Best two-bolt-cleat shoes?

MisterMuncher
MisterMuncher Posts: 1,302
edited June 2013 in Commuting chat
As my old Spesh shoes are reaching the end of their life, I'm in the market for some decent shoes. As my bike is currently fitted with SPD pedals that are almost brand new, I'm in no hurry to change over to more roadie pedals unless there's a compelling reason why I should. Currently, I'm trying to build myself up to 150 miles per week, life permitting.

Any suggestions for £100-ish shoes that are comfortable on-bike (not fussed about off-bike/walkability) and SPD compatible most welcome. I don't have particularly wide, narrow or weird feet.

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  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    I've just treated myself to the S-works MTB shoes which work with spds but looks the nuts and feel fantastic. £200 though... but specialised have a pretty wide range of nice MTB shoes. Other than that try and get some Sidi Dominators in the sale?
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  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    My Shimano touring shoes with SPDs are at least a decade old with silly miles logged. Wearing a bit at the heels inside now but still comfortable and feel great on the bike. I'll be getting another pair when they die.
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  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Anyone know what the difference between men's and women's shoes are.
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  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Width perhaps?
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  • raymondo60
    raymondo60 Posts: 735
    Been wearing Specialized Sonomas for years - excellent SPD shoe and not that expensive...
    Raymondo

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  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    unixnerd wrote:
    Width perhaps?
    It might be size actually. I was thinking more along the lines of physical difference like width as you mentioned. But then I remembered the difference between men's and women's trainers, other than women's come in yucky colours is that women's start at smaller sizes. So its probably the same for cycling shoes.
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    suzyb wrote:
    Anyone know what the difference between men's and women's shoes are.
    Men's shoes:
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    Women's shoes:
    high-heel-trainers-1b.jpg

    Spot the difference.
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  • MisterMuncher
    MisterMuncher Posts: 1,302
    I am intrigued by the SIDI option. If I'm a 44 in Shimano/Specialized, what crazy number am I in SIDI-land? Bike-Discount have dominators for about £105 after exchange, and I hate showrooming in the LBS.
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    MisterMuncher wrote:
    I am intrigued by the SIDI option. If I'm a 44 in Shimano/Specialized, what crazy number am I in SIDI-land? Bike-Discount have dominators for about £105 after exchange, and I hate showrooming in the LBS.
    The thing you need to know about Sidi is that there are two widths. The standard width are pretty narrow, but there's also a "Mega" version of each size which is quite a bit wider. My 45 Mega Dominators are a pretty similar fit to my 45 Specialized S-Works road shoes.
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  • team47b
    team47b Posts: 6,425
    suzyb wrote:
    Anyone know what the difference between men's and women's shoes are.

    Apparently the toe 'box' is smaller (height wise) on women's shoes.
    my isetta is a 300cc bike

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