SPD shoes with recessed cleats

jjsh
jjsh Posts: 142
edited June 2016 in Road buying advice
I'm looking for a pair of SPD compatible shoes, that are lighter and feel a bit less 'clunky' than my Shimano MTB ones, but that still have a recessed cleat if that's at all possible. I've seen the Shimano road SPD ones, but they look like the cleat protrudes out the bottom like SPD-SL ones do. I don't really care about the make, as long as they are of decent quality. Cost wise, I was hoping to spend less than £80. Oh, and if they aren't Shimano, how they size up compared to a Shimano / Specialized 44 would be useful. Any ideas?

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  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    edited June 2016
    Most MTB shoes will have recessed cleats - just go to Wiggle or Evans or whichever and look at MTB shoes, there are dozens of them.

    There are 27 styles for Shimano alone at Evans: https://www.evanscycles.com/clothing/sh ... discipline

    You can get fairly 'sleek' MTB shoes these days - my Diadora MTB shoes are basically the same as road shoes but with built-up edges on the soles, thus making the cleat recessed. Mine are a little like this (although an older model) http://www.backcountry.com/diadora-x-vo ... bike-shoes

    ...or what about these beauties! https://www.evanscycles.com/sidi-domina ... e-EV268322
  • cq20
    cq20 Posts: 207
    Have a look at Shimano RT 82 SPDs.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    +2 to that. Shimano touring shoes. Look like road shoes but have a recessed SPD cleat like MTB shoes but without the massive chunky tread. They come in standard and wide fitting too.

    I have an old (10 years plus) pair of Nike touring shoes that are similar.
  • jjsh
    jjsh Posts: 142
    Cheers folks, both those Shimano RT shoes look spot on, with the added bonus I know what size I'll be. Thanks again.
  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    I have had a pair of these for years, and despite getting a lighter (and more expensive) pair of Diadora Vortex, always find myself coming back to them - especially in the Spring/Autumn as they are less ventilated and therefore a bit warmer. They look very similar to the Shimano RT32, so I suspect would be a very similar shoe.

    http://www.rutlandcycling.com/108916/pr ... black.aspx

    I have always found them extremely comfortable, and of course far easier to walk in than shoes with protruding cleats.
  • jimmocrates
    jimmocrates Posts: 131
    I've had a couple of pairs of Specialized shoes for use with SPDs. They've both been really comfortable. The ones I own have been replaced with these: https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized ... e-EV195669
    The reviews still look good though
  • tangerineowl
    tangerineowl Posts: 101
    Mavic have a couple of models, you can see on their website.
    One with a ratchet and velco, the other with velcro.

    You may still be able to find the previous iterations ie Cyclotour and Cyclotour Sport, for cheaper.

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