My current mtb shoes are 10 years old, and given I only ever use them on gravel or winter road bike I’m looking for a lightweight replacement, ideally something that looks like a road shoe that is easier to walk in at the cafe
not wanting to spend a fortune, what’s out there?
I've got Fizik X5 Terra which are nice. Fairly narrow fitting.
What is not spending a fortune for you?
I really like the specialized recon and they do from a 1.0 (from £65) to a 3.0 (from £180) so hopefully something to suite your budget.
These fit your light and road-alike thought, ok to walk in at the cafe, and if you can still find in your size they are reduced.
S-Works Vent EVO Gravel Shoes
https://www.specializedconceptstore.co.uk/product/108340/2022-s-works-vent-evo-gravel-shoes/
If those now hard to find,some flavor of Spesh Recon shoe or one of their gravel shoes would prob do the trick
I use Giro Sector mtb shoes for XC, bike packing and long road rides where speed isnt that important. Ive got fairly wideish feet and these are very comfortable.
My Lake gravel shoes are fantastic, but probably fail the budget test. GX238 I think.
Another vote for Recons (I've got the 3.0s). I found they were pretty rubbish on MTBs for various reasons, but they make good road/gravel shoes.
I ride Giro Rincons on road and gravel and like them a great deal - light, comfortable, no skidding around on SPD-SLs. I've done about 4000km on them at least.
Shimano XC7s can be had for £130 ish.
Or if that's too much then look at the XC5 or XC3.
I've Shimano shaped feet but as with all shoes, might be better to try them on first.
If you don't like the above then try searching for gravel shoes, they're essentially xc shoes but have minimal tread and can be even lighter.
Shimano also make them too, RX6 and RX8.
I use the XC7s on my gravel bike and road bike. I think I paid £125. Good shoes.
Yep, was just about to say whatever the current shimano 'XC' range is - looks like the middle of the range one gets BOA dial, that will be superb.
Came here to say Spesh Recon. Beaten to it.
Giro Sector
Is what I use too.
Watch out if you go with the Fizik Terra. They've got an unusual join between the inner and outer shoe on the inside of the foot, just below the ankle which caused me a lot of discomfort. So give them a good wear around the house first. I managed to get a warranty refund as the pair I had were a bit worse than most, but several fresh ones in other colours still had a prominent bump compared to other shoes. That's when I looked at the Giro above.
It only affected one of my feet so is most likely a personal foot shape issue.
Lovely shoes otherwise so I would've kept them if I could.
Thanks all
i really like the look of the sworks recon lace up shoe. Not cheap, and I have my reservations about laces. But they look ace.