How To Fit Cleats - Newbie Question!

[G2EWS]

Hi All,

Sorry to ask what must be a simple question to those in the know. But to me it seems very odd.

I have this shoe:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt53-multi-use-spd-shoes/
Which as you can see has a plate on the bottom.

I have purchased these pedals:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-t780-xt-mtb-spd-trekking-pedals/

And these cleats:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-spd-mtb-cleats/
The SH56 variety.

So on the sole of the shoe, I take it I remove the plate you can see in the photo? But then I am left with a very large hole to put the very small cleat on. Is this correct? Am I supposed to have a gaping hole with a small sheet of sticky plastic that goes inside the shoe? Seems very odd if that is the case.

Never used, let alone fitted cleats. Indeed apart from looking at the top of a shoe I don't think I have ever seen a cleat fitted.

So your advice and help would be very much appreciated.

Best regards

Chris

 

[Asa Post]

I've got the same shoes. Your fitting method is correct.

This is what the sole looks like with the cleat attached:

You can slide the cleat forward/backward and side to side, and also rotate it a bit to get the best foot position. I've never had a problem with water getting into the shoe through the gap around the cleat.

 

[G2EWS]

Hi AsaPost,

Many thanks for that. This newbie was totally confused! All clear now.

Will miss this afternoons ride so will get ready for next weeks commute.

Best regards

Chris