Time to clip in

[gillian]

I think the time is right to start the dreaded falling off ... I mean clipping in!
Im looking to start stretching my distances from about 40-50 miles that I do now to 70-100 ish. To help, I've decided to start using the Clipless pedals.
I'm not a particularly strong cyclist and and don't think I want to get full on road shoes just yet but a lot of the MTB shoes are quite aggressive looking? Does anyone have any good suggestions of shoes I should be considering which are possibly somewhere in between?
I've had my eye on the Giro Civila but not sure if these are worth the price tag or if they are just 'gimmicky'
Any thoughts?

 

[vickster]

The important thing is that they fit yoou well or you can end up with very sore feet on longer rides. Try a few options on
Also, get double sided SPD pedals like the Shimano M520. If you are never going to ride on normal shoes, having the dual use pedals is just an utter PITA in my experience as the pedals are always the wrong way round and you have to faff with flipping etc. Indeed I had what could have been a much nastier fall recently as I was looking at my foot and didn't see a chicane!

The Giro shoes look lovely - not sure why they are gimmicky if you like the style? You're paying for the design and the brand, depends if that is worth the money. They'll be very good shoes I'm sure if they fit you well

 

[midlife]

I use Shimano m250 pedals along with the matching Shimano shoes. Easy to walk in and get in and out of for a fuddy like me. Just be aware Shimano shoes have sizes which are very small so you need to try them on.

Loads of other options though

Shaun

 

[gillian]

Thanks for the replies. Obviously I need to see what fits and what doesn't but I like to have an idea of what I'm looking for before I go so I don't get over excited and buy the wrong thing!
The pedals suggested seem like a good shout and tbh I hadn't given the pedals a thought, I was too hung up on shoes.
As for the Giro ones, I do like the style (I think) but by 'gimmicky' I meant that the performance/quality may have been compromised in order for them to look good. I don't know anything much about cycling footwear so didn't want to pay £120 then find the shoes aren't actually very good lol

 

[vickster]

Giro make very good shoes. The important thing is 1) fit 2) stiffness of sole

Review here

http://totalwomenscycling.com/road-...road-cycling-shoes-22929/#2r4Uq6GSmDmwp8vy.97

They may not be the best shoe for long distances - that would be more a touring shoe

http://totalwomenscycling.com/road-cycling/best-womens-cycle-touring-shoes-31728/

That said the Civilia is there. I think if they are comfy and you are not racing, the pretty ones will do you fine

 

[vickster]

@gillian sigma have a giro sale at the moment, extra 10% off too. Still over £100 but if those are the shoes you like...free delivery and free collect+ returns

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Giro/Civila-Womens-Shoes/31KH?wmp=544