M075's come in my size (50) and are cheap at around $70. I use the M075 with eggbeaters on my mtb and R075 with SPD-SL cleats on the roadie.
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I have Forte CM210 MTB shoes. Under $50 on sale, and comfy enough that I use them on both my bikes.
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I bought these: Shimano M122's
I have a pretty wide foot and these fit me really well. The LBS didn't have anything like it in stock but said for wider feet the Shimano shoes tend to do better. I found mine at the local REI and they were on sale.
I like my shoes REALLY, REALLY tight when I strap them up so I wish they had the ratcheting type strap but I can live with these. I can get them pretty tight and have not had any problems with them slipping.
I have a pretty wide foot and these fit me really well. The LBS didn't have anything like it in stock but said for wider feet the Shimano shoes tend to do better. I found mine at the local REI and they were on sale.
I like my shoes REALLY, REALLY tight when I strap them up so I wish they had the ratcheting type strap but I can live with these. I can get them pretty tight and have not had any problems with them slipping.
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I love my Sidi dominators. They are super expensive for a mountain bike shoe but I've had my pair for 12 years. They fit exceptionally well and are incredibly durable.
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I love my Specialized Comp Mountain shoes. Check with your local Specialized dealer. They may have last years model they will sell you at a discount. I got mine for $90 that way. I use mine with Eggbeaters. Check out there Specials page. If you get lucky and find your size there are some really good deals there.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqS...pShoesSpecials
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqS...pShoesSpecials
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I love my SIDI road shoes. I like my Adidas mountain shoes.
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Ive always strayed away from shoes, I dont want to fall i guess...lol. I would love to give it a try though. Are these worth it for a casual 50 mile a week rider?
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Yeah, clipless pedals are totally worth it. Once you get used to them they are 100X more predictable than toeclips.
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I just ride platforms now
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I feel like one with bike using clipless. Kinda hard to explain in words.
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Go into your LBS, try some on. I ended up with some from Specialized.
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Originally Posted by Tabor
Go into your LBS, try some on. I ended up with some from Specialized.
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