What do I look for in a MTB shoe?

[Spud]

Spud' date=' Sash is a labrador x ridgeback with a touch of kangaroo in the mix somewhere... she ate up the wooden frame of my old wendy house....

[/quote'] Almost sounds a bit like the Staffie that Dirty Twin had............ dismantled his brick doghouse in one afternoon, not sure if he used cement though.

[Spud]

Nathrix......... Looks like a great shoe. Any idea of cost? I dont think I can justify much over 1k Rondts.

[Spinnekop]

http://www.diamantdmt.com/diamant/catalogo/CapiPers_dmt.nsf/WebVArtLinea/A034A6EDA079D730C12574C0004A3100?opendocument

 

 

 

http://www.diamantdmt.com/DMT/Immagini/COLLEZIONE2009/big/XRID-WHTE-A.jpg

Spinnekop2008-11-17 06:03:13

[Putty]

yep' date=' DMT is a brand. but honestly as HR says, Olympics are great. the only reason i have the (pricey in comparison) DMT's was that they were an emergency purchase one sunday morning... because my mutt ate my one Olympic... and NO shoe on this planet is Sasha-proof (NOTHING is Sasha-proof)[/quote']

 

Hey slowpoke, bought a pair of these MTB shoes recently purely cause I got the road shoes and after 20 years of cycling, they are the most comfortable shoes. Ridden, Sidi, Time and Shimano...Oh and Gaerne's......sorry and Alpine Star's in the old days. Really great shoes. check out www.comobike.com

[Spud]

I can second the Spez MTB shoe' date=' best mtb shoe I have ever worn, (others were shimano and adidas)[/quote'] Ever used the Olympics?

[Putty]

http://www.diamantdmt.com/diamant/catalogo/CapiPers_dmt.nsf/WebVArtLinea/A034A6EDA079D730C12574C0004A3100?opendocument

 

 

 

http://www.diamantdmt.com/DMT/Immagini/COLLEZIONE2009/big/XRID-WHTE-A.jpg

 

Those are the 2009 model. Great shoe

[Spud]

http://www.diamantdmt.com/diamant/catalogo/CapiPers_dmt.nsf/WebVArtLinea/A034A6EDA079D730C12574C0004A3100?opendocument

 

 

 

http://www.diamantdmt.com/DMT/Immagini/COLLEZIONE2009/big/XRID-WHTE-A.jpg

Geez! awesome looking show Spinnie. will check the site out in a mo.

[Putty]

Not sure what to look for in a shoe (besides my foot' date=' which is in my mouth). The type of riding I do is generally sissy girl stuff that isnt too technical and can consist of plenty of walking. I enjoy the endurance stuff and plan on doing a few more TransB's still. My Sportmans Worehouse Olympics are stuffed.......had then since I started riding almost two years ago. All advice, slagging and jokes will be welcome but would also appreciate any technical info on how one actually selects the right shoe. [/quote']

 

One more thing spud, your MTB shoes are never going to last as long as your road shoes so just take that into consideration when forking out the cash. If you all flush no worries, if you are remember in a year or two you going to be looking pretty soon again dpending on how much you ride and what conditions.

[dirtrider]

Awesome ?? You not seriaaas ! It is white !!

[nathrix]

 

 

 

 

A 12c worth pointer - What to look for in a MTB shoe:

1. Comfort

2. Price

3. Durabilaty

4. Ease of getting your feet in

5. Straps, ease of use when securing the straps

7. Breathability

8. Weight

9. The 'look' (this should not be your nr 1. choice )

10. Difficulty level of getting the mud off after being used

11. Colour (Dark colour )

and of course 12. The creepy crawlies

nathrix2008-11-17 06:20:51

[Marius]

Get a Dark colour.

Get the Mtb shoes without the ratchet thingy on the top, straps works better and don't clog up.

Comfort 1st priority.

 

[wackwack]

My 10c worth.

When i start mtb'ing i got hard soled shoes. They look lekker fancy when riding but walking over rocks stuff & walking in general - they ***. The studs hurt my feet after walking a bit & they slip on rocks.

I recently got a lekker pair of Adidas on special for like 500 ZAR Ronds.

They look just like takkies. Flipping comfy, nice to walk in & super to ride in. You can even wear them to the shops & any non cyclist would not know the difference.

 

So i have both & the softer takkie type shoe is the SHIZ NIZZ aka "the business"

 

[wackwack]

[Marius]

I don't have any experience with soft sole shoes but logic tells me it might create a hotspot over longer distances or not so?? any1 experience this?

[Tumbleweed]

My 10c worth.

When i start mtb'ing i got hard soled shoes. They look lekker fancy when riding but walking over rocks stuff & walking in general - they ***. The studs hurt my feet after walking a bit & they slip on rocks.

I recently got a lekker pair of Adidas on special for like 500 ZAR Ronds.

They look just like takkies. Flipping comfy' date=' nice to walk in & super to ride in. You can even wear them to the shops & any non cyclist would not know the difference.

 

So i have both & the softer takkie type shoe is the SHIZ NIZZ aka "the business"

 

[/quote']

 

that's a good price for those shoesbut i would worry about laces in wetter races.

holy roller2008-11-17 06:25:15

[dirtrider]

Yip it will not do for longer races .