Midrange vs Expensive shoes

[Zorro5614]

Hi guys

 

Just a quick question regarding shoes and the effect they have on your cycling.  I am currently riding midrange shoes (R1800-R2000), Giro Savix (Road) and Giro Cylinder (MTB).  These shoes are very comfortable and there is now issues riding longer distances

 

Will one be able to feel a difference going to R4000+ shoes with very stiff carbon soles?  Are these soles going to make a noticeable difference to power transfer?  Will one notice stronger pedaling on a Spez shoe for carbon sole with a 13 rating on their index? 

 

Both my current shoes have Nylon injected soles 

[Pure Savage]

I can feel the difference on the road between carbon and Nylon injected soles, I am not sure how much it affects the power though. 

 

Go for which ever are comfortable. 

 

I picked up some great carbon sole shoes on the bikehub for the price of cheap shoes.

[Butterbean]

Yeah carbon soles are a big difference, as well as how the shoe holds its shape. Last little thing is the closure system, cheaper shoes normally just have velcro, but ratchets or boa dials are far superior and allow quicj adjustment as your foot changes over a ride.

[pista]

On the road the carbon shoes are stiffer and more comfortable but on mtb i cant feel the difference.

[Zorro5614]

Yes will definitely be going for the BOA closure system.  So seems a stiffer sole will be better for road cycling and maybe gravel riding?

[Hamstring]

I say go cheaper and THFU and upgrade or buy a new bike.    

[Zorro5614]

I say go cheaper and THFU and upgrade or buy a new bike.    

Think the bike is too good for my kit

 

2019 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/tcr-advanced-pro-1-disc

[dewaldsss]

I use my old Giro shoes on the gravel grinder but missing my Shimano carbon S-phyres.

The minimal flex from the carbon just feels better especially out of the saddle when climbing.

They not easy/comfy to walk in...

As mentioned above, the closing system also makes a big difference.

The BOA dials just makes the shoe "hug" around the shape of your feet much better that velcro.

Best bet, try them on before you buy

[Hamstring]

Think the bike is too good for my kit

 

2019 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 Disc

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/tcr-advanced-pro-1-disc

 

Nice bike   then you have to bling and go Lake Custom shoes. RRRRRRRSSS lots of them

[Bub Marley]

Yeah carbon soles are a big difference, as well as how the shoe holds its shape. Last little thing is the closure system, cheaper shoes normally just have velcro, but ratchets or boa dials are far superior and allow quicj adjustment as your foot changes over a ride.

Let’s not forget about laces as well. I have a set with boa’s which I love but I always just seem to go back to my laces pair. And they look better for me that is.

[LuckyLuke]

For road shoes carbon soles are great, nice and stiff, for mountainbike the "plastic" soles are much more comfy, specially if you have to walk some gradients, the carbon soles gives me knee pain on the rough mountainbike trials, too many direct hits on the knees. I have weak knees

[Zorro5614]

Let’s not forget about laces as well. I have a set with boa’s which I love but I always just seem to go back to my laces pair. And they look better for me that is.

Will definitely be between BOA and laces

 

All the nice lace options seem to be Giro, but I also like the BOA options from Shimano and Specialized

[Spinnekop]

Let’s not forget about laces as well. I have a set with boa’s which I love but I always just seem to go back to my laces pair. And they look better for me that is.

I might have a bit of a shoe fetish.........little bit..........

 

Your more expensive shoes tend to be lighter and less "bulky" ie. on the top and cushioning.  

As with flex......as mentioned, a little bit difference can be felt on the road.

 

Maybe have a better look at the closure systems rather than the sole.  Love my boas and love the laces (both Giro)

[IceCreamMan]

what level of cyclist are you?

[EmptyB]

Gotta be comfortable!! I has S Works MTB shoes and they just didn't work for me...never got comfortable.

 

"Down graded" to the Spez Expert XC shoe. Couldn't feel any difference in putting down power but they were a hell of a lot more comfortable.

[jdwet1980]

Nothing beats comfort.