new shoes?

clarkey cat
clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
edited July 2012 in Commuting chat
I currently have the shimano sport MTB shoes which I use for commuting and weekends. They are about 2 years old.

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I'm tempted to get some shiny stuff jobbies for weekend riding (but still use SPD pedals). Is it a worthwhile thing to do? Will I feel a difference? If so - any suggestions?

I'm just hoping buying new shoes will satisfy the monkey on my back that keeps whispering 'new bike new bike new bike' in my ear.
Dolan Mythos

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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    edited July 2012
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I'm just hoping buying new shoes will satisfy the monkey on my back that keeps whispering 'new bike new bike new bike' in my ear.
    Yeah, I'm sure the monkey wont start whispering "Nice shoes, wouldn't it be good to have a new bike to match..." :roll:

    Btw, my new Condor Tempo is very nice :twisted:
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    specialized bg pro are very stiff and very bling!

    Unfortunately my feet didn't get along with the lip shape and had to sell up :(
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I kmow - and the missus has given me leave to buy a new bike provided its a 0% finance deal and I dont spend over £2000. It just feels a bit extravagant! Not until I feel in myself that I've got the guns to match.
    Dolan Mythos
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    specialized bg pro are very stiff and very bling!

    so do you feel like you're getting more power down Pete?
    Dolan Mythos
  • twist83
    twist83 Posts: 761
    Hang on the Purse string holder has given permission to purchase a bike up to £2000 (In reality this is actually £2500 allowance ;)) and you are still here posting.

    I would be dissapointed if we dont see I bought an X bike this weekend ;)
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HjIljJd-o0
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    clarkey cat wrote:
    specialized bg pro are very stiff and very bling!

    so do you feel like you're getting more power down Pete?

    You can sure the feel the difference when you gun it. Pulled the back wheel off the ground kicking for a few lights.

    Do miss them, had to go back to MO77s aka flip flops, no lift when you kick in those, they just bend!
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Hang on the Purse string holder has given permission to purchase a bike up to £2000 (In reality this is actually £2500 allowance ) and you are still here posting.

    I'm worried its a trap. She's very devious. Plays mind tricks.


    Cheers iPete. I'm off to SPLURGE!
    Dolan Mythos
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    A couple of observations from me. I recently splashed out on a pair of Spesh S-Works and SPD-SL pedals. My experiment is somewhat confounded by a trip to the Bike Whisperer AND a better diet, but I'm now going faster than ever. I have to say that the SPD-SLs, in particular, are a "better pedalling platform" (though more of a faff to clip into) but the shoes, with the Boa system and very stiff soles I'm sure contribute to comfort and speed - I just can't tell you how much.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Cheers MRS.

    I have some SPD-SLs in my desk at work but my fixie has the SPDs too so its useful having everything I commute on running on the same pedal.

    When I eventually get around to buying a weekend-best bike I will deck out in top-end pedals.

    As for better diet... this will always be a weak point for me.
    Dolan Mythos
  • twist83
    twist83 Posts: 761
    Pull the trigger now worry about the consequences later. You will have your new shiny to admire and sleep with anyway!
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I'm such a pu55y... tried on the S-works shoes, loved them. Wimped out.
    Dolan Mythos
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    clarkey cat wrote:
    I'm such a pu55y... tried on the S-works shoes, loved them. Wimped out.

    Somebody has them on discount (25% off?) at the mo :wink:

    They are very nice.......
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    where does?
    Dolan Mythos
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    clarkey cat wrote:
    where does?

    CycleSurgery
    http://www.cyclesurgery.com/specialized ... duct/23234
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    meanredspider wrote:
    clarkey cat wrote:
    where does?

    CycleSurgery
    http://www.cyclesurgery.com/specialized ... duct/23234

    With just enough left over from £2500 to buy something like this
    http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2510

    Bargain, get on it CC
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Shimano...?


    get that filth off my browser!!! :wink:
    Dolan Mythos
  • KateF
    KateF Posts: 86
    If you're going to go for roadie shoes, Bont Vaypor's are fantastic. Expensive, but I cycled in in my specializeds this morning and they felt like absolute mush!
    Winter bike - Verenti Kilmeston
    Fair weather bike - Ribble Stealth
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,768
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Hang on the Purse string holder has given permission to purchase a bike up to £2000 (In reality this is actually £2500 allowance ) and you are still here posting.

    I'm worried its a trap. She's very devious. Plays mind tricks.
    Mind tricks, who gives a flying fook? You'll have a new bike man!
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    clarkey cat wrote:
    Shimano...?


    get that filth off my browser!!! :wink:

    Fine, with Campag tax...
    http://www.canyon.com/_uk/roadbikes/bike.html?b=2511
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    god that is awesome
    Dolan Mythos
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Sidi Dominator 5 is what I upgraded to recently for the commute. Can't recommend enough - they are fantastic. Got around 30% off at Planet X.
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Cheers Gussio - do you know anything about these?

    http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/SHS ... ling_shoes
    Dolan Mythos
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    I got Dragons which are nice. Insoles on Sidis are rubbish though. What I liked about S-Works, apart from the fit, is that they come in half sizes.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • okgo
    okgo Posts: 4,368
    I have bont vapours now too. Very stiff, and so far more natrual than the s works they replaced. I'm selling them on eBay if you are an 11
    Blog on my first and now second season of proper riding/racing - www.firstseasonracing.com
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    for the time being I've got some new specialised BG insoles which felt good on my ride home.

    I'm only a 10 (44) okgo - would have been ideal!
    Dolan Mythos
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    I've got Nike Poggios, although they're beginning to wear, now. Really nice, but I tried a pair of Sidis last year which were bloomin' lovely, so I'm tempted by those next time round.

    Have to go try them on.

    Bike-wise, there's a tolerance of +15% on the stated price if you apply by analogy the Theory of Saving Money Even Though You've Spent More Because It's A Nice Dress And It Was On Sale.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    we're saving for a house so any purchases need to be considered against that... I'm going to have a chat with Dolan today as their Mythos frameset is on sale at £399. That might be a decent stop gap for the next 12 months before I have the space and funds (and legs to justify, hopefully) for something a bit more special.
    Dolan Mythos
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    cjcp wrote:
    Bike-wise, there's a tolerance of +15% on the stated price if you apply by analogy the Theory of Saving Money Even Though You've Spent More Because It's A Nice Dress And It Was On Sale.
    :lol:
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • pastryboy
    pastryboy Posts: 1,385
    I recommend the Shimano RT32 which take SPD's.

    They look like road shoes but the cleat is recessed - really easy to walk in. So much lighter and stiffer than the (dhb) MTB shoes I had before.

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