Which 'do anything' MTB shoes?

jim29

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Hi!

I'm looking for some advice on new MTB shoes. I prefer to ride with SPDs, and normally use something with a hard inflexible plastic sole, like a classic XC shoe, such as Mavic Crossmaxes. Which are fine on the bike...

But this summer I'm planning on doing quite a bit of bike packing (Trans Cambria, Haute Route etc) and need something which is a bit more walkable, comfortable, and deals with 1 hr+ hike-a-bike and long seated climbs.

I've been eyeing up Five Ten Kestrels, Giro Terraduros and Shimano ME7. Has anyone any thoughts on those shoes?

or recommend anything else?

Cheers,

Posted : 14/05/2018 10:53 pm

TheBrick

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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/giro-rumble-vr-mtb-spd-shoes-2018/rp-prod144385?gs=1&sku=sku575891UK&pgrid=52705362175&ptaid=pla-424856399506&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sTWXoEUYe_dm|pcrid|254155107754|pkw||pmt||prd|575891UK

I just happened to be browsing the same thing. These giro look nice.

There is also some Shimano hiking SPD low cut boot thing.

Posted : 14/05/2018 11:02 pm

jam-bo

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https://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/bikepacking-shoes-52282/

Posted : 14/05/2018 11:06 pm

ton

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http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-am9-am901-mtb-spd-shoes-2018/rp-prod162623

these are good. i have a pair for sale.......... lol

not because they are rubbish, but because they dont work with my fused ankle.

Posted : 14/05/2018 11:46 pm

oldnpastit

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I've got a pair of Specialized Rime (or maybe Rime Elite?) shoes. I was doing plenty of hike-a-bike in Morocco with them a few weeks ago, and never even noticed them, which is as it should be.

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/rime-elite-mountain-bike-shoes/p/133296?color=228389-133296

Posted : 15/05/2018 12:23 am

Tiger6791

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Spesh Rimes are the goto all day Bikepacking / pedalling / hike a bike/ fast drying/ comfee all day shoe

Sadly discontinuing I think so grab some quick

Posted : 15/05/2018 1:37 am

snotrag

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The Shimano ME7 would be ideal for lots of hike a bike etc. Very comfy.

Posted : 15/05/2018 7:13 am

boxelder

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After two pairs of Spesh Rime I used Terraduros for the Jennride last weekend and they are excellent.

Posted : 15/05/2018 7:32 am

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