Walkable SPD Shoes?

rjsterry

TailWindHome wrote:

Sorry to thread hijack (a bit)

What overshoes do you guys wear with MTB style shoes...specifically the DHB ones?

Ta Much

Got some Pro Venturas - a bit steamy for this time of year, but just the job for winter. They have a fair bit of rubber reinforcement on the obvious contact points

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=43173

Wear is a little bit of an issue with commuting, but mainly due to TL stops.

Size XL fits (very snugly) my size 43 (UK 9) Spesh MTB shoes

dav1

my shimano MT31 fit the bill nicely, cheap too.

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/110383.html

they come up a bit small though so order a larger size then normal!

for overshoes i swear by my endura MT500 overshoes, I cant believe how much of a soaking they take.

wizzlebanger

I commute in a pair of Scott Boulder shoes. They are fine for walking in and the recessed cleat doesn't get in the way for walking.

http://www.scott-sports.com/gb_en/produ ... 187/215873

I managed to find an older pair than the ones above that had a more preferable, in my eyes, colour scheme. (Grey / silver / black). I think I picked them up for about £35-40.

Clarion

Most of my shoes come from Aldi or Lidl. They work fine. But I did have a pair of Specialized Sonoma, which were very walkable. I've just replaced them with dhb T1s, which are a bit flexy for serious riding, but good for commuting, discreet at work, and definitely good to walk on.

cjcp

rjsterry wrote:

TailWindHome wrote:

Sorry to thread hijack (a bit)

What overshoes do you guys wear with MTB style shoes...specifically the DHB ones?

Ta Much

Got some Pro Venturas - a bit steamy for this time of year, but just the job for winter. They have a fair bit of rubber reinforcement on the obvious contact points

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=43173

Wear is a little bit of an issue with commuting, but mainly due to TL stops.

Size XL fits (very snugly) my size 43 (UK 9) Spesh MTB shoes

I bought the neoprene Enduras from CRC. Useless. The zip seized and then broke after a couple of months earlier this year.

The Planet Xes were good, but not quite as warm. Might invest in a really decent pair this autumn.

noisemonkey

davis wrote:

MatHammond wrote:

noisemonkey wrote:

Look Grip cleats are fine for walking. .

bollocks

Nah, they're not fine for walking either.

lol.. a definite improvement from feeling like I'm on an ice rink on the tiled floor near our front door and doesn't shred the cleats in a matter of days like the unprotected ones.

Aguila

lost_in_thought wrote:

Specialized Taho. So comfy I wear them when I need to walk places, whether I'm taking a bike or not.

+1

I've been wearing these for 3 years on my commute, they are excellent. Only the occasional tap dance noise from the cleat reminds you they are spd's when walking in them.

Aguila

TailWindHome wrote:

Sorry to thread hijack (a bit)

What overshoes do you guys wear with MTB style shoes...specifically the DHB ones?

Ta Much

MTB specifics from Gore, fully waterproof and breathable enough to wear year round. Spending less is a false economy I have found.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Gore_ ... 360044630/

dugliss

Specialized Sonoma are really good, safe and comfortable for walking too
http://www.biketreks.net/3873/products/ ... PriceComp1

dhope

I got some Specialized MTB Expert for a bargain £70 and they're fine to walk in as well as being nice and comfy

Tews

Check out what is going on in Santa Cruz. Walkable cycling shoes made from your favorite street shoes.


http://www.retrofitz.blogspot.com/

flyingbanana

dugliss wrote:

Specialized Sonoma are really good, safe and comfortable for walking too

+1. however mine are now on the verge of structural failure after 18 months commuting abuse and will need replaced prior to the C2C outing for the tourer

Tews

Your desire for walkable cycling shoes might be met with these:

http://www.retrofitz.blogspot.com/

Any shoe + SPD

rjsterry

OK, we get it. One post will do.