What cycling shoes to buy?

[Reynard]

Cleats aren't that expensive (the yellow ones)

But if they don't last long, and you have to keep buying them... You need to factor that in too, along with other cycling consumables.

 

[Anonymous1502]

You bought all the other bits of kit you've asked advice about yet?

Just wondering what you think of it all.

I bought most of it, good bib shorts and tights is something I am happy to pay for

 

[Anonymous1502]

Nope but you still have to buy them although you seem to have a fairly unlimited budget so crack on

It's all about what costs we prioritise in life.

 

[Deleted User]

Same here, how are they?
Would you recommend them and which ones did you get?

 

[vickster]

It's all about what costs we prioritise in life.

Yep, plus income. Guessing you don’t yet have children and a mortgage.

more about justifying expenditure for me. I won’t spend a large sum on something with a particular label when something half the price will do just as good a job

 

[Deleted User]

Yep, plus income. Guessing you don’t yet have children and a mortgage

Or a job, Uni if I remember erectly. (pun intended)

 

[Anonymous1502]

Same here, how are they?
Would you recommend them and which ones did you get?

The asos bib tights are very warm and comfortable, I think I should replace my saddle eventually it is ok but could be more comfortable.

 

[vickster]

Or a job, Uni if I remember erectly.

Yep so funded by parents or loans

 

[Deleted User]

The asos bib tights are very warm and comfortable, I think I should replace my saddle eventually it is ok but could be more comfortable.

Nice, I wear Assos.

Which ones as some are 'Male specific ' so to speak.

 

[Anonymous1502]

Or a job, Uni if I remember erectly.

I don't have a job yet, I still need to finish off my degree. In lock down there is no where to go out so that's money saved, I can study from home, I don't drink alcohol or smoke so that's even more saving for me.

 

[Anonymous1502]

Nice, I wear Assos.

Which ones as some are 'Male specific ' so to speak.

I bought the Uma gt bib tights I think these might be female specific.

 

[vickster]

I bought the Uma gt bib tights I think these might be female specific.

Men’s equivalent?
https://www.assos.com/mille-gt-winter-tights?gender=M&color=113

 

[Tripster]

May have mentioned I did what @vickster suggest and ordered a load of shoes to try and return. I currently have 2 x fizik, 2 x Northwave Ghost, 2 x Shimano X501 and 3 x Bont Riot+ MTB sat in spare room ready for return to Wiggle.
I now know which are more comfortable, which are not, which suit me and which don’t. I know I need the Bont in Wide fit 116mm and only available direct from Bont but know a 47 is correct size despite Bonts web sizing saying I am a 45/10.5. I know Fizik are way more comfy and soft than NW or Shimano and I know wrap around closing do not suit my flippers. It’s cost me nothing as I joined Wiggle+ for £9.99 and get free next day delivery. Returns is free so no loss there. I am temporarily out of pocket about 1200 quid but all will be returned within 7 days and then I can order what I know will fit.
Take peoples advice. You may think it’s not what you want but other than the Brexit thread shite, these people do know their stuff and happy to help you

 

[Mark pallister]

I have come up with a budget up to £200, not sure whether to go with sidi genius 10 shoes or sidi fast shoes or rapha classic shoes.

I’ve got the raphas ,excellent shoes ,my first ride was 70 mls and they where v comfortable
and have remained so

 

[Mark pallister]

Yep, plus income. Guessing you don’t yet have children and a mortgage.

more about justifying expenditure for me. I won’t spend a large sum on something with a particular label when something half the price will do just as good a job

But how do you know ?