Shoes

joeyhalloran

I am in the market for some new shoes, i would rather not spend lots of money if it can be avoided, but is it worth it? Does the extra stiffness that comes with higher end shoes make much difference? Obviously comfort is a large factor, but beyound that what is the advantage of spending more?

Thanks

Anonymous

Weight, stiffness, quality of fastening, elimination of 'hot spots' all seem to get better with better shoes...

richa

These have been good to me for 2+ years

Anonymous

I have a pair of Road and a pair of MTB Specialized shoes, I like them a lot, both are the top of the range carbon soled jobbies. On the road side though I usually use my Sidi Geniuses which are brilliant. The Spesh ones are lighter and more bling though...

Anonymous

Cheaper here for those specialized ones -

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=15041

rjh299

There is a big difference between cheap and expensive shoes. I commute on Shimano R075s and they're ok but when i use my Shimano R220s the difference is instantly noticable. The sole is so much stiffer you can feel all the power being put through the pedal stroke and not being wasted by flexing.

Not Another Hill

I have ridden for 3 years on Spesh MTB Comps (non - carbon sole) but treated myself (in the sale) to some Shimano R131 carbon soled shoes. The new shoes are definitely stiffer but I'm not sure just how much extra power is actually being transferred to the bike.

APIII

I've had entry level Shimano shoes and high end ones. The carbon soled versions are noticeably stiffer, which is to be expected, but don't really differ in terms of comfort. They do have better ventilation, so that may be a consideration for you.

Monty Dog

As well as being stiffer and lighter, the thinner carbon sole generally brings the foot closer to the pedal. For general riding and training you might actually want a shoe with a bit of 'give', the shoes I use for racing - Northwave Aerator are a bit uncomfortable after 2-3 hours and I prefer my Sidis for longer rides.

joeyhalloran

so given up to £100 but prefer to spend less, people recommend specialised or sidi?

Also, does anyone know how to specialised sizing compares to sidi, i am slightly to big for a 44 specialised, i know some manufacturers come out a little small or big, would i be a 44.5 sidi, maybe 45?

pete600

Monty Dog wrote:

As well as being stiffer and lighter, the thinner carbon sole generally brings the foot closer to the pedal. For general riding and training you might actually want a shoe with a bit of 'give', the shoes I use for racing - Northwave Aerator are a bit uncomfortable after 2-3 hours and I prefer my Sidis for longer rides.

oh bugger just bought a per of Northwave air light 3s

joeyhalloran

I think i have narrowed it down to Specialised pro 08 for £100 or Sidi Genius 5 08 model for £65, any advice between these two shoes?

rjh299

Apparently Specialized are bigger sizes than other manufacturers especially width wise

ukracer

JoeyHalloran wrote:

I think i have narrowed it down to Specialised pro 08 for £100 or Sidi Genius 5 08 model for £65, any advice between these two shoes?

Sounds like a good deal where can you get the sidis from please?

cougie

Only advice I would give is to try them on for fit. Its comfort you are after - not saving a couple of quid. Shoes do make a huge difference.

Anonymous

I'd try the sidis on first, they can be quite narrow... I am normally a 10 in shoes/trainers, but both my bike shoes are 45s.

Specialized Pros here (carbon sole) for 100 (normally 140) in a 45


http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/eshop.asp?wci=product&wce=SHOSP07PRO101&desc=SPECIALIZED+PRO+08+ROAD+SHOES

The 2008 5.1s at 64 quid are an incredible deal though!

Linky -

(Scroll down)


http://www.sidicafe.co.uk/search.asp?nobox=&scat=&stext=genius+5&stype=&sprice=&pg=2

pbt150

Last month's (or maybe the month before) C+ had a review of shoes for <£100. I think the winner was the Mavic Avenir, the review is here:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... s-09-34488

Other ones that did well were the Specialized pair for about £100, and the Shimano offering.

joeyhalloran

sidi cafe, they have a few older models still avaliable.