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1. DrJ - Member

   I am looking for some shoes for SPD and also that I can wear to push the bike up hill (yes, it happens ...) or to stop at the pub. I am considering these:
   northwave-mission-all-terrain
   and these:
   shimano-mt42

   Any ideas?

   Also - any experience of sizing? I normally take 44, and I may have to buy the via internet so I prefer to get the right size first time!!

   Thanks!

   Posted 12 months ago #
2. v8ninety - Member

   I've got the MT 42s and I'm happy with them. they've lasted well through quite heavy use in winter, and they are nice and low profile, they don't shout 'bike shoe' if you know what I mean. They are a bit clicky to walk around in, not the cleats, just hard rubber and inflexible sole, which is good on the bike. (this may be the same with most spd style shoes; these are my first)

   I wear euro 43 which I believe is 8 1/2 to 9ish, and I wear size 42 norman shoes. I think they are quite narrow, but that suits me.

   Cheaper at CRC too

   Hope this helps bud.

   Posted 12 months ago #
3. Lifer - Member

   Spesh Tahoe for me:

   

   I wouldn't buy shoes over the internet unless I'd tried them on first, fit is more than just 'size 10' or whatever.

   Posted 12 months ago #
4. CaptainFlashheart - Member

   Another vote for the Tahoe here. Were better with the forefoot strap, IMO

   Posted 12 months ago #
5. Deveron53 - Member

   these look quite good:
   http://www.polaris-apparel.co.uk/product/SPLINTER
   I know it's Polaris but these seem to be a redesign of Northwave Gran Canion, well, the high top ones do.

   Posted 12 months ago #
6. topangarider - Member

   The Tahoe is just about ok - the MT-42 shouts 'I was crap at PE!'

   Mavic Switchback?

   Posted 12 months ago #
7. carlphillips - Member

   shimano stormtroopers for me mp66 or something like that...they are ace.

   Posted 12 months ago #
8. andy_hamgreen - Member

   further to El CdF - have some trusty Tahoes that are gradually disintegrating - bought some replacements online - shockhorror no strap !
   but then - even worse - was looking at Evans in Bristol and see that they've brought the strap back - wtf is going on Specialized ?

   now going to look at Mavic Alpine Allmountain

   Posted 12 months ago #
9. CaptainFlashheart - Member

   The strap is back?

   My knackered old Tahoes may be replaced soon, then!

   Posted 12 months ago #
10. j3ffo - Member

    I had the Spesh Tahoes for about a year. They were ok but the sole fell apart.

    Just bought these

    I much prefer them. Am a UK 10 and the size 45 is perfect. Shimano's latest generation of shoes seem slightly wider than previous.

    Edit: appologies, just read your bit about the pub.

    Posted 12 months ago #

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