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SPD shoe conversion kit - UK

bold seagullbold seagull Posts: 145
edited October 2015 in MTB beginners
Does anyone know of a UK outlet for an SPD shoe conversion kit where you can convert an ordinary pair of shoes into SPD's? I know there is a US product that does it, can't see anything available in the UK though?

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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    It would be a daft idea, the cleats would be exposed and walking on them hard, also you will have the foot a long way above the pedal, just get cheap SPD shoes such as Aldi/Lidl or Decathlon sell or you can get in the various sales.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • bold seagullbold seagull Posts: 145
    edited October 2015
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732009#p19732009]The Rookie[/url] wrote:
    It would be a daft idea, the cleats would be exposed and walking on them hard, also you will have the foot a long way above the pedal, just get cheap SPD shoes such as Aldi/Lidl or Decathlon sell or you can get in the various sales.

    It's for my 10 yr old son who has small feet. He doesn't really need them but I have spare pedals & he's been pestering me. Was going to do it to an old pair of trainers that are on the verge of the bin. Not really seen anything his size to be honest.

    This is the US version: http://road.cc/content/news/76979-turn-your-favourite-shoes-clipless-pedal-cycling-shoes
  • cooldadcooldad Posts: 32,599
    Still looks like a terrible idea. Cycling shoes are stiff for a reason.

    And it's pedals. Pedals.

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  • bold seagullbold seagull Posts: 145
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732114#p19732114]cooldad[/url] wrote:
    Still looks like a terrible idea. Cycling shoes are stiff for a reason.

    And it's pedals. Pedals.

    Pikeys peddle.

    Don't know what you are talking about. :roll: 8) :oops:
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    Awefull, compare the depth frm sole of foot to cleat to proper shoes, that rolling action will have a crippling effect on the ankles, those screws wouldn't hold in all soles (Vibram for example) and would probably rip out, the kit is about 50% dearer than a pair of shoes as well.

    Stop being a tightwad and buy some shoes from a pedlar, though you may have missed out, Decathlon had some for £13 recently but not now, so you may have to look for bargains.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • bold seagullbold seagull Posts: 145
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732144#p19732144]The Rookie[/url] wrote:
    Awefull, compare the depth frm sole of foot to cleat to proper shoes, that rolling action will have a crippling effect on the ankles, those screws wouldn't hold in all soles (Vibram for example) and would probably rip out, the kit is about 50% dearer than a pair of shoes as well.

    Stop being a tightwad and buy some shoes from a pedlar, though you may have missed out, Decathlon had some for £13 recently but not now, so you may have to look for bargains.

    £13... :shock: :D

    I'll keep a look out, I'm not sure he even needs them, but he's getting really keen both road, and off road so I'm tempted to indulge him a bit I suppose.
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    Get some used ones perhaps?
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • sniper68sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Muddy Fox(Sports Direct) do Road and MTB shoes starting from size 3. £18.99-£20
    http://www.sportsdirect.com/SearchResults?DescriptionFilter=kids%20cycling%20shoes
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