MTB shoes for road bike

[Onthedrops]

Maybe unusual to some but I prefer MTB pedals on my road bike. I just find the shoes easier to walk in at cafe stops etc.
I'm now looking for new but a bit more flashy and road shoe looking. (purists will say "buy road shoes then!)
Liking the ratchet or Boa system and seeking red/black and white if possible.
Without going mad with the cash, any recommendations out there guys?

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Ditto.
I ride Shimano XC 700. Meet all your above requirements.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

https://www.pricerunner.com/pl/337-3704155/Shoes/Shimano-XC700-M-Black-Compare-Prices

 

[Profpointy]

I have a pair of Dromati; a rather fine present from Mrs PP. Whilst they are nice they are a bit overpriced given they're made in the Phillipines not Italy, and the construction isn't in the same class as a pair of similarly priced office shoes from Northampton. That said, they are nice. I think there are similar British made cycle shoes, which might be as good or better

 

[Eric Olthwaite]

Without going mad with the cash...

Spoken like a true Yorkshireman

 

[vickster]

Maybe unusual to some but I prefer MTB pedals on my road bike. I just find the shoes easier to walk in at cafe stops etc.
I'm now looking for new but a bit more flashy and road shoe looking. (purists will say "buy road shoes then!)
Liking the ratchet or Boa system and seeking red/black and white if possible.
Without going mad with the cash, any recommendations out there guys?

What shape feet do you have? Narrow, wide, flat, high instep, what size?

fizik red & black?
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Fizik/X5-Terra-MTB-Shoes/GTJS?id=784836

 

[fossyant]

Shimano do some good shoes, not too MTB styled.

 

[vickster]

Shimano do some good shoes, not too MTB styled.

None obviously in black/red/white though

Sidi trace meet the colour and boa requirement
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Sidi/Trace-2-MTB-Shoes/O685?id=1127869
and not as expensive as some Sidi shoes

 

[cougie uk]

I've always worn MTB shoes on my winter bike. They're warmer than road shoes.

Bought a one boa MTB shoe from Planet X last year and they've been great for 6 hour rides.

 

[T4tomo]

What shape feet do you have? Narrow, wide, flat, high instep, what size?

fizik red & black?
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Fizik/X5-Terra-MTB-Shoes/GTJS?id=784836

My other half has a pair of those, she's very happy with them. The OP could put a white strip or two on the tippex of having some white on in important😉

 

[vickster]

My other half has a pair of those, she's very happy with them. The OP could put a white strip or two on the tippex of having some white on in important😉

Or just wear bright white socks

 

[I like Skol]

Maybe unusual to some but I prefer MTB pedals on my road bike.

Nothing unusual or wrong with wearing the 'MTB' SPD shoes for road cycling and in many cases this is far more practical and sensible than the 'proper' road shoes that 'proper' cyclists insist on wearing regardless of the impracticalities (cleat covers FFS!). I have SPD pedals on all my bikes from MTB through to carbon roadbike and this works well with no need to have seperate shoes for each bike.

I have a pair of Dromati; a rather fine present from Mrs PP. Whilst they are nice they are a bit overpriced given they're made in the Phillipines not Italy, and the construction isn't in the same class as a pair of similarly priced office shoes from Northampton. That said, they are nice. I think there are similar British made cycle shoes, which might be as good or better

I'm very interested in your experience of these shoes. I have been lusting after a pair in the brown leather for years.

Personally think these look gorgeous and stylish, but can't decide if in reality they are just a nice object that would actually look stupid on my feet? Also, do I care as long as I like them and they make me happy? If the quality isn't good then the price is prohibitive.

These shoes are available in the required black/red but looks like this option is all sold out so not good for the OP unless they require size 47.

 

[cambsno]

SHIMANOME5 SPD MTB SHOES fit your brief, discontinued at Sigma but may be available elsewhere