Did I make the right choice?

[mightyquin]

Ah, shoes....if I can seek more advice?

The pedals are SPD - I've never used cycling shoes before, but had 'cages' on my previous bike.

I'm assuming I can use MTB or road bike shoes? What's the benefits of one over the other? All I know is that the MTB shoes are more like normal trainers - are they better for walking in off the bike, or do you really need to carry another pair of shoes if you're out and about?

Cheers,
James

 

[4F]

Ah, shoes....if I can seek more advice?

The pedals are SPD - I've never used cycling shoes before, but had 'cages' on my previous bike.

I'm assuming I can use MTB or road bike shoes? What's the benefits of one over the other? All I know is that the MTB shoes are more like normal trainers - are they better for walking in off the bike, or do you really need to carry another pair of shoes if you're out and about?

Cheers,
James

You are indeed. MTB shoes (spd) have the cleat recessed into the shoe making it easier to walk in. Road shoes have the cleat on the base so will protude and make walking more difficult, some road shoes will have the 3 hole spd setting but most will not. The road shoe however will have a stiffer sole giving less issues of possibly getting "hot foot" but that really depends on how far you are cycling.

SPD's are very easy to clip in and out of and I have them fitted to my mtb as well as my 2 road bikes.

 

[mightyquin]

Kewl. I think I'll go with the MTB shoes for convenience.

 

[Riding in Circles]

Just make sure they fit properly, nothing worse that having shoes that pinch a little or that you compromised on because of the price.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

MTB shoes for me every time regardless of whether I'm riding an MTB or not. You probably want an entry level or sport shoe rather than race somethings complete with stud holes etc..

Shimano shoes are good value but made on a narrow last which doesn't suit a broad (stereo)typically European foot.

Specialized are my personal big foot faves. Several mates love the vfm of their DHB's.

Shopping around can get you big savings, especially on new old stock. But if buying of the web either ensure you understand the a given web vendors return policy or buy from a store you can visit as in many people's experience your street shoe size bears little relationship to your cycling shoe size.

 

[Riding in Circles]

I ended up with the base model shoe from Time, I found Specialized gave me numb toe, I was never able to find Shimano in size twelve.