shimano shoes
05-14-09, 04:38 PM
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shimano shoes
i notice shimano shoes are quite a lot cheaper than other shoes. are other shoes significantly better and how are they better?
05-14-09, 05:48 PM
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I think that Shimano shoes are the best bang for the buck of any cycling shoe. They are stiff and comfortable. If you buy the moldable Shimano shoes, I hear you can get a excellent fit.
I have a three year old par of Shimano SH-151 shoes in a "E" width. Other than Sidis, Shimano is the only shoe that I have found, off the shelf, that fits me.
I have a three year old par of Shimano SH-151 shoes in a "E" width. Other than Sidis, Shimano is the only shoe that I have found, off the shelf, that fits me.
05-14-09, 05:52 PM
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I have a pair of shimano R220"s they are great, but i wouldn"t say that almost $300 was cheap either.
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You can probably find a pair of SH-R300 for around 225.00. The SH-R300 were Shimano's top of the line last year and sold for 350.00.
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Shimanos are very good shoes. In fact, shimano made and still makes carbon soles for other shoe companies.
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I have spoken with a former shop owner in Logan, UT where I use to live who could basically have what ever shoe he wanted. He told me that Shimano shoes were the best out there for large feet. He wore a 48 wide shoe. For what it's worth.
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I have an old pair (15+ years) of shimano MTB shoes, can't remember the model. They look pretty ratty, barely any tread left, but still work great on my trainer. Since I just got a road bike I got some SH-131's, I have a wide foot and they fit very well, the toe box is also nice and roomy (I think roomier than most). They have excellent carbon soles, they say it takes 1500lbs to get any flex in them (the silver CF looks great to!!)
I couldn't pass up some new SH-215' s on E-bay for $85 and they are great as well, although I think a bit narrower. But I did get them a size smaller because I sometimes use the SH-131's in cold weather with slightly thicker socks.
I couldn't pass up some new SH-215' s on E-bay for $85 and they are great as well, although I think a bit narrower. But I did get them a size smaller because I sometimes use the SH-131's in cold weather with slightly thicker socks.
