Shoes

[belgiangoth]

I am considering getting a new pair of shoes (due to dramatic destruction of my old pair). Normally I would want something waterproof, but I will only ride the bents in good weather so am quite open to the concept of vents.
Must be MTB SPD compatible and must have a decent width to the toe. Other than that cheaper is gooder and any thoughts suggestions and things to think about that don't apply for DFs.
(I won't use these shoes on my DF as it is not clipless).

[[XAP]Bob]

I have just bought, and am quite happy with so far, some boardman ones from Halfords. I got the cheaper (£55?) ones with a fibreglass sole rather than carbon.
Not waterproof, vents in the bottom of the shoes help really keep cool feet in the summer, could almost certainly have overshoes etc if it’s wet.

Not very walkable, but since I can’t walk anyway that wasn’t an issue for me.

[Jdsk]

I'm very pleased with my Shimano MT 34s.

They're fine for wearing off the bike. The cleat is well recessed so I'm not anxious about damaging surfaces.

Usual warning about Shimano's sizing.

Jonathan

[n0ct0]

Or you could always choose......

[squeaker]

Or you could always choose......

+1 for sandals: should be some end of season bargains? Hot = no socks (and weird suntan), cold = woolly socks: sorted. Current Shimano are possibly too flexible, Exustar noticeable stiffer.

[VinceLedge]

Just got a pair of Shimano MT3s , seem pretty comfortable and ok for walking.

[Tilley]

I have pair of the Exustar sandals and they are my preferred shoe in the warmer months. They are a nice wide fit so easily the most comfortable of the shoes I have. For colder months I have a pair of Shimano MT 32L and in an attempt to go faster I also have a pair of Botranger RXL road shoes. The latter are very tight fitting and slightly stiffer than the Shimano's but as the cleats aren't recessed they are only worn for short fast local rides.

[Jdsk]

NB date,

I'm very pleased with my Shimano MT 34s.

They're fine for wearing off the bike. The cleat is well recessed so I'm not anxious about damaging surfaces.

Usual warning about Shimano's sizing.

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And I want to buy some new SPD MTB shoes, and MT 34 aren't available any more!

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Jonathan

[a.twiddler]

Or you could always choose......

Must work on my recumbentist image. I have a pair of walking sandals somewhere that I keep threatening to try out while riding. No clip ons for me as I don't ride a calf threatening tadpole trike. Just add a rakish cord cap and fluff up the beard and voila! Instant weirdy beardy recumbentist.

[DGG1941]

I have a pair of Shimano SD5 sandals for sale, size 43, black if you are interested. Couple of years old with low mileage - I moved to Catalyst pedals a while ago and now use walking sandals in the summer.

[Grldtnr]

Or you could always choose......

Must work on my recumbentist image. I have a pair of walking sandals somewhere that I keep threatening to try out while riding. No clip ons for me as I don't ride a calf threatening tadpole trike. Just add a rakish cord cap and fluff up the beard and voila! Instant weirdy beardy recumbentist.

I once had a black cord cap, but no Recumbent at the time ! Have often thought of Sandals ( with SPuDs ), whilst I do have a beard ,it's kept reasonably trim ,never scruffy and not overlong, I was the mucshtanc tho', if only i could grow the soup strainer long enough to plait it