In the market for some new SPD shoes

[migrantwing]

Currrently using Shimano RO87 road shoes with SPD cleats and cleat stabilisers. Looking for some MTB shoes with recessed cleats but want them to be more road looking, not chunky like the usual MTB shoes. Found a few Northwave shoes that seem to fit the bill, but any ideas of brands out there that would suffice?

TIA

 

[vickster]

Giro?

Or these?
https://www.merlincycles.com/diadora-phantom-x-ii-spd-mtb-shoes-116484.html

 

[fossyant]

Some of the shimano ones are fine.

 

[cyberknight]

cant beat northwave imho

 

[vickster]

They don't fit me...obviously we all have different feet so you need to try on in store or order online with free delivery and returns

 

[Paulus]

Have a look at Specialized, I have worn Sonama's for years with no problems.

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/rangeV...dlist=bestSellers&pricerange=&NoOfProducts=15

 

[stalagmike]

Northwave for me. And if you want them to look more 'road' then go for fluro or white!

 

[raleighnut]

Try looking at 'touring' shoes.

 

[migrantwing]

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I'll look into those mentioned.

 

[BigMeatball]

Upping this thread as I'm in the same situation.

I'm considering the switch from flat pedals and sneakers to spd pedals and mtb shoes (shoes, not boots).

From what I've seen online so far, I'm pretty much settled on buying a pair of Northwave (99% not interested in other brands...)

Anyone has any experience with any of the following shoes?
Or can you recommend other models from Northwave?

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-razer-mtb-shoes/
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-origin-plus-mtb-shoes/
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-origin-mtb-shoes/
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/northwave-ghost-xc-mtb-shoes-yellow-fluo/

 

[vickster]

@cyberknight uses Northwave I think

I’ve tried some on in the past but they didn’t fit my odd shaped wide feet at all (with high arch and instep)

 

[ianrauk]

I have a pair of Northwave and find them extremely comfy. Not too tight fitting either.

 

[slowmotion]

I have a pair of Northwave and find them extremely comfy. Not too tight fitting either.

I've only ever had Northwave because they suit my wide feet but my latest pair seem to be quite a bit narrower than the previous ones which were, as you say, wonderfully comfortable.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Looking for some MTB shoes with recessed cleats but want them to be more road looking, not chunky like the usual MTB shoes.

My summer shoes are Shimano RT500 which are fairly non chunky, road looking. (2 bolt SPD - recessed so walkable but not ideal for walking any distance)

 

[NotAsGoodAsMyBike]

I’m a big fan of Sidi. Just about everything is user replaceable. I have a pair of 14 year-old road shoes (fitted with MTB spds and cleat stabilisers) and a 7 year old mtb pair that are almost indistinguishable. Both look as good as new (I wear overshoes when it’s very wet). Got them both in sales to ease the cost