Cycling Shoes Recommendations

[lane]

My cycling shoes need replacing after many years of service. I use SPD and prefer ones I can walk in. I don't like laces. I think I have quite wide feet. Don't want to spend a fortune. Any suggestions?

I think it would be best to be able to try them on in a shop but don't think shops round here would carry much range. Unless anyone can also recomend a good shop in Notts / Derby area.

thanks

 

[vickster]

...budget?
No laces = Velcro presumably
Foot size?

If buying online, just check they have free delivery and returns, eg Wiggle or click & collect eg Halfords or Evans

Or there’s a Decathlon in Nottingham
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-75561...oes/N-391298-cycling-sport~mountain-bike?fi=c

 

[lane]

Foot size 8 to 9
Velcro
Budget £50 maybe but could go more if I thought it was worth it. Think I paid more for my current ones.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Lake shoes, take a look a sale on at Sport Pursuit. Some keen pricing.

 

[slowmotion]

NorthWave used to have some spectacularly comfortable SPD trainer-style shoes for wide feet. BIke shoe sizing is an absolute mystery. If you buy online, make sure the retailer has free returns.

 

[vickster]

Lake shoes, take a look a sale on at Sport Pursuit. Some keen pricing.

Have to pay for returns iirc and possibly delivery too...can get expensive

 

[vickster]

Foot size 8 to 9
Velcro
Budget £50 maybe but could go more if I thought it was worth it. Think I paid more for my current ones.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/m089-spd-mountain-bike-shoes-id_8324902.html
Or https://www.evanscycles.com/fwe-pitch-sport-mtb-shoe-EV315600

Based on reviews, neither are the widest

Most cost more than £50 unless can find a deal and having a common shoe size will make that rather harder unfortunately

 

[lane]

OK as I say could pay more for the right shoe if Inhave to. Also wondering if anyone has experience with wider foot?

Advantage of Decathlon is can probably try them on.

 

[NorthernDave]

I have wide feet and find that Diadora and North Wave shoes tend to run true to size.

 

[vickster]

@biggs682 is selling these, might be a bit small though

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23327507...e3d9c7d16b0ad4831c7d903ffcc5c9f&ul_noapp=true

 

[vickster]

Wider fit Shimano, in budget broadly, free returns, 42, 43, 44 available

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-me3-mtb-shoes-wide-fit-2018/rp-prod162638

 

[Sharky]

A couple of points on Velcro -
- I had one pair and the Velcro stopped gripping after a few years, but otherwise the shoes were still OK
- another pair I had with Velcro, I found that after a while, the thick Velcro strap got bedded in at the same point, making it harder to give it an extra tight grip when needed

- must prefer shoes with a rachet type fastening, that can be "micro" tightened as needed depending on the thickness of socks worn

Whatever, don't fall for cheaper WHITE shoes in the sales - you'll regret. Better to buy dark coloured at the full price.

 

[IanSmithCSE]

Good Morning,

I have been using Aldi Cycling Shoes for the last few years and have had good results.

Clearly these do need waiting for and I don't remember seeing them last year, did anyone else notice them?

I have also had acceptable, but not much more than that, results from Muddy Fox (Sports Direct) clothing.

The only caveat is that I ride SPD shoes without cleats/shoe plates and use clips and straps. :-)

Bye

Ian

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @vickster

@lane yes still available but not sure how wide they are

 

[Arjimlad]

I use some Louis Garneau from Evans Cycles - HRS 90 - boa fastening.