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 hora
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Must be:

Durable
Cost effective
Good grip(s) underneath
Wide spacing around the cleats

Not Specialized - after 7yrs I want to try something new.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 7:56 am
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Mavic razor's are good


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 8:30 am
 hora
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Not cheap though. Bikeradar class them as 'budget'. At £100?!


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 8:39 am
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Depends on what you're after...If you need a stiff sole and pedalling efficiency then you're better served elsewhere but my Shimano MP66 shoes are durable, comfortable and have a nicely tacky sole.

You will of course look just like every other portly, thirty something who works in IT on the trail though.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 8:46 am
 hora
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Oh hello. I use DX pedals..


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 8:52 am
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I have some Mavic Cruize, really like them, very comfy and you can walk in them inc in the mud.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 8:58 am
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Mavic Razors on offer at Cyclesurgery.

I'd recommend them.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:00 am
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Was about to say specialized tahoe, as they are reallly comfy and tick all the boxes, but hey ho......


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:06 am
 hora
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The Shimano DX one looks like its discontinued.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:08 am
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Just bought a pair of Mavic Razors from CycleSurgery so i'll let you know what there like 🙂


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:18 am
 hora
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Can I squeeze into size6? 😉


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:27 am
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If Specialized shoes fitted me I would be after the Rime shoe because of the Vibram sole... nae cheap mind 🙄


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:28 am
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Take a look at the offerings from lake, I am a convert to the make, having used specialized and sidi shoes in the past (apart from the mx100 they are a bit heavy and flexy).


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:30 am
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If you like the wide toe box of spesh shoes, take a look at Bontrager - they have similarly roomy (if not a little more so) toe boxes


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:31 am
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Shimano AM45's are the current DX type shoe.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:51 am
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Can you not get SPD cowboy boots?


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 9:52 am
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I got a pair of Mavic Alpine XL's worn once in the classifieds for £40. They seem pretty comfy so far!


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 11:47 am
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How do Sidis shape up for width? Are Spesh & Bontrager the widest fit out there?


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 11:57 am
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i like my sidi's, i have size 11 and wide, been going for years


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 11:58 am
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I bought some Specialized Rime...awesome shoes....

Not cheap, and made by Spesh...but lovely all the same


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 11:59 am
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Lake are wider in the toe box than specialised, sidi tend to be a bit pointy toed.


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 11:59 am
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Planet X just sent out a 20% off Sidi offer

Code is [b]UK20SIDI[/b]


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 12:06 pm
 hora
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Shimano AM45's
I think I'll go this way as I'm a longterm fan of DX spd pedals and as such I really don't need a rigid/stiff sole etc..


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 1:51 pm
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You'll be in the 'disco slipper' club now Mark.

And they are comfy when you're out for a push....er i mean ride 😉


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 2:31 pm
 hora
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Ah yes you and Podg also wear them.

We'll be the Three Minceateers 8)


 
Posted : 09/05/2012 2:33 pm
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