What sort of shoes for cyclocross?
rodgers73
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i'm looking to buy some MTB shoes that I can use with my ordinary hybrid, but also have decent enough grip for doing cyclocross. Do I want a super stiff sole or a more flexible one given that I'd be running a bit?
I'm not spending more than £70 on them as I'm still not 100% I'll be doing cyclocross come this winter, but still want to get the right type of shoe just in case.
Thanks
I'm not spending more than £70 on them as I'm still not 100% I'll be doing cyclocross come this winter, but still want to get the right type of shoe just in case.
Thanks
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I got a budget pair of Specialized MTB shoes and have found them brilliant. They have the usual aggressive molded rubber sole but its worth finding some with studs - ideally removable - for when it gets slippy.
In all honesty I've never found myself in a cross race thinking my sole is too stiff or flexible but have often found myself slipping and sliding all over the place trying to keep upright on a wet muddy slopeYour Past is Not Your Potential...0 -
IME the running in CX racing is usually short and steep because its the stuff you can't ride up. When it's slippy, it's more a waddle with splayed feet than a run! I would worry more about shoe fit than grip TBH - as you'll spend 95% of the time pedalling, then go for the lightest, stiffest shoes. Having a very aggressive sole can be a disadvantage as they can pack with mud and weigh a tonne!Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0