Cycling shoes query

hi - just ordered a road bike, have a mountain bike already.
Need to get clipless pedals (have never used them before).

on the road bike I'd say that I'd be generally doing rides with mates, maybe going up to a sportif eventually.

as I have already have an mtb (which I coudl use spd pedals on) and because I'd like to be able to walk around a bit what would be the opinion on getting mtb shoes like these?


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-m065-mtb-spd-shoes-2015/rp-prod127708

with mtb spd pedals for the bike. these shoes seem a bit stiffer than usual for mtb shoes.

or should I get road specific shoes like these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-r065-road-spd-shoes-2015/rp-prod127714

with spd sl pedals?

weight difference is about 150g in the shoes and obviously on the pedals also (~100g)

I've read that mtb shoes can be uncomfortable over long distances..?

aFlabbyPanda

I've never had issues with my SPDs but being tempted by all the stories of better power , more comfort etc with SPD-SLs I switched a month ago and it was nothing but pain.

I found the cleat too wide and even when using Look Keo pedals & cleats I found them impossible to walk anywhere in.

So I've just switched back and if you happy with SPDs then just stick with them would be my advice.

07Lapierre

The_Sub wrote: »

I've never had issues with my SPDs but being tempted by all the stories of better power , more comfort etc with SPD-SLs I switched a month ago and it was nothing but pain.

I found the cleat too wide and even when using Look Keo pedals & cleats I found them impossible to walk anywhere in.

So I've just switched back and if you happy with SPDs then just stick with them would be my advice.

That's you problem right there...there cycling shoes. If you have to do any walking, SPD's are the shoes for you. But Real cyclists don't walk anywhere!

aFlabbyPanda

I nearly fell on my arse getting out of the kitchen with the Looks on me. That being said the SPD-SL actually hurt, and despite 2 sessions with a bike fitter there was just no getting on with them.

rollingscone

Nothing wrong with SPDs over distance.

You can always get a carbon soled MTB shoe if you find your feet are flexing on 100km+ spins.

I find my carbon soled road shoes more comfortable than my non carbon pair on longer rides but it's a nice to have, completed centuries in fibreglass road and mtb shoes with no major issues.

listermint

I have the Look Keo, they are very comfortable, easy to get in and out of .


But dont bother thinking of walking in them. They would be fine for a walk across a carpark or out the front door. but not for walk to anywhere of length.

cdaly_

SPD pedals and shoes. I'm currently using these Shimano A530s which give a bit of a platform for better stability along with the recessed cleat of an spd shoe.

cdaly_

cdaly_ wrote: »

SPD pedals and shoes. I'm currently using these Shimano A530s which give a bit of a platform for better stability along with the recessed cleat of an spd shoe.

thanks I saw these - would these work ok on my mtb bike also (is being one-sided a bit no no for mtb)

07Lapierre

The_Sub wrote: »

I nearly fell on my arse getting out of the kitchen with the Looks on me. That being said the SPD-SL actually hurt, and despite 2 sessions with a bike fitter there was just no getting on with them.

Just a thought..some Look cleats have small rubber pads on them which do give much better grip. AFAIR, the cleats that come with LOOK pedals don't have these pads and yes, they are Lethal if you try to walk on them, especially if the floor is tiled!

in short.. DONT buy LOOK cleats unless they have the Rubber pads on them.

heres a link: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/look-keo-grip-cleats/rp-prod23668

secman

I use the look cleats , the ones with the little grip strip.... but I also use a set of cleat covers which just pop on and off easily. These are to save the cleats from damage when walking as opposed to aide your walking. ..... I have a long gravel driveway so the cleat covers are a must. Other than that .......no walking.

sprite0

A friend of mine recently bought these.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/be/en/shimano-rt82-spd-road-shoes-2015/rp-prod69969

They have the recessed SPD cleat and are very easy to walk in. They look very much like a SPD-SL road shoe and he uses them with Shimano A520 road pedals.

He also has a MTB with SPD pedals so preferred to stick with same system.

cdaly_

glasso wrote: »

thanks I saw these - would these work ok on my mtb bike also (is being one-sided a bit no no for mtb)

At a guess I'd say not.

cdaly_

cdaly_ wrote: »

At a guess I'd say not.

why not - aside from not having the clip-in on both sides?