Shoes

Elliot Ross
Elliot Ross Posts: 182
edited March 2010 in MTB buying advice
Hi ya, looking for some shoes for normal pedals not the clipins.

On a low budget so wondering if anyone can reccomend a good shoe which is cheapish!

Thanks

Elliot

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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    What is your budget in £xx?

    Try and get some skate shoes which have waffle soles - some Londsdales have waffle soles too (I use londsdales). They're around the £20 mark.

    Or anything from Five Ten :)
    Marin
  • Elliot Ross
    Elliot Ross Posts: 182
    i dunno 20 quid maybe... bit skint so need to save up the pocket money lol!

    but i may be able to go to 30 maybe
  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    OK Then skate shoes (with waffle sole) is your best bet. TK Maxx and JJB have them - or something like this http://www.hardcloud.com/product/vn0inq0pspk.asp
    Marin
  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    TK Maxx... don't be picky, just buy what fits and TRY to get something with a stiffer sole.
  • TowerRider
    TowerRider Posts: 430
    Seriously there is no point in spending £30 on shoes as you will end up buying Five Tens in the end.
    :idea: Five Ten Karvers are currently reduced at Stif Cycles £59.99 which makes them cheaper than Five Ten Impact two.
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    TowerRider wrote:
    Seriously there is no point in spending £30 on shoes as you will end up buying Five Tens in the end.
    :idea: Five Ten Karvers are currently reduced at Stif Cycles £59.99 which makes them cheaper than Five Ten Impact two.

    Fail.

    I bought some etnies skate shoes about a year ago specifically for riding and haven't looked back.
    Stiff sole, great support... £25
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    I have no urge to buy five tens. I've got some Shimanos I bought cheap but had I not, I'd still be using my etnies. I can't even justify resoling them with stealth rubber unless I can't find skate shoes after the shimanos wear out.
  • mr boos
    mr boos Posts: 40
    lidl have shoes in this week for £18.99
  • metalmonkey
    metalmonkey Posts: 144
    mr boos wrote:
    lidl have shoes in this week for £18.99

    Are they any good?

    I take it skate shoes and over shoes work then best?
  • JamesBrckmn
    JamesBrckmn Posts: 1,360
    scott classic shoe is actually really good got mine for £19, stiff and grippy waffle sole, good ventilation, water resistant, warm enough with being sweaty, have lasted well- got them about 4 months ago, showing no signs of wear

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