reccomend me some shoes?

richmcf

Hi!

Can someone reccomend me some budget trainers that will work with these pedals? up until 2 weeks ago i didnt even know 'cycling shoes' exsisted!

Gizmo_

Those look like road-specific pedals, so you'll likely need road-specific cycling shoes for them. I have some old 'mountain bike' cycling shoes that look like (supermarket) trainers and the bit that clips into the pedal is recessed into the tread of the shoe - road shoes don't have (much) tread, they're just there to keep your foot in.

jgsi

No, they are SPD pedals.. not specifically 'road' which are spd-sl when we are talking Shimano.
Go trawl Wiggle for MTB shoes that come in your price bracket.

Bobbinogs

Err, sorry but I also disagree with the post by Gizmo. Those are Shimano A520s and use an MTB (or SPD) cleat as opposed to road shoes which normally use SPD-SL. As such, the shoes that work with them are usually noted as "MTB" but can be used to great effect on road bikes...and you get to walk like a human being at cafes too. I would recommend the Spesh BG range (great stiff soles and all round performance) but my wife has the Tahoe which work OK too (but the soles are not that stiff so they are more of a touring shoe).

richmcf

Thanks for the Info Guys!

Gizmo_

I stand corrected Just looked like my MTB shoes wouldn't fit into them...

richmcf

what shoes do you have gizmo?

Gizmo_

Shimano MT31. If you find a photo of the bottom of the shoe, the cleat is more or less level with the chunky tread on the bottom which makes them quite tricky to engage (or maybe it's just me).

Mad_Malx

If you are on a strict budget, Lidl or Aldi will do SPD fit shoes at some stage in the spring, lots of members here think they are ok (for the money).

Not sure if you already have the pedals or are planning on buying, but note that the pedals (not the shoes) are supplied with the cleats to fit onto your shoes. Buying the cleats alone is almost as much as pedals plus cleats.

I'm pretty sure Gizmo's MT31's will fit - my MT41's do. Anyone tried Shimano RT32 or 82's ? RT=Road touring, a bit less chunky and a lot lighter than the MT range. I think these have replaced RT31 and RT81.

NITR8s

If your lucky enough like me to fit a size 41 shoe, chain reaction are selling the last of the Northwave Vertigo Pros for £45.00 instead of £90.00. I got a pair of these and they are great.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=2469&ModelID=46674

amaferanga

Absolute Cycles on eBay usually have some really good deals on shoes. Depends a lot on your size just how much of a bargain you get (and of course it's only a bargain if the shoes actually fit YOUR feet well).