SPD shoes where the cleats don't grind when you walk??

AndyOgy

I have several bikes, all with different pedal arrangements; flats, toe clips, SPD's etc. My favourite arrangement, by far, is bog standard M520 SPD pedal. However, I don't want to have to take a spare pair of shoes with me when I'm going to work (or wherever) so I just wondered if any of you have come across any Shimano shoes where the cleat is recessed enough that they can be walked in, without the cleat grinding on the floor? To be able to walk in them comfortably would be an even bigger bonus.

I'm ideally looking for a Shimano branded shoe for reasons other than compatibility. Any suggestions?

sketchley

Shimano MT71

itboffin

Spesh BG MTB - best fitting shoes i've used. Dare I say even better than my Sidi's

iclestu

Ive got Shimano MT42.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=46681

No problem at all to walk in them.

CRAIGO5000

I can walk comfortably in my Lidl MTB specials. The cleat is nice and flush with the grip but obviously as you walk the sole flexes slightly at the ball and protrudes the cleat. It does grind slightly while walking but I'm confident I could walk a fair distance in them happily.

bails87

Shimano M087 are fine for me, quite a rubbery sole as well so they grip pretty well. Better than my DHB M1s.

Drysuitdiver

iclestu wrote:

Ive got Shimano MT42.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=46681

No problem at all to walk in them.

+1 no problem in the winter on the salted pavements across the olympic park

kurako

Sorry about the Ev*ns link but this could be the sort of thing you're looking for. They look more roadie than trainer-y but the sole is designed to cover the cleat when walking.

I've got Scott shoes of a similar design although I can't find a link at this late hour. You still clunk around due to the rigid sole but the cleat is recessed so that's not such an issue.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/mav ... e-ec018332

AndyOgy

Thanks for all the replies. I've currently got the Shimano MT42's and a pair of the Lidl specials but both of them grind when walking on tarmac, concrete etc. Funnily enough, the Lidl ones don't grind as much as the Shimano ones.

Although I was after Shimano branded shoes, the Specialized ones look like they might do the trick. It'd be nice to have something that just looks like a regular pair of trainers when off the bike.

The Rookie

Spesh Tahoe - no grind, my Daughter has some Diadora, likewise.

Simon

iclestu

AndyOgy wrote:

I've currently got the Shimano MT42's... ... grind when walking on tarmac, concrete etc.

no chance there is something faulty there? Mine's give me no trouble at all unless I stand on a stone right at the cleat or catch it on some kind of kerb corner.....

lostboysaint

AM45s don't grind. Love mine to bits.

phy2sll2

Cleat covers?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXUSTAR-SPD-CLEAT ... 956wt_1139

lost_in_thought

The Beginner wrote:

Spesh Tahoe - no grind,

+1

notsoblue

itboffin wrote:

Spesh BG MTB - best fitting shoes i've used. Dare I say even better than my Sidi's

+1

I have some "normal" looking shoes (a bit like this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt33-spd-leisure-shoes/) with SPD cleats on them, but I never use them. They're pretty heavy, and they're very stiff, so they're a bit rubbish for riding, and uncomfortable to walk on.

sketchley

The Shimano MT71, which I have, have a Virbram sole which you normally find in walking boots.... Very good shoe if you want to cycle and walk.

http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/publish/con ... ntain.html

and

http://www.vibram.com/index.php/us/SPOR ... /MT91-Sole

Aidy

Shimano SPD sandals

shouldbeinbed

Spesh Sonoma. Super comfy but a bit of grind