Dear STW massive
Could you please fix it for me to find a pair of SPD shoes that will be comfy enough to be used for the daily commute and general quick-blat-down-the-pub duties. Casual-ish - well they're not going to be required for full on 'proper' muddy riding. But I don't want a pair of roady looking shoes. As you look like a **** darn the pab! Trainer-ish really. I've always used 661's in the past but the new ones look a bit....erm...well...
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I'm liking the look of
[url= http://www.lakecycling.com/cycling/shoes/mountain/style=MX102.aspx ]these[/url]
Anyone tried them? What's the sizing like?
Your recommendations please oh wise ones
I like these:
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http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-mt41-spd-shoes-brown-id52627.html
When Mrs S and I did that pompino trip, I lived in a pair of those on the left, but I dont remember the number and they dont make them any more.
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bling bro.
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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55370
or even! 😯
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specialized primo?
I'm in the same boat.
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The Vans warner looks OK, but apparently it's a terrible shoe.
Specialized could well be an option Rootes. Cheers.
Stoner - They look just the ticket, but I've had Shimano's in the past and found them really narrow for my neanderthal-feet. How do they compare to other shoes in your opinion?
Anybody tried the Lakes? Any opinions?
For disco slippers I always ride spesh BG shoes, they are good for the wider foot. The shimano's can be a bit narrower than spesh I suppose, but after 5000km its not noticeable as after a little wearing the upper will form to your foot.
never had lakes. Have some northwave boots that also come out a bit narrower than spesh.
I've got some of [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-t1-cycling-shoes/ ]these dhb shoes[/url]:
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They're comfortable and they work. Very plain as well which is what I was after.
Not tried the Lakes.
Specialized could well be an option Rootes. Cheers.
I use them for short commutes on the Brompton - good to walk in as they are quite bendy and cheap - though you have the watch the laces for getting caught in stuff
had a pair for 2 years and still ok
Si
SPDrilles
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shimano mt51, fab shoe, though I think with all these kind of shoes they are quite stiff to walk in and after a lot of bike use they look very "dusty".
A little OT, but still ace....
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Northwave Rocker
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[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-rocker-touring-shoes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=products ]Wiggle Link[/url]
I'm looking at these for my next pair:
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[url= http://www.polaris.in/products/trail/footwear/all/all/1 ]High and Low top versions[/url]
I currently have Northwave Gran Canions which are almost totally trashed after 2 years great service. The Polaris boots are the nearest replacement and as high top SPD shoes are normally dropped from the range after the first year, I may buy a few pairs!
[url= http://fiveten.com/products/footwear-detail/10104-hellcat-spd ]hellcats[/url]
Thanks very much for the suggestions folks. The Northwaves are looking odds on favourites I reckon. Exactly what I'm after. I've had Northwave's in the past and liked them
Thanks again! We're blastin' off baby!!!! 😀
Shimano MT22s.
Binners - sizing is "normal" in the Rockers (can't say about other NW shoes cos I've never had any others). I'm 43 in Shimano (size up from normal), NWs are a 42 and there's plenty of room.