SPD Touring type shoes

[oldgreyandslow]

I'm considering these http://www.wheelies.co.uk/p50591/Shimano-RT82-SPD-Shoes.aspx
But I think they seem expensive, any other suggestions?
Thanks

 

[ianrauk]

I wouldn't say they are expensive.
More middle ground.

I would say that these Specialized are better.

 

[Soltydog]

I can recommend the specialized ones. I bought a pair last month & first ride was a 3 day tour, bit of a gamble I know, but they are really comfy & far better for walking than my mtb shoes. I bought mine from Hargroves as they had stock & despite showing at £69.99 once at checkout stage the price dropped to £66.49, bit of a result They were cheaper elsewhere, but nowhere seemed to have a 48 in stock

 

[Ajay]

I use the Specialized for touring and would recommend them. Stiff enough for long hard riding, and practical enough to walk in.

 

[400bhp]

Advising on shoes is very difficult as everyone has different shaped feet. What is good for one isn't necessarily good for another.

The best advice I can give is go and try some on, then choose.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I wouldn't say they are expensive.
More middle ground.

I would say that these Specialized are better.

^ this, if you have standard issue european broad feet. The shimano ones are made to a much narrower last though I'm told they are doing wider fittings these days.

 

[Staffordshire Mamil]

I have the RT 82s and they are a good shoe for the price. I bought 1 size up - normally size11s but bought 48s they fit just fine and I have broad feet

 

[TheDoctor]

I've found the Aldi / Lidl ones to be perfectly fine.
Fit OK, last well, comfy and ruddy cheap. What's not to like?

 

[400bhp]

^ this, if you have standard issue european broad feet. The shimano ones are made to a much narrower last though I'm told they are doing wider fittings these days.

Those particular shoes are still pretty narrow Greg. I tried a pair on in Evans. IIRC they do a wide version of the same shoe.

 

[Kestevan]

Could do worse than try these (assuming size 11 fits ).
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/sh...ling-shoes-brand-new-in-box-size-uk11.113238/