What shoes

[Bealz998]

Hello I'm thinking about buying some shimano pd m520 spd pedals but I haven't a clue what shoes I need to buy so any help would be much appreciated thanks

 

[ianrauk]

you need MTB style or touring shoes that take 2 hole SPD cleats.
You can also get road shoes that take 2 hole SPD cleats but wearing them is like Bambi on ICE.

 

[Cyclist33]

I've just picked up a pair of Specialized BG Tahoe shoes from Evans Cycles. They can be used without the clippy cleaty things or you can tear off the sole pad and fit cleats. Beware though: a) this is an irreversible process and b) it's bloody hard work.

Good shoes though.

 

[Bealz998]

I'm looking at the shimano m077 anyone used them

 

[Unimaginative]

I'm looking at the shimano m077 anyone used them

Used them for a couple of years for commuting, and over six months for weekend rides. Fine for summer, and for spring and autumn with thicker socks. In temperatures like today (one degree celcius) then I have to put on some overshoes to stop my feet from freezing.

Fine for walking in, but the tread does extend quite far so for overshoes you need to go up a couple of sizes; I've got some XL Craft Rain Booties and they're not big enough - stitching is coming away from the zips now.

 

[RickyB]

Can anyone suggest some good but cheapish shoes. I don't think my bike has the clip in bits... But I'm not sure.

 

[vickster]

Do you want to do clipless or ride on flats? For the former, you need to buy pedals. The cheapest ones that many beginners use are shimano M520, under £20 with cleats. Then you need shoes that take SPD cleats

 

[RickyB]

I'm not sure if being clipped in is a good idea straight away, or is it? What do you think?

 

[RickyB]

I'm considering buying a pair of these .... http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/ does anyone have an opinion of these and would they be suitable for the bike (Specialized Allez) that I have ordered?

Thanks

 

[vickster]

You can wear any shoes on any bike, just need to make sure you get the correct cleats/pedals. Those will take 2 bolt SPD or 3 bolt SPD-SL/Look BUT the cleats won't be recessed so you'll need to walk carefully and only short distances. There are 587 reviews on Wiggle, should give you an idea. They are a decent budget buy like much of DHB's stuff

Clipless is quite easy to get used to, just practice a bit indoors / on quiet roads

ith most cycling shoes, you'll need to buy a size bigger than your normal shoes, some come up narrow too, but with Wiggle's free returns, you should be fine

 

[RickyB]

You can wear any shoes on any bike, just need to make sure you get the correct cleats/pedals. Those will take 2 bolt SPD or 3 bolt SPD-SL/Look BUT the cleats won't be recessed so you'll need to walk carefully and only short distances. There are 587 reviews on Wiggle, should give you an idea. They are a decent budget buy like much of DHB's stuff

Clipless is quite easy to get used to, just practice a bit indoors / on quiet roads

ith most cycling shoes, you'll need to buy a size bigger than your normal shoes, some come up narrow too, but with Woggle's free returns, you should be fine

Ok great thanks for the advice. I think I get it now.