Spring/summer road cycling shoes

[philinmerthyr]

I started riding SPDs in October to bought a pair of Northwave winter boots. They have been superb in the cold and in the wet.

With the possibility of spring eventually coming I need to get a pair of new road shoes. I'm looking for recommendations. I don't want to spend more than £100.

 

[sabian92]

DHB from wiggle do some pretty good (cheap but punching way above their price) shoes.

 

[philinmerthyr]

I was hoping to buy some from a bike shop so I can try them on before buying. I have wide feet so need a wider fitting shoe.

 

[vickster]

What brands do your local shop sell? Surely, it's best just to head to the shop and try a few on that are in budget - comfort for you is the key thing. Specialized tend to come up wider

Something like this? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sport-mtb-shoe-ec043377

 

[lavoisier]

I use shoes very similar to these with SPD cleats. They are OK to walk in but still look a bit 'roadie'. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shimano/r087-2011-road-shoe-ec025522

 

[jay clock]

Wiggle offer free returns, so order a pair in each size and send one back. I have these and they fit my wide feet. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-r106-spd-sl-road-cycling-shoes/ I am a wide 10 and went for a 46 and they are fine.

 

[vickster]

OP wants SPD shoes I think

 

[jay clock]

Sorry... Ok, I also have these Specialized shoes which are great to walk in http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized...gn=Froogle02&gclid=CPrjpqyttLYCFcLHtAodRSYANw

 

[sabian92]

OP wants SPD shoes I think

But you can't walk in SPDs

To be honest I have no idea why people choose SPD shoes when you can have MTB cleats which you can walk in. The DHB ones are comfy for the wider foot (I'm a wide EU 46/UK 11) and I have no problems with fit, both width or length. The only thing I'd change is that I'm not a fan of the cleat catching the floor as I walk but I suspect that is more the cleat than the shoe.

 

[vickster]

Spd shoes have mtb cleats and you can walk n them. I have specialized Tahoe shoes, perfectly ok for walking around in

Spd-sl are the ones that are like walking on ice skates without recessed cleats

 

[philinmerthyr]

I meant the spd sl type shoes. If I am on my road bike I don't need to walk further than the shed or the coffee shop counter.

I went to Evans when I was in Guildford today and bought these http://www.evanscycles.com/products/louis-garneau/revo-xr3-road-shoe-ec029811

I take a 10 (44) normally but needed 11 (46) in these.

Took advantage on their 3 for 2 offer on Louis Garneau stuff and got 2 pairs of mitts so one pair was free

 

[Black Country Ste]

I went into Evans today and ordered a pair of Shimano RT32s to go with my A530 pedals. They're slick soles with a recessed cleat. Probably good enough for buying cake without tap dancing to the till.