MTB XC/Trail riding shoes - Any recommendations ?

Chillipepper83
Chillipepper83 Posts: 37
edited April 2010 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

I'm after a good pair of new MTB shoes ideally budget of £60-100 (for AYR if poss)

Any recs ?

Thanks

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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    edited April 2010
    Specialized BG Sport or Comp are very good,from my own and friend`s experience.
    Shimano are good but can be a bit narrow for some.
    Northwave Raptor and Lake also good,but fit is crucial so no way of knowing till you go try some!
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  • GhallTN6
    GhallTN6 Posts: 505
    Specialized Tahoe MTB shoe, they are really comfortable, good if you have to walk, and they look nice as well.. and with a price tag of about 60 quid you can't go wrong with them. I've had mine for about a year, use them at least once a week and a few weekends away and they still look like new.
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  • Flenser
    Flenser Posts: 372
    Karrimor Approach shoes from Sports Direct for £25. :wink:
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    Shimao MP66 DX..... very comfy, waterproof, look good, nice and stiff



    perfect, love mine.
    I like bikes and stuff
  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    The Spiderman wrote:
    Specialized BG Sport or Comp are very good,from my own and friend`s experience.

    This, but are SPD only iirc.
  • Fodder666
    Fodder666 Posts: 56
    I've got a pair of North Wave shoes which are really good as they have a flexible sole for walking as well. Also have a pair of Specialized (BG Comp I think?) but they have a more rigid sole.
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  • neninja
    neninja Posts: 424
    If you're after spd shoes then another vote here for Specialized BG Sport

    Great value shoe
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    Chillipepper83 wrote:
    Hi,

    I'm after a good pair of new MTB shoes ideally budget of £60-100 (for AYR if poss)

    Any recs ?

    Thanks

    Flats or SPD?
  • bike-a-swan
    bike-a-swan Posts: 1,235
    Shimao MP66 DX..... very comfy, waterproof, look good, nice and stiff

    mp66 are great, if a bit heavy, but they aren't waterproof- they're got a couple of mesh panels on top that let the water in. In all fairness they aren't big, but I'd still class them as 'splash-' rather than 'water-' proof though. Add a pair of good waterproof socks however, and you've got a combo that's lasted me through all the snow this winter for a lot less than the price of a gortex set.

    I have a set of race shoes which compliment them nicely- if I was going to have just one pair I'd be inclined towards something a little more trail-y

    hope that helps
    Rock Lobster 853, Trek 1200 and a very old, tired and loved Apollo Javelin.
  • aneesh99
    aneesh99 Posts: 67
    I still swear my my M086's, I guess they aren't always ideal on the trails but you can walk in the easily, but retaining a good level of stiffness too :)
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