Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share Hi All, Please help out, I need to buy new MTB shoes as the ones I have were cheapies and only lasted 6months... I am on a budget so I am looking to spend between R500,00 and R1000,00. Please could you help out with shoes within that price range as well as shops I should try calling. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider2 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Shimano M087. 2 years and 6,000kms on and they are as good as new. Stiff and comfortable. You must try on a few brands and see what fits you well before you buy. http://www.cyclemadness.co.za/product_info.php?products_id=319 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted October 11, 2012 Share Hi All, Please help out, I need to buy new MTB shoes as the ones I have were cheapies and only lasted 6months... I am on a budget so I am looking to spend between R500,00 and R1000,00. Please could you help out with shoes within that price range as well as shops I should try calling. ThanksCajees, Princess Crossing, had quite a selection when I bought some last year. Are you lucky enough to never have to get off the bike and push or do you do some 'foot' work as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted October 11, 2012 Share +1 for the Shimano shoes.Also heard great things about the Scott shoes. Check The Sports Basement and Solomons. Great range at excellent prices. Nofearnofun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber88 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Specialized MTB Comp. A bit above your price range, but very good value for money. Nofearnofun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share Shimano M087. 2 years and 6,000kms on and they are as good as new. Stiff and comfortable. You must try on a few brands and see what fits you well before you buy. http://www.cyclemadn...products_id=319 The ones I have are MrPrice shoes as I wasnt sure if I was going to get back into riding or fade out again so I didnt want to spend more than the R399 then haha... but 6months (just over 1000km) later the metal loop for the top strap has pulled through the "leather" so it is time to buy some decent entry level shoes if those two words dont clash.. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share Cajees, Princess Crossing, had quite a selection when I bought some last year. Are you lucky enough to never have to get off the bike and push or do you do some 'foot' work as well? The occasional dabbing, not much walking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Booysen Posted October 11, 2012 Share What about SIDI Sierra @ R899.00? What about SIDI Dominator @ R1599.00? DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 11, 2012 Share What about SIDI Sierra @ R899.00? Like slippers but sole wears down fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share I am not familiar with this fastening system. any good? looks cool. Upper: Full grain leather and mesh with a molded, vented heel counter. Outsole: Lake Race 100% Carbon Fiber Sole with Mountain Race X real rubber sole with Mudstuds. Closure: Heel Mounted Push/Pull BOA lacing system with powerzone in the forefoot. Edited October 11, 2012 by Nofearnofun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx18 Posted October 11, 2012 Share You must try on a few brands and see what fits you well before you buy. http://www.cyclemadn...products_id=319 Can't agree more. European brands tend to be narrower than the equivalent size US offering...somthing about the "last" they use.Just know that my frogfeet don't go into a Sidi...comfy in a Spez. Both being great shoes of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share What about SIDI Sierra @ R899.00? What about SIDI Dominator @ R1599.00? Sierra looks awesome. Im guessing the reason for my current shoes breaking (besides for being from MrPrice) might have something to do with the amount of water they have been used in... Im thinking staying away from the velcro strap shoes might be a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted October 11, 2012 Share my olympics lasted me for years and years.plenty good for walking uphills as well.bought pair of Pro Bike's last month.no complaints as yet.the overriding factor should be fit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx18 Posted October 11, 2012 Share ....have something to do with the amount of water they have been used in... Im thinking staying away from the velcro strap shoes might be a good idea?Treat your shoes with Nikwax (available from Cape Union Mart/sport stores) to protect them against water damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nofearnofun Posted October 11, 2012 Share Can't agree more. European brands tend to be narrower than the equivalent size US offering...somthing about the "last" they use.Just know that my frogfeet don't go into a Sidi...comfy in a Spez. Both being great shoes of course.... I have a bit of a wide foot as well, was keen on SIDI. will try some but wont get my hopes up for a comfy fit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Booysen Posted October 11, 2012 Share Can't agree more. European brands tend to be narrower than the equivalent size US offering...somthing about the "last" they use.Just know that my frogfeet don't go into a Sidi...comfy in a Spez. Both being great shoes of course.... SIDI do manufacture a 3mm wider shoe on certain ranges however, the most important aspect of a shoe should always be comfort. Edited October 11, 2012 by Malachi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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