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 DrJ
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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:
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-mission-all-terrain-mtb-shoes/?&source=MaxiFeed&id=5360055502 ]northwave-mission-all-terrain[/url]
and these:
[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt42-spd-multi-purpose-cycling-shoes/ ]shimano-mt42[/url]

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 : 31/05/2011 6:25 pm
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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 : 31/05/2011 6:50 pm
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Spesh Tahoe for me:

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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 : 31/05/2011 7:11 pm
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Another vote for the Tahoe here. Were better with the forefoot strap, IMO


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 7:19 pm
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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 : 31/05/2011 7:46 pm
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The Tahoe is just about ok - the MT-42 shouts 'I was crap at PE!'

Mavic Switchback?


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 8:15 pm
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shimano stormtroopers for me mp66 or something like that...they are ace.


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 8:48 pm
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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 : 31/05/2011 10:33 pm
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The strap is back?

My knackered old Tahoes may be replaced soon, then!


 
Posted : 31/05/2011 10:36 pm
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I had the Spesh Tahoes for about a year. They were ok but the sole fell apart.

Just bought [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-m087-mtb-cycling-shoes/ ]these[/url]

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 : 31/05/2011 11:01 pm