What shoes?

Terry T · Post by **Terry T** » 14 Jan 2007, 7:49pm

I'm a bit of a Luddite when it comes to cycling, and still use toe-clips and straps on both my touring bikes. I am finding it increasingly difficult to obtain shoes that are both comfortable and practical for the type of cycling I do.
I have a pair of traditional Carnac shoes, and a pair if traditional Sidi shoes, both of which will need replacing this year. I don't like the Shimano shoes as I have already tried those, so, any ideas :?:

Mrs Tortoise · Post by **Mrs Tortoise** » 14 Jan 2007, 8:12pm

I have Specialized mtb shoes and SPD pedals on my road bike, they work more efficiently than toe clips, but take a little getting used to (ask Dai).

Dai · Post by **Dai** » 14 Jan 2007, 11:04pm

Getting used to them now - wouldn't be without them

flash · Post by **flash** » 22 Jan 2007, 5:39pm

I bought a pair of new old Carnacs on e bay a trader from Doncaster (I think). Very good service, lovely shoes and very reasonably priced

Simon L6 · Post by **Simon L6** » 22 Jan 2007, 6:09pm

if the kind of cycling you do requires a shoe that you can walk in, then Shimano (yes, I know) do a very decent one - grey, lace-up, spd fittable, good support, comfortable for about £39.

mankymitts · Post by **mankymitts** » 22 Jan 2007, 6:48pm

I swear by Specialized MTB shoes as well, very comfortable.

Lusting my Pinnarello · Post by **Lusting my Pinnarello** » 22 Jan 2007, 7:36pm

I personally have 2 sidi types

my best one is a blue/red/black gunius 5 2005 shoe. Absolutly georgious and fits like slippers (believe me)

However if you are going to do a bit of walking, then do get mountain bike shoes. It will make all the difference. Try on them and walk around. Ask at your LBS to try out the shoes on a bike (with clips) and see what u think

bare in mind though. They are different from toe clips (BUT LOADS BETTER)

Dai · Post by **Dai** » 22 Jan 2007, 8:13pm

I've bought some speacilized road shoes - they're excellent

Mrs Tortoise · Post by **Mrs Tortoise** » 22 Jan 2007, 11:16pm

Dai wrote:I've bought some speacilized road shoes - they're excellent

I think you mean Specialized, Dai. Their shoes are good, but I'll stick with my mtb shoes, it is possible to walk in those. :wink:

Dai · Post by **Dai** » 23 Jan 2007, 10:01am

I knew what I meant. I can walk in mine - I look as if I'm about to lay half a dozen eggs but do I care?

CJ · Post by CJ » 24 Jan 2007, 3:09pm

If you can wait a little while until they're in the shops, exactly the shoe you are looking for will be the Exustar Stelvio, imported by RSI, selling for about £70.

It has a traditional lace-up leather upper (no silly perforations) married to a modern composition sole that can either be used as is, or (after removing the usual slice-and-pull rubber panel) with SPD or similar cleats. Enough words, here's the picture that'll shortly appear in your mag.

CJ · Post by CJ » 24 Jan 2007, 3:15pm

Darn, picture upload didn't work. Let's see if it does this time.

Adam B · Post by **Adam B** » 29 Jan 2007, 8:52pm

Don't suppose you know roughly when these will be in the shops, Chris? Just what I've been looking for!

Cheers

Adam

andrew_s · Post by **andrew_s** » 29 Jan 2007, 11:15pm

If you are using toe clips, you can find the chunky soles on a lot of modern shoes don't slide in easily.
I'd suggest the Specialized Sonoma. ( about £35)

andrew_s · Post by **andrew_s** » 29 Jan 2007, 11:20pm

CJ wrote:If you can wait a little while until they're in the shops, exactly the shoe you are looking for will be the Exustar Stelvio, imported by RSI, selling for about £70.

It has a traditional lace-up leather upper (no silly perforations) married to a modern composition sole that can either be used as is, or (after removing the usual slice-and-pull rubber panel) with SPD or similar cleats. Enough words, here's the picture that'll shortly appear in your mag.

Those look like they might mean I could stop keeping a pair of shoes at work