Any recommendations on a good pair of SPDs?

ramblingjon
ramblingjon Posts: 34
edited August 2012 in MTB buying advice
I’m after a pair of new SPDs as I’ve ridden my trusty Specialized BG comps into the ground. Would consider the same again but fancy a change... if another pair fit the bill.

I’m after something ‘trail’ orientated – so robust and hardy over light and flashy! I ride standard Shimano XT SPD pedals – so obviously they’d need to be compatible with them.

Any ideas? Suggestions?

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  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    I use Mavic SPD shoes and they are the comfiest I've ever had, used to use Shimano shoes but never felt fully comfy. So their range is well worth a look. Guess its a bit like helmets/saddles it will be down to personal preference. What sort of price are you looking at?
    If you like specialised there is the new Specialised Rime shoe, from reviews they seem good!
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    I don't understand what you are asking?

    You have some SPDs but are asking about buying some?

    It's the cleat that needs to be compatable. Buy any current Shimano mtb SPD and they will work with each other. SH-51s
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    I believe he is asking about SPD shoes....

    As said ramblinjon it is the cleats that need to be compatible, so i think any MTB shoe will be able to take a shimano cleat.
  • ramblingjon
    ramblingjon Posts: 34
    So to be clear, I have some SPDs that are knackered and I need to get some new ones. I mentioned the pedals because of the fact that they don’t have a platform and I thought that might influence which shoes people would recommend…

    Welsh – looking to spend about £80. Def like the look of the Mavic range – which are the pair that you have?
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Ive got some like these (different colour) and they are great: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=69962

    Tough with lots of protection, but also nice and airy.
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Just to clarify, SPDs are (clipless) pedals - not shoes. What you want are SPD compatible shoes.

    I've always found shimano shoes to be fine.
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    I've been using a pair of Specialized Tahoe for the last two season...still going strong. Useless at keeping water out though if you're a UK rider
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    passout wrote:
    Just to clarify, SPDs are (clipless) pedals - not shoes. What you want are SPD compatible shoes.

    I've always found shimano shoes to be fine.

    Technically, SPDs are any shoes or pedals manufactured by Shimano that require cleats. People just call the pedals SPDs, but really they are SPD Pedals..... but thats being a pedant.... ;)
    A Flock of Birds
    + some other bikes.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    benpinnick wrote:
    passout wrote:
    Just to clarify, SPDs are (clipless) pedals - not shoes. What you want are SPD compatible shoes.

    I've always found shimano shoes to be fine.

    Technically, SPDs are any shoes or pedals manufactured by Shimano that require cleats. People just call the pedals SPDs, but really they are SPD Pedals..... but thats being a pedant.... ;)

    Shimano Pedaling Dynamics is actually a system with compatible shoes/cleats and pedals :)
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Specialized for my money.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    njee20 wrote:
    Specialized for my money.

    +1
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Something that fits your feet is what I recommend. Pop down to your local shop(s) and try some on.

    Shoe fitting can be a very personal thing, no point people recommending shoe "X" with its awesome features or value for money if it doesn't fit you.
  • welsh_14
    welsh_14 Posts: 259
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=72368
    These are the ones i wear. But as stated by others depends on your feet! Try a few different ones on would be my suggestion.

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