Suggestions for Touring style Road shoes pls

lemonenema

I prefer to use SPD cleats on my road bike so looking for some lightweight shoes with recess, sub £100. Ive currently got Shimano RT32 which are getting to the end of their life.
Any suggestions welcomed

keef66

Spesh do a 2 bolt road looking shoe with recessed cleats:

https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized ... e-EV285780

Any good?

keef66

Shimano RT5 look to be their current offering

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shi ... 55248?mx=a

lemonenema

Ill look in to the specialized ones thanks
Id looked at the RT5 before but there doesnt seem to be any ventillation!
Any more for any more?

lakesluddite

keef66 wrote:

Spesh do a 2 bolt road looking shoe with recessed cleats:

https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized ... e-EV285780

Any good?

I have these (on road bikes), same upper just a bit chunkier sole, and they are great, very comfy for my feet at least.

https://www.evanscycles.com/specialized ... e-EV285768

I hadn't realised there was a more 'svelte' version - these just might be my next pair!

hairy_boy

I'm currently using Scott Tour shoes - mine are black and red from I think 2016 or something. Good shoes and are proving very hard wearing. Decent ventilation also and 2 hole SPD only cleat configuration.

This is the 2018 version:
https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott ... 18-p315563

ricky_h-2

The giro cylinder and privateer shoes are worth a look. Although marketed as off road shoes, I have no complaints after switching from Shimano rt32's to the cylinders as my commuting shoes over the last year

ayjaycee

I'm with you on the preference for SPDs and am currently wearing either Shimano RT82 or Giro Republic LX both of which I find very comfy and good to use over distance. The latter are particularly good because you can replace the 'walking pads' on the soles if you ever need to. IMHO, the reflective silver finish on the Giros that I have also looks very cool.

lemonenema

The Giro Cylinders look pretty good, and a decent weight too considering the chunkier sole
I think the Scott Tour ones might by my choice though
Much appreciated peoples!

arthur_scrimshaw

Ricky h wrote:

The giro cylinder and privateer shoes are worth a look. Although marketed as off road shoes, I have no complaints after switching from Shimano rt32's to the cylinders as my commuting shoes over the last year

I've bought a pair of the Privateers for touring use, be aware of the sizing though - in Specialized, Fizik and Sidi I'm a 45, for Shimano I always go for 46 but I had to go to 47 for the Giros as they are very narrow.

rdt

I've also got a pair of Giro Privateers - that I use solely as a road shoe - and am very happy with them.

As noted, be aware they are quite slim-fitting, which suits me fine.

exlaser

+1 for RT82

timbo_tim

+1 again for RT82-a pair of NOS came up on eBay in size 43 for £40 posted, considering getting as a spare for when the current ones bite the dust

mrb123

Another vote for the RT82s if you can track down a pair in your size.

ugo.santalucia

Shimano XC 50 look the dogs... in black with orange laces they are stylish enough to wear in the pub

The RT82 are a good call, but less pub friendly

paulbnix

timbo_tim wrote:

+1 again for RT82-a pair of NOS came up on eBay in size 43 for £40 posted, considering getting as a spare for when the current ones bite the dust

Sorry but I've been looking for a replacement size 43 RT82's - these are now mine

handful

I currently have RT82s and have been happy with them but will certainly consider these https://www.vanillabikes.com/products/pearl-izumi-race-road-v5-shoes?variant=12671091441758&dfw_tracker=977-12671091441758&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIib6Boofk3wIVRrDtCh25fghuEAQYASABEgKUE_D_BwE as my next pair.

paulbnix

handful wrote:

I currently have RT82s and have been happy with them but will certainly consider these https://www.vanillabikes.com/products/pearl-izumi-race-road-v5-shoes?variant=12671091441758&dfw_tracker=977-12671091441758&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIib6Boofk3wIVRrDtCh25fghuEAQYASABEgKUE_D_BwE as my next pair.

There are a lot of shoes that have both 2 and 3 bolt compatibility.
The problem with them that I can see is that you will have a metal lump under your foot without the rubber raised sections at the side that spd shoes have.

lemonenema

Yes, no I won't consider those!

bmxboy10

Just get some Sidi Eagles!

keef66

paulbnix wrote:

handful wrote:

I currently have RT82s and have been happy with them but will certainly consider these https://www.vanillabikes.com/products/pearl-izumi-race-road-v5-shoes?variant=12671091441758&dfw_tracker=977-12671091441758&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIib6Boofk3wIVRrDtCh25fghuEAQYASABEgKUE_D_BwE as my next pair.

There are a lot of shoes that have both 2 and 3 bolt compatibility.
The problem with them that I can see is that you will have a metal lump under your foot without the rubber raised sections at the side that spd shoes have.

Yep, my son has some cheapish Spiuk shoes which take 2 and 3 bolt cleats. He's got SPD cleats on them and they look harder to walk in than SPD-SLs. Worst of both worlds I think.