Can you recommend me some new shoes?

[GetAGrip]

I've not worn proper cycling shoes, but have been wearing trainer type shoes without laces. However, peddle pressure is making the bottoms of my feet feel bruised all the time. Oddly, I can't use spd's due to an irrational fear of being restrained in any way what so ever. So would like to know of a nice shoe with a stiff sole that would be suitable for cycling. My budget would be up to about £70. Any recommendations for me?

 

[MattHB]

The specialized body geometry ones are great. I'm well chuffed with mine. Retail price was about £70, LBS let me have them for £55

 

[ACS]

^^^^^ Wot MattHB says^^^^^^^^^

 

[GetAGrip]

Ok thanks you two. Just popping off to have a read up

 

[GetAGrip]

These seem to give you a lot for your buck. Would they be suitable for general bike use do you think? If so, I think they will do nicely
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/wsd-race-road-shoe-ec022378#features

 

[MattHB]

I got the sport MTB SPD shoes myself, as I have to walk from the bike lockup at work to my office and didn't want to walk on the cleats. Plus I preferred the style.

I have that stupid metatarsal nerve problem which leaves me with numb toes and these cured it instantly.

 

[GetAGrip]

I got the sport MTB SPD shoes myself, as I have to walk from the bike lockup at work to my office and didn't want to walk on the cleats. Plus I preferred the style.

I have that stupid metatarsal nerve problem which leaves me with numb toes and these cured it instantly.

Good point, thanks for that. I'll pop back to the site... again

 

[dellzeqq]

anything but Sidi (says the fool that's on his way through his sixth pair). Overpriced, and not easy to maintain

 

[mickle]

SIDI. They're great!

 

[GetAGrip]

SISI cycling shoes are very high tech and certainly look fab, no, beautiful even! Alas, they are far beyond my available budget. What a porper hey!

 

[stu1903]

http://www.freeflowbikes.com/clothing-and-accessories/shoes-socks-and-over-shoes/five-ten.html

I have the Five Ten Impact 2Low shoes and love them!

 

[slowmotion]

North Wave Mission. They are like trainers with a stiff sole. They can take SPD MTB recessed cleats if you remove a rubber insert. Your choice. They have a wide fitting for non-oriental feet, and are wonderfully comfortable for cycling, walking and driving. Worth a look and a trial fit...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products...oogle&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=froogle

 

[gaz]

These seem to give you a lot for your buck. Would they be suitable for general bike use do you think? If so, I think they will do nicely
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bontrager/wsd-race-road-shoe-ec022378#features

These style of shoes are designed only to be worn and used with a cleat, walking or peddling in these without a cleat is asking for some serious trouble.

 

[GetAGrip]

Thanks all, I know more today than I did yesterday about what I need to get tomorrow!

 

[Willo]

anything but Sidi (says the fool that's on his way through his sixth pair). Overpriced, and not easy to maintain

Not easy to maintain? Mine are v.comfy and virtually as good as new after 2 years.