Stiff soled SPD shoes?

[*Dusty*]

Good morning everyone, I'm after some of your collective knowledge and advice. I have SPD pedals fitted to my road bike as I would like to stick to one pair of shoes which I can use on the MTB and the road bike too. Problem is, I'm getting hotspots on the road bike over distance which are quite painful after only ten miles. I haven't had them on the MTB but then again I'd be unclipping a lot more over the same mileage. These are what I have

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-mt34-mtb-spd-shoes-2016/rp-prod115133

Can anyone recommend a pair of SPD shoes with a stiff sole? I know I'm a size 43 shimano and presumably North Wave if what CRC website says is anything to go by. I have found these but not sure if the whole sole is stiff.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-wm63-mtb-spd-shoes-2015/rp-prod115138
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-m065-mtb-spd-shoes-2016/rp-prod127708

Recessed cleats are pretty much a must.

Thanks all!!

 

[Ian H]

I get on well with Specialized Competition.

 

[Citius]

Any high-end, carbon-soled MTB shoe will do the job. Choose one that has the right combination of budget, fit and aesthetics for you.

 

[ianrauk]

I found Shimano shoe soles to be less stiffer then Specialized shoes.

 

[vickster]

Try some Specialized footbeds in your existing shoes first. Made quite a difference for me

 

[cyberknight]

I found the M065s to be very nice .

 

[rb58]

I recommend carbon soles too. I've had no foot issues since I switched to SIDI Dragon 3s three or four years ago. Expensive, but well worth it and they still look really good after thousands of miles with very little signs of wear (although I did replace the removable parts on the sole last year as they were getting worn).

 

[*Dusty*]

I'm not going to be spending a fortune, I guess most of the carbon soled offerings are above what I'm willing to pay. Does anyone have any experience of these?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/shimano-xc31-mtb-spd-shoes-2015/rp-prod127719

 

[martint235]

I suffered badly from hotspots on LEL. Lots of advice given from on here but the two main ones are try loosening your shoes around the area over the ball of your foot. This allows you to move your foot around in your shoe. And try moving the cleats a little forward/backward to see if that helps.

 

[*Dusty*]

I suffered badly from hotspots on LEL. Lots of advice given from on here but the two main ones are try loosening your shoes around the area over the ball of your foot. This allows you to move your foot around in your shoe. And try moving the cleats a little forward/backward to see if that helps.

Never thought of moving the cleats........ thanks for that!!