Cycle shoes part 2

DonDaddyD
DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
edited August 2011 in Commuting chat
I bought these:

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano- ... 59533.html

Shimano%20R132%20SPD%20SL%20Road%20Shoes%281%29.jpg

I actually have two pairs.

Just saying.

Sometimes you need to get away from the socio-ethnic-political debate and remind yourself about life's guilty pleasures. Shoes with carbon soles.... mmmmm

What (cycling) shoes do you have?
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  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    I bought a pair of carbon soled shoes for about £25 last year. What a bargain, then discovered they were not SPD (all my bikes have SPD) had to wait 6 months for the conversion kit, it arrived 4 weeks ago and I still have not worn them! Lovely looking shoes though.

    Needs to wear them soon...... but don't want to get them dirty!
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Shimano R077's.

    Not as fancy as yours, and too be honest do give me some discomfort on the outside edge of the sole, but that could be down to cleat positioning.
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  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    edited August 2011
    Specialized BG something for commuting.
    Shimano something for when the above are wet
    2 pairs of Sidi Genius for racing / training
    1 pair of white Mavic's for racing / training / looking uber cool
  • SimonAH
    SimonAH Posts: 3,730
    Pair of Lidl trainers with the soles cut to ribbons on my track pedals........

    I am going to have to bite the bullet and go clipless (esp. for the new 'crosser as it looks daft with flatties)
    FCN 5 belt driven fixie for city bits
    CAADX 105 beastie for bumpy bits
    Litespeed L3 for Strava bits

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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    what's so great about Sidis?

    serious question.
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    I have a few pairs of Mavics. They seem to fit my feet really well. The Zxelliums are great. Oooh, currently in the clearance sale on wiggle...
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    I have some nice Carnac Sprints which I use most of the time, carbon soles and very well-fitting, some Specialized BGs which I don't like so much and for the Winter I have some Diadora Chilli Extremes, very toastie, but a narrow fitting.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • garnett
    garnett Posts: 196
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    I bought these:

    http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/shimano- ... 59533.html

    Shimano%20R132%20SPD%20SL%20Road%20Shoes%281%29.jpg

    I actually have two pairs.

    Just saying.

    Sometimes you need to get away from the socio-ethnic-political debate and remind yourself about life's guilty pleasures. Shoes with carbon soles.... mmmmm

    What (cycling) shoes do you have?
    A pair of SPecialized S-Works Carbon shoes that take either SPD or SPD-SL, which was handy because the road bike I bought at the same time came with SPDs.

    They were a size too small, I couldn't walk anywhere in them without stacking it, and I couldn't clip them into pedals at all.

    Got a £30 pair of Gaerne mtb shoes and they've been terrific - comfortable, fine for walking in, and easy to clip in. They've lasted 2 years no problem either.

    I'm really in two minds about switching to SPD-SLs and proper road shoes.
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Shimano somethings that are falling apart for commuting, Spesh BG pros for the weekend.

    Don't know what is so great about Sidi's, but it doesn't stop me lusting after a pair of Dominators.....
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Gussio wrote:
    doesn't stop me lusting after a pair of Dominators.....

    I'm going to call "boarding school" on this one. :twisted:
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  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    i have currently:
    specialized sworks road shoes
    sidi ergo 2
    some diadora tri shoes
    northwave winter boots - road
    northwave winter boots - mtb
    specialized sonoma
    specialized road comp

    i will be donating the sonoma's in a few weeks time because i think if i get my fixie back on the road im going to put SPDs on it and get some mtb shoes for it. rather than getting another pair of speedplays
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    Gussio wrote:
    doesn't stop me lusting after a pair of Dominators.....

    I'm going to call "boarding school" on this one. :twisted:

    It was just boyish fun. That's all it was. Really.
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    I just have a pair of shimano ro7 somethings, black with silver bits, got a size bigger than I normally take which helps, still in two minds with all the stop start on the commute I do to switch away from SPD's
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Garnett wrote:

    I'm really in two minds about switching to SPD-SLs and proper road shoes.

    I've only used SPD-sl. I love them, I have fallen arches and I'm convinced the wide platform helps prevent riding on my ankle in the way my feet fall inwards when in shoes and that helps reduce cramp.

    I also have no difficulty walking on the cleats despite some reports.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    JonGinge wrote:
    I have a few pairs of Mavics. They seem to fit my feet really well. The Zxelliums are great. Oooh, currently in the clearance sale on wiggle...

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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I have M520 pedals on my bikes - could I use the same shoes with SPD-SL pedals. What are the advantages?

    Thx
    Dolan Mythos
  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    I've got a pair of these, they're luuurvely

    mavic_pro_road_bike_bicycle_shoes_black_gray.jpg

    Really light and rigid, nice fit too. Make my Specialised BG SPD's feel like wooden cloggs.
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Garnett wrote:

    I'm really in two minds about switching to SPD-SLs and proper road shoes.

    I've only used SPD-sl. I love them, I have fallen arches and I'm convinced the wide platform helps prevent riding on my ankle in the way my feet fall inwards when in shoes and that helps reduce cramp.

    I also have no difficulty walking on the cleats despite some reports.

    If you have fallen/collapsed arches then a pair of custom moulded innersoles and some cleat shims would make the world of difference...
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Nike Poggios
    DHB off-road/mtb shoes
    FCN 2-4.

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    notsoblue wrote:
    I've got a pair of these, they're luuurvely

    mavic_pro_road_bike_bicycle_shoes_black_gray.jpg

    Really light and rigid, nice fit too. Make my Specialised BG SPD's feel like wooden cloggs.
    Go zxellium, my friend. I use pro road on the commute and keep the zxelliums for best. Really, really good

    @IP :lol:
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  • deffler
    deffler Posts: 829
    Diadora's for me

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=33867 for the MTB

    and a pair of these for the roadie http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI. ... 0711223080
    Boardman Hybrid Pro

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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    SPIUK SPD's for the commute
    Northwave SPD boots for the winter
    Spesh BG Road Pro for everything else.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    clarkey cat wrote:
    what's so great about Sidis?

    serious question.

    I recently tried some Sidis, the first time I've used them on a ride. I tried a pair on about seven years ago, but bought some Spesh BG shoes instead (which were lovely, but not as stiff). I'd always thought my feet were too wide for Sidis, but have to say that I found the Sidis more comfortable than my Nike Poggios, which are carbon-soled and pretty stiff. This stiffness was particularly noticeable on the Marmotte, so I'm now mulling over buying some Sidis.
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    clarkey cat wrote:
    what's so great about Sidis?

    serious question.

    They are made of Lorica. Lorica is the skin from a kangaroo's testicle sack. Nice and soft.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    clarkey cat wrote:
    what's so great about Sidis?

    serious question.
    IMO nothing. my feet dont get on with them. might be the innersoles though
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    clarkey cat wrote:
    what's so great about Sidis?

    serious question.

    I recently tried some Sidis, the first time I've used them on a ride. I tried a pair on about seven years ago, but bought some Spesh BG shoes instead (which were lovely, but not as stiff). I'd always thought my feet were too wide for Sidis, but have to say that I found the Sidis more comfortable than my Nike Poggios, which are carbon-soled and pretty stiff. This stiffness was particularly noticeable on the Marmotte, so I'm now mulling over buying some Sidis.

    If Chris is considering a pair, despite their expense, then they must be good. I've always been put off on account of having large, wide feet.
  • Coach H
    Coach H Posts: 1,092
    Sidi Genius 5.5 for the Weekend
    Didi Dominator 5 for winter/commuting/touring
    Both in Mega fitting
    Classic Time Racing (with the 2 red straps) over 20 years old but still going strong. Not used so much any more.

    Sidi are good because they just are :D (insoles are a complete waste of time though :( )
    Coach H. (Dont ask me for training advice - 'It's not about the bike')
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Coach H wrote:
    Sidi Genius 5.5 for the Weekend
    Didi Dominator 5 for winter/commuting/touring
    Both in Mega fitting
    Classic Time Racing (with the 2 red straps) over 20 years old but still going strong. Not used so much any more.

    Sidi are good because they just are :D (insoles are a complete waste of time though :( )
    I've still got a pair of those. Bought in 1988, now a bit tatty

    Edit: was wearing them when my avatar photo was taken
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  • Coach H
    Coach H Posts: 1,092
    JonGinge wrote:
    Coach H wrote:
    Sidi Genius 5.5 for the Weekend
    Didi Dominator 5 for winter/commuting/touring
    Both in Mega fitting
    Classic Time Racing (with the 2 red straps) over 20 years old but still going strong. Not used so much any more.

    Sidi are good because they just are :D (insoles are a complete waste of time though :( )
    I've still got a pair of those. Bought in 1988, now a bit tatty

    Edit: was wearing them when my avatar photo was taken

    Yeah, the straps are slowly but surely losing threads and all the vinyl is cracked but still have lasted the test of time (no pun intended). It helps that mine are the grey version rather than the white so they don't show their age quite as much from a distance.
    Coach H. (Dont ask me for training advice - 'It's not about the bike')
  • optimisticbiker
    optimisticbiker Posts: 1,657
    Specialised BG Touring Sport SPD for commuting, really comfy and I can walk about in them..
    Shimano R106 SPD-SL for weekends, noticably stiffer than the Spesh TS, but you can't walk in them!
    Invacare Spectra Plus electric wheelchair, max speed 4mph :cry:

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