Going back to SPD after a few years of flats so whats out there?

-Non-winter
-Not a race slipper
-Good sole for plenty of hike-a-bike
-Shoe rather than boot
-More laces than velcro/ratchet things
-Will pay upto £70 for the right thing but hoping for cheaper

thanks

Spesh Tahoe pretty much fits the bill for that, I’d say.

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Yup was looking for exactly this to replace my Adidas Elmoro and they are all there is that really fit the bill. Look better than in the pics too.

Lake MX100 or 102 or something like that, I think that’s what they’re called anyway! Paid £65 for mine off wiggle I think.

These http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lake-MX100-Mountain-Bike-Shoes_53199.htm

Tahoe are a bit bendy though…

Actually these are what I have http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/lake-mtbtrekking-shoes-mx-102/aid:450844

MX102’s they do come up a bit tight though, width wise.

Shimano M162s

Bendy is better for walking in and hike-a-bike was on the requirements list

I am looking for a good spd shoe for road riding (not a winter boot). Needs to be a firm sole. Any suggestions?

Specialized do a Touring shoe that might suit you. Looks like a road shoe but has MTB style cleat holes. Look for the SportTR.

Bontrager SSRs are very similar to the Tahoe if you have a Trek dealer nearby.

I’ve just got another pair of those Tahoes (‘Sport’ IIRC) and they are both comfy and ace for the stuff listed. I’d also have a look at these as they look very good quality close up:

Scott Boa

Well based on these I like the look of the Tahoe, Lake MX102 & Scott Boa – plus I’ve seen the Shimano MT43 which look ok.

I’ll have a nip in to Evans at some point this week and see if they have any in to try

Thanks

Shameless plug but I’ve got a pair of Tahoes in size 11/46 that you could have for £25 posted. e-mail d4vew4lsh at gmail dot com if interested.

I just ordered some of those Scott Boa’s of evilbay for £40.