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I bought some M077 in the recent CRC sale as they were at a good price to try SPD's, but they aren't big enough (even though I ordered a size bigger than I normally wear)so they are going back.
However, I am still interested in trying SPD's on my SS through the winter, but some of the non-sale priced shoes are a bit steep for just trying out SPD's.
Are the Shimano trainer style (not skate shoe style) any good? i.e. MT42
any other suggestions for mid-level Shimano SPD's for cross country/Peak District use?
(or do I just bite the bullet and pay standard price for M077 and get them in a 46 instead of 45)
I've seen M087-Wide - £72 but it was a bit more than I wanted to pay...
thanks,
dawson
Are the Shimano trainer style (not skate shoe style) any good? i.e. MT42
Just bought a pair of MT43 shoes before going to the Alps instead of my usual disco slippers. Really happy with them and they survived relatively unscathed but I would consider pairing them with some sealskins or the like in the wetter months as they do have like a mesh on some of the areas and any water will get through fairly easily.
If you want SPD compatible shoes get lakes, or if you're really rich sidis.
These have been great for me...
http://www.beelinebicycles.co.uk/shimano-m161-spd-mtb-shoe-_1827/path=,1827
MT41s do the job for me. Not great in the wet though.
I have a pair of MT42 shoes they are about 2 years old and they are great knock about shoes(do anything shoes).in the rain i just wear a pair of overshoes and they are fine.they are hardwearing and well made.and get used everyday 😀
I got some of these in the crc sale at the weekend, a bit cheaper then, but still a good deal now, really pleased with them. Size up tho, my 45's are a uk9.5
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=86720
I can definately recommend not getting the MO87- my 7 month old pair has partially torn the tread off. Not impressed in the least.
Had a pair of MT42s. They are very good value for money, robust and rigid. Changed them because I didn't like the laces catching in the chain rings.
Went for M161s - tough, ridget, good traction if you have to get off and push. Comfortable with a good ratchet system. Downside is after getting wet a few times they smell like a dead cat :S Not particularly light either.
For the winter I find SPD shoes very, very cold. I have a pair of MT182's that are better than normal (not very breathable at all) which combined with a pair of waterproof seal skinz socks seem alright. However I'll be getting some MTW81 boots for this winter. Not cheap, but a few friends swear by them.
I was using the AM45's for years in their various guises. Always thought they were heavey, cold, sive like when it came to water and had no grip for bike hiking but kept with them because... well everyone else did and they weren't expensive 🙄
Discovered these this year....
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=56219
Bit more expensive but they do everything the Shimanos didn't do, they've lasted all through this summer (sorry monsoon) and they come in half sizes. I don't often believe that kit can improve your ride but these certainly give you a few less things to get bothered about. I use them for trekking about the Peaks, Wales and the Lakes.
I use mt60s. Goretex so waterproof , quite heavy but also fine to walk in. I've worn mine for 2 years all year round. They're cheap on bike discount.de at the moment
wow, thanks for all the replies! plenty to look into, thanks.