Cheap SPD shoes?

thistle_

My SPD shoes that I've had for about 3 years broke yesterday (cleat ripped through the sole when the chain slipped). I'm looking to spend £50 or under and I'm after:

Black
Laces (1 velcro strap is acceptable, but it still needs laces!)
Lightweight and thin material (but some padding around the ankles)

They'll be used for a bit of everything: summer MTB, road and commuting.

The Shimano MT32s almost fit the bill, although they look quite thick around the middle. Does anyone have a pair and can tell me what they are like?

Anyone got any alternative suggestions?

northstar

I've just got these and they fit your criteria and are amazingly comfortable, couldn't be any happier with them, though they are a bit over your budget but worth it imho.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Northwave_City_Cruiser_Cycling_Shoes/5360039486/

edit: bit cheaper at Evans http://www.evanscycles.com/products/northwave/city-cruiser-shoe-ec018353?query=northwave%20shoes

cjcp

Check out the DHBs on Wiggle.

markp2

Lidl ones for £16.99. Unfortunately they had them in about a couple of months ago and probably won't do them again until late summer.

WesternWay

markp2 wrote:

Lidl ones for £16.99. Unfortunately they had them in about a couple of months ago and probably won't do them again until late summer.

I got a pair of these and have found them very frustrating. Laces lasted about a week and the hoops that the velcro goes through lasted much less than that.

They are incredibly good value for money, but not fantastic IMHO

iPad

I've got a pair of these

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano-am30-shoes-id48046.html

They were the cheepest ones I could find.

They're my first (and only) pair SPD shoes so I don't really have a basis for comaprison, but I think they're OK.

The Rookie

Specialized Tahoe MTB shoes here, a little heavier than roadie ones but more conveniant for walking into the office after cycling, got mine for £52 delivered, even spent a day in the office in them once when I left my shoes at home!

Simon

BobbyTrigger

i've got the MT32's - bought them on a deal (along with pedals) from Merlin a couple of years ago. i wear them every day for the commute, and when i get out at the weekends.

its fair to say that they've been through all types of weather and have been very well used and they're still going strong. they are a bit chunky mind, just in case you want something light. i think they're great though.

Bassjunkieuk

cjcp wrote:

Check out the DHBs on Wiggle.

I was about to suggest them to, my R1's have been brilliant for the £40 price but as they have 3 velcro straps they fail the criteria some what!

stuaff

cjcp wrote:

Check out the DHBs on Wiggle.

+1. Got the T1s, which fulfil your lace criteria. Lightweight & thin...er, no. But they're more than acceptable for walking in, yet stiff enough to be good on the bike. And worn them for whole days without problems.

thistle_

Thanks for the replies.

On the list we have:
DHB T1
DHB R1
Specialized Taho
Shimano MT32
Northwave city cruiser

None fit the bill perfectly so something will have to budge in my criteria
Sounds like a trip to some bike shops is in order to try some on.

Bassjunkieuk

As I said I'm using the R1's and can't really complain. The side of the shoe near the ball of my foot is starting to peel a bit but this is after a year or so of commuting and only a few months with overshoes so they have been soaked quite a few times and they only really started coming apart after Centre Parcs where I was occasionally walking on some rougher ground :-)

Also with those ones as they are road shoes you'll need to get the road-specific SPD cleats which come with little rubber feet then protrude either side of the cleat as it isn't recessed into the shoe like with the T1's to allow you to walk properly, or at least make walking a little easier ;-)