What sort of shoes for cyclocross?

rodgers73

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

bigpikle

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 slope

ddraver

Ones that fit are paramount although for 'cross, ones that takes Toe studs are invaluable, n'er I say vital! Other than that, as stiff as you can get them...

Monty Dog

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!