Shoes with SPD

[serbring]

Hi all,

I'm a bit annoyed of my standard clipless and noisy shoes. I would like to buy waterproof/water repellent shoes, comfortable in walking and not that noisy as this one
http://www.google.it/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=qiyYTiWSTsZYNM&tbnid=WmSX-zwN9M8EXM:&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiggle.co.uk%2Fshimano-r170-spd-sl-road-cycling-shoes%2F&ei=ETl1UuPRJYeUhQeJv4GABA&psig=AFQjCNEOtM4b8vmdy73SHGj3iox4hntiQQ&ust=1383500433761549

[andymiller]

Jeez those shoes are loud.

I've just bought myself a pair of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nort ... -prod91016

Vibram soles so nice and grippy. They also come with little raincovers but not *waterproof*. If you want waterproof then there are the Northwave Celsius and the Shimano equivalent - good for winter riding but could get hot.

[serbring]

Jeez those shoes are loud.

I've just bought myself a pair of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nort ... -prod91016

Vibram soles so nice and grippy. They also come with little raincovers but not *waterproof*. If you want waterproof then there are the Northwave Celsius and the Shimano equivalent - good for winter riding but could get hot.

Thanks...Northwave looks good. I'll buy them. Thanks!

[pjclinch]

If at all possible try shoes on before committing. They're all different shapes from different manufacturers and the only way to be sure of the fit is trying.

[RonK]

Since you specifically mentioned water resistance, the Northwave Drfiter GTX are a better choice.

[borisface]

I have a pair of northwave shoes with a goretex liner - these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nort ... -prod58523. I previously used a pair of mtb shoes with a pair of overshoes for cold wet days. I bought these as a replacement for that set up as I tend to do lightweight tours and I could do away with having to take a spare pair of shoes for the evenings and also the overshoes. So a win-win I thought. They are comfortable and easy to walk in and the goretex means that on cooler dry days ie 10-15 degrees your feet do stay nice and warm. However, on cold days ie less than 10 degrees your ankles get cold, compared to wearing a mtb cycling shoe and overshoe, but the real problem arises when it rains. Basically, the water runs down your legs and into the shoe via your socks meaning that you end up with cold wet socks, cold wet shoes, cold wet feet. Consequently, I still take a spare pair of shoes for the evenings! The soles are also a bit too flexy for my liking for cycling and the heel box is very wide and can foul the crank. My take on them is that they are a walking shoe that you can cycle in but the cycling performance is a bit compromised. I think when they eventually wear out I go back to a standard mtb shoe with separate overshoe.

[serbring]

I have a pair of northwave shoes with a goretex liner - these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/nort ... -prod58523. I previously used a pair of mtb shoes with a pair of overshoes for cold wet days. I bought these as a replacement for that set up as I tend to do lightweight tours and I could do away with having to take a spare pair of shoes for the evenings and also the overshoes. So a win-win I thought. They are comfortable and easy to walk in and the goretex means that on cooler dry days ie 10-15 degrees your feet do stay nice and warm. However, on cold days ie less than 10 degrees your ankles get cold, compared to wearing a mtb cycling shoe and overshoe, but the real problem arises when it rains. Basically, the water runs down your legs and into the shoe via your socks meaning that you end up with cold wet socks, cold wet shoes, cold wet feet. Consequently, I still take a spare pair of shoes for the evenings! The soles are also a bit too flexy for my liking for cycling and the heel box is very wide and can foul the crank. My take on them is that they are a walking shoe that you can cycle in but the cycling performance is a bit compromised. I think when they eventually wear out I go back to a standard mtb shoe with separate overshoe.

Ok, but whent it rains you can cover them with their overshoes, right?
is the cycling performance just compromised due to the sole flexibility?

[andymiller]

Ok, but whent it rains you can cover them with their overshoes, right?
is the cycling performance just compromised due to the sole flexibility?

I agree about the Northwave Drifters by the way - for a winter shoe they probably are a better choice.

Yes you can get overshoes - either neoprene or (waterproof stuff). If you want really waterproof there are the Shimano and Northwave boots that have neoprene cuffs to them. Lovely shoes but I found my Shimanos a bit too hot.

Personally I wanted a pair of shoes that I can a bit of hiking in - so I was prepared to accept a bit more flexibility. If you don't intend to do much walking you might want to go for something else. They are wider in the heel than a 'normal' MTB shoe but the only reason they should brush against the cranks is if your feet aren't straight.

I also carry a spare pair of lightweight shoes (from Decathlon) - I like to be able to get out of my shoes in the evening and give them a chance to breathe/dry out.

The try-before-you-buy advice is definitely worth following - although if it helps I haven't found the Northwave sizing to be different from Specialized and Pearl Izumi - but all three are definitely a bit larger than Sidi. (Shimano are different again - I think they are broader and might be bigger).

[serbring]

Ok, but whent it rains you can cover them with their overshoes, right?
is the cycling performance just compromised due to the sole flexibility?

I agree about the Northwave Drifters by the way - for a winter shoe they probably are a better choice.

Yes you can get overshoes - either neoprene or (waterproof stuff). If you want really waterproof there are the Shimano and Northwave boots that have neoprene cuffs to them. Lovely shoes but I found my Shimanos a bit too hot.

Personally I wanted a pair of shoes that I can a bit of hiking in - so I was prepared to accept a bit more flexibility. If you don't intend to do much walking you might want to go for something else. They are wider in the heel than a 'normal' MTB shoe but the only reason they should brush against the cranks is if your feet aren't straight.

I also carry a spare pair of lightweight shoes (from Decathlon) - I like to be able to get out of my shoes in the evening and give them a chance to breathe/dry out.

The try-before-you-buy advice is definitely worth following - although if it helps I haven't found the Northwave sizing to be different from Specialized and Pearl Izumi - but all three are definitely a bit larger than Sidi. (Shimano are different again - I think they are broader and might be bigger).

I have the one of shoes you saw in the first post, they are very good for cycling but they are loud and I was thinking to not carry a spare pair of shoes so I could save space. But maybe it's better to have them too for the evening. I would like to cycle with them, but it's not that easy to find a bike shop where they let me to try that shoes on a bike, but I'll try. Thanks