shoe recommends for newbie

[bradders82]

Hello all,

Have just purchased some clipless pedals now I need shoes looking for reccomendations. I have bought shimano m520's as thought they would be a good starter pedal. Shoe wise not worried about walking comfort, but i don't want something that looks like i'm trying to be a pro as clearly I am not lol. By they way this is my second post and from the first I ended up buying a Giant SCR1 and it's been perfect so hope i get another good reccomend!!!!

Cheers

 

[Sittingduck]

Shimano MT31's

Oh, and hi by the way

 

[l4dva]

I've got those pedals they are great, work a treat!

I went for the specialized MTB Sport shoes, they are really comfortable, fit my feet really well, I can walk around in them no problem (short distances to from bike shed/office etc), they deff look the part to.

More importantly since using them my knee pains have pretty much gone!! Make sure you get them set up correctly though

 

[bradders82]

cheers i'm now googleing away keep em coming

 

[bradders82]

hi had a look at the specialized mtb shoe and they look good but, what are they like size wise compared to shoe size also do they have a stiff sole as i suppose they should have ??? also been looking at the dnb r1 @ wiggle seem cheaper but are they any good?

thanks 4 any replies

 

[HJ]

Shimano tend to be on the narrow side, best to try a pair on before you buy, personally I like Specialized Somas...

 

[Cubist]

hi had a look at the specialized mtb shoe and they look good but, what are they like size wise compared to shoe size also do they have a stiff sole as i suppose they should have ??? also been looking at the dnb r1 @ wiggle seem cheaper but are they any good?

thanks 4 any replies

I have a pair of Spesh Tahos. The sole is pretty stiff (not as stiff as a road shoe though,) and they are OK on my wide feet. The DHB got good reviews in terms of value in a recent WMTB review of shoes.

 

[punkypossum]

I don't find the shimano shoes particularly narrow, but recently bought a pair (wsd) and needed a size larger than in my normal shoes.... The sizing guide on the shimano website is pretty accurate tho...

 

[ACS]

I've got those pedals they are great, work a treat!

I went for the specialized MTB Sport shoes, they are really comfortable, fit my feet really well, I can walk around in them no problem (short distances to from bike shed/office etc), they deff look the part to.

More importantly since using them my knee pains have pretty much gone!! Make sure you get them set up correctly though

I have the specialized mtb and road shoe. Found the Shimano to be very narrow in the toe section. IMO Bike Radar saaaatemnt is spot on "Probably the most comfortable entry-level shoes you can buy""

 

[l4dva]

hi had a look at the specialized mtb shoe and they look good but, what are they like size wise compared to shoe size also do they have a stiff sole as i suppose they should have ??? also been looking at the dnb r1 @ wiggle seem cheaper but are they any good?

thanks 4 any replies

Fitting wise i guess will depend on ur feet, but im usually a size 10 on normal shoes, and a size 45 fits me spot on with these mtb shoes. Soles very stiff, prity light wieght too. I found the tahos were quite heavy, but im sure they would do the job just as well!

Like above the bike radar review is spot on!!

 

[jig-sore]

whatever you buy...

make sure you try them on first

 

[D4VOW]

I have the specialized mtb and road shoe. Found the Shimano to be very narrow in the toe section. IMO Bike Radar saaaatemnt is spot on "Probably the most comfortable entry-level shoes you can buy""

I have the same shoes and would definitely recommend them. I also plan on buying a pair of Shimano MT-32's for when I need to be walking around for long periods because they look like normal shoes.

 

[HJ]

I don't find the shimano shoes particularly narrow, but recently bought a pair (wsd) and needed a size larger than in my normal shoes.... The sizing guide on the shimano website is pretty accurate tho...

Maybe I have wider that average feet, I don't know, but I have always been disappointed by the fit of Shimano shoes as I rather like the look (and the price) of them...

Either way I would recommend anyone buying shoes to try them on first as there is so much variation between Lasts...