Has anyone had experience of either?

After a basic trail MTB shoe but laces or velcro…?

Thanks

Tim

I prefer velcro over laces, unless the laces are covered in some way, otherwise i find the laces snag on bottle cages, derailleurs, chainrings etc.

I have the lace up ones. They are pretty good and comparable to shimano sizing, if perhaps a bit roomier. The downside I found was that the tread is hard plastic. So fine in mud as the tread is deep but not very good on hard surfaces. Fine for the sale price I paid but at full RRP I’d rather have Shimano’s offerings.

They are both £50 so a chunk cheaper than anything Shimano.

I’m tempted by the velcro just for ease of use (I’ll wear them commuting as we)

I bought a pair but sent back because they were too big. Consider sizing down. Also I wasn’t keen on the massive red logo on the grey ones!

Otherwise seemed good though

I’ve had a pair of Dorika carbon road shoes for two years, very light and stiff, laces allow a lot more tension tweaking and aren’t so likely to break.

I’ve got a pair of Troikas. Wishing I’d spent a bit extra tbh as I find them a bit uncomfortable. Size seems ok but just don’t quite fit my foot shape all around. They are a lot cheaper than the Shimano their replaced, but feel it too rather than being genuinely better value. I’m not rushing to replace them, but I won’t be sad when they wear out.

Dorica on offer at Wiggle at £25.50 – https://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-dorica-mtb-shoe-2

My 12 year old son cracked both of his Doricas across the sole in one season of bmx races. I’d spend a bit more. Warranty was fine though.

£12.75 !?

Got the Troika, had no problems at all. Used for both road and MTB. Fit well and velcro holding up well as well.

I did most of last year cx’ing and commuting with the dorica, they were fine. Very good value for the money.

£12.75 !?

Still not sure they’re worth it, I bought a pair a while back found them long/narrow and flexible, flipped them on via eBay.

Could be tempted to get a pair one size down as an emergency backup I suppose, but wouldn’t want them as my only riding shoes…

I’ve just bought another pair of Dorica’s after seeing them for £12.75 👍

I have massively wide feet and they are super comfy even going down to a size 8.

Not as good quality/stiff as the 10 years old wide fit Shimano ones they replaced but plenty good enough for commuting/road/gravel path stuff I do a lot of.

Assume the doricas and troikas are the same fit, just velcro Vs laces?

If so, then I best get some lace-ups at that price!

Bought two pairs of Troika in 45 and 46.  They’re a bit bigger than most disco slippers especially for width.

I am normally a 45/11 with room for thick socks and hobbit shaped feet.

The 45s are fine with summer socks.

The 46s fit with thicker walking socks for winter.

Seem ok after just a few rides.  Mud dulls the logos. 🙂

Yep, for twelve quid I’m going to take a chance, ordered a 43 and a 44. I’m normally 44-ish, with really narrow feet, so we’ll see.

@jimfrandisco – I found the troicas a bit narrower and the Velcro straps too short to fit around my wide feet, the lace up ones seem to be roomier overall but have loads more adjustment.

Now £9.99 Grrrrr

What’s the sole like? Grippy rubber or hard plasticky death slide?

I bought some Doricas but like someone else up there I found them narrow.  They’re in the emergency shoe pile. Sole is plasticky rubbery mtb style. You know when you pick up the £6 kids shoes in Asda? That sort of feel.

Sole is really hard plastic, uppers have a really plastic feel, but a tenner…

Now £9.99 Grrrrr

Whaaaaat? Bastards! 🙂

I was hovering over buying a sized down pair but then remembered I don’t actually need them and didn’t get along with the previous pair, I don’t think laces on cycling shoes actually suit me and they are quite plasticity.

I suppose you have to ask yourself, why is the price tumbling on these? Is it half to do with the quality and half that camo footwear is a bit ‘meh‘ looking?

If you do desperately need a pair of cheap SPD shoes they’re a bargain.

Either way I’m strangely proud I talked myself out of a pointless purchase and passing on a PSA for once…