SPD shoes (help req'd)

[MattL]

Dear reader,

I have just recently bought some SPD pedals (Shimano PD-M324) and I'm now looking for the shoes.

I'm looking for a pair which will let my feet breathe but keep them warm. It sounds like a Goretex job and shopping around shows them to be more expensive but that's ok. I wouldn't go as far as to say "money is no object" but I'm willing to pay good money (provided I get what I pay for.) Realistically I'd limit it to about £100.

The shoes should be the MTB sort where you could, int theory wear them out and about. No tap-dancing road shoes needed and no gaudy colours.

I'm a bit new to this. Last bike I had was a Raleigh Lizard some years ago. All help is appreciated.


Thank you.

 

[HLaB]

Specialized Taho's are a good all rounder but with your budget you'll easily find something; just open up a cycling shop website like wiggle to get some ideas; you are better to buy them from a shop in the end to see them in the flesh and to sit down and take time to get a good fit

 

[Spinney]

You could get non-Goretex ones, which might be cooler when the weather is warm, and get some overshoes to wear in the rain.

 

[e-rider]

Specialized Taho's are a good all rounder but with your budget you'll easily find something; just open up a cycling shop website like wiggle to get some ideas; you are better to buy them from a shop in the end to see them in the flesh and to sit down and take time to get a good fit

I recently bought some Tahoes and they were/are the worst cycling shoes I've ever owned.

They certainly look nice and are well finished, and might be ok for short commutes or pottering about the country lanes on Sunday morning BUT they certainly are not proper cycling shoes - the soles flex like crazy and kill your feet within an hour of hard riding - 3+ hours and your feet will hurt for the following week or more!!! Sold them on ebay after a few very painful rides!

Your feet will boil in Gortex in the summer months.

 

[HLaB]

I recently bought some Tahoes and they were/are the worst cycling shoes I've ever owned.

They certainly look nice and are well finished, and might be ok for short commutes or pottering about the country lanes on Sunday morning BUT they certainly are not proper cycling shoes - the soles flex like crazy and kill your feet within an hour of hard riding - 3+ hours and your feet will hurt for the following week or more!!! Sold them on ebay after a few very painful rides!

Your feet will boil in Gortex in the summer months.

I wouldn't say they are the worst and the OP suggests that he wants shoes that are good to walk in

The shoes should be the MTB sort where you could, int theory wear them out and about. No tap-dancing road shoes needed and no gaudy colours.

they meet that bill well I think. They've never gave me problems with comfort on rides about 100miles but I use pedals with cages which probably helps. My brother has a pair too and has never mentioned a problem (but he uses speedplays rather than SPD's). Admittedly they arent all out racing shoes (not stiff or light enough for starters) you simply won't get that with walkability.
Agreed however that Goretex will be to hot just now

 

[endoman]

I've got the Tahoes, only shoes I've ever used so nothing to compare, but no discomfort for me. 4 hours plus has been fine, doing about 180 miles a week in them,

I do have some Sidi's coming to go with the road bike :-) Then I can see what the difference re flex etc is, but the Tahoes have served me well for about 1500 miles.

 

[RoyGo3]

I've got a pair of Specialised Sport Touring. They fulfil all of your requirements, cost £70, and are also good if you want a slightly wider fit.

 

[e-rider]

tahoes are good for walking but at the expense of cycling