Crane shoes....... Any good?

[Innes]

Hi all,

Just bagged myself a pair of Crane cycling shoes at my local Aldi. I haven't tried them on the bike yet but they seem fine, cheap n cheerful! It says on the box they're compatible with most popular pedal/cleat set-ups, I take it they mean SPD, does anyone else use or have used these shoes?

 

[13 rider]

I bought last years version and use them with SPD cleats . Used them for a year still in good order and no issues with cleats

 

[Grumpyfatman]

Mixed reviews, some find them to be great value and perfectly servicable. However I've seen a few posts where they've failed within 200 miles as the cleat structure has fallen apart.

I'm sure they'll be fine for normal use

 

[ColinJ]

My sister bought me a pair several years ago. I have probably ridden 15,000+ miles in them.

Yes, they are cheap and cheerful (and look it!) but they do the job and have been reliable. They are just starting to fall apart now so I will probably shelve them after the coming winter (perhaps keeping them for rides in really bad weather rather than wearing the replacement shoes for those).

I think for about £15 they were a bargain.

PS I might ask my sister to pick up another pair for me since she is coming to visit me tomorrow and we do not have an Aldi here!

 

[Hip Priest]

I've had two pairs. They lasted me a year each, which I feel was r more than reasonable for the price. However, the Scott's I replaced them with are still going strong after 2-3 years. You pay for what you get.

 

[Innes]

Hi all,

Just bagged myself a pair of Crane cycling shoes at my local Aldi. I haven't tried them on the bike yet but they seem fine, cheap n cheerful! It says on the box they're compatible with most popular pedal/cleat set-ups, I take it they mean SPD, does anyone else use or have used these shoes?

Cheers guys ;-)

 

[biggs682]

mine last just under a year , after being worn every day i am not complaining

 

[Karlt]

Nice stiff sole; they're almost a hybrid between a MTB shoe and a road shoe. I had a bit of an issue getting the cleat on one as the holes on the plate under the sole were too far away from the base of the sole, but I was able to draw the plate towards the sole and get them on in the end. Not unexpected on a cheap item with more variability and lower quality control.

 

[Venod]

a hybrid between a MTB shoe and a road shoe

What do you mean? some MTB shoes are as stiff as road shoes, some road shoes are as flexible as MTB shoes.

 

[Karlt]

What do you mean? some MTB shoes are as stiff as road shoes, some road shoes are as flexible as MTB shoes.

Just a general impression; they're more road-shoey and less trainery than most MTB shoes I've had or seen. They feel more like road shoes on the feet as well.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

What do you mean? some MTB shoes are as stiff as road shoes, some road shoes are as flexible as MTB shoes.

I think he means in style, more of a touring shoe.