SPD shoes for roadies

Spatulala

I need a new pair of shoes but don't have much cash. Originally thought I'd get some sporty MTB shoes, but then I saw that Spesh BG Elite Road shoes are SPD compatible.

Are they good budget shoes? Seems like a good deal at £60 currently.

richa

Spesh BG are regarded as being v.good by many - If they fit ok they should be a great buy.

Spatulala

Thanks RichA. I tried on some other Spesh road shoes (BG Pro) in Cycle Surgery, so assume the sizing for the Elites will be the same.

nax-ian

Had my BG's for years, remember when I got 'em. I used to call 'em " my secret weapons'!
Love 'em.

Pigtail

I've just started with a road bike / shoes and got the BG Elites. I paid about £72 though.

I've nothing to compare them with - but am very pleased so far. I had to go a size bigger than I expected, which is apparently not common on Spesh shoes, so make sure you get a chance to try them on.

James

navrig

If you don't mind me hijacking your thread, you can get them cheaper than £60

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... 722c003727

I have Spesh MTB shoes which fit me well. Will th road shoes be a simialr fit - can I afford to buy on line without fitting?

I'll struggle to get to a branch of the Bike Coop anytime soon.

Pigtail

Those are the sport ones.

I got mine from EBC - we have a shop in Aberdeen so I was able to try them on.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f_ProductID=10840&f_SupersetQRY=C313&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003156c003157c003722c003727

These are the Elites.

I think Evans had them for £60 - but they didn't have my size in stock.

I've no idea about fitting, but I would assume they will maintain a consistency. My feet are usually a size 9 in shoes, but the 43s were very tight at the toes. I could have worn them for short periods of time, but not hours on end. They didn't have 44s but ordered them in for me to try before I bought them. They were fine, so I did buy them and so far haven't regretted it.

James

scazzer

Im looking for something similar and came across these http://www.cyclesurgery.com/specialized-sport-mtb-shoe/mtb-shoes/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/4172

Spatulala

Can't get on the Edinburgh site at the mo. The £60 versions were from Evans, luckily I'm a 47.

Have ordered them now, look forward to giving them a whirl...

garrynolan

I have Shimano M086's - look like road shoes and you don't walk like a duck. Win, win!

lancejambo

Had my BG's for years, remember when I got 'em. I used to call 'em " my secret weapons'!
Love 'em.

i call my s-works "mountain slippers" lol