Mtb Shoes

[LukeV-2]

Best Place to buy mtb shoes? Racing quality.

 

Online or at the LBS?

 

Chain Reaction? Buycycle?

 

Got a connection in the US. Any good online stores delivering in america?

[gummibear]

Buy shoes from Lbs,at least you know they fit well then.Import duties on shoes are high.

[LukeV-2]

ja i have bought the last couple pairs there. just felt i was getting ripped off.

[Belhammel]

LBS. Get a proper fitting pair which won't cause blisters.

[gummibear]

If you are 100% sure of sizing then order and save.

 

On R1500 shoes you might save R300.

[LukeV-2]

What i was thinking of doing is finding a few options on the net, and then going to the lbs and trying them on, then ordering the ones i fancied.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

just beware the 40% import duty on shoes/clothing - before VAT is levied.

[LukeV-2]

^^^^

 

That is such a kick in the nuts!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

makes perfect business sense though... buy local for shoes. with something like that, you can't really order from a catalogue due to the sizing issues, unless you have tried on the exact same pair.

[Tubeless]

What i was thinking of doing is finding a few options on the net, and then going to the lbs and trying them on, then ordering the ones i fancied.

 

I will be pissed off if I was the shop owner.

 

And dont come afterwords and tell me I was more expensive. If your intention was to buy from overseas, then stay out of my shop.

 

Its like stealing in a way.

[Lukep]

Sizing in the same brand is mostly the same for example

I wear shimano shoes

My road shoes are a 47

My MTB shoes are a 47

I have just ordered a new pair of MTB shoes online and they are a 47, same manufactuer differnt models same sizining and with the custom fit tech on the shimano shoes you are guarenteed a good fit.

[AndreZA]

Sizing in the same brand is mostly the same for example

I wear shimano shoes

My road shoes are a 47

My MTB shoes are a 47

I have just ordered a new pair of MTB shoes online and they are a 47, same manufactuer differnt models same sizining and with the custom fit tech on the shimano shoes you are guarenteed a good fit.

 

I wanted the MTB version of my Shimano road shoes and I had to go 2 sizes up. I refuse to wear a size 46 shoe (like women not wearing big sizes) and bought the correct size in another brand.

[Lukep]

Well I hope I dont have the same issue,

[LukeV-2]

well in business its every man for themself. if i can get them vheaper in the usa or uk im gonna do it! doesnt matter how pissed off the shop owner gets, he rips me off anyway every time i take my bike for a service.