MTB shoe ideas?

[brussel]

OK so I race cross country and marathon rides - I try to not walk unless it is a proper hike a bike. I like a nice stiff shoe and my current Olympics are a bit floppy and I need something a little better.

 

 

 

I see there are some pretty nice shoes on CRC with good discounts too (I have a mate going over next week who can bring them back)

 

 

 

I cannot justify spending several thousand on Sidi shoes as pretty as they are. So what are you riding with and what do you recommend?brussel2009-06-18 03:44:03

[AndreZA]

They say Sidi's soles are not very stiff at all. they do it for comfort reasons.

 

 

 

Look at Louis Garneu or Specialized.

[brussel]

The issue I have with my current ones is that they bend and put some uncomfortable pressure on the arch of my foot. If they bend to accommodate walking that would be great...ie bend only for walking but stiff in the opposite direction for riding.

 

 

 

Speaking of sidi being soft I looked at the mavic shoes - very pretty but a VERY soft sole.

 

 

 

Where do I look in cape town...Willie Engelbrecht has a good selection but holy cow they are pricey brussel2009-06-18 03:52:19

[The expat cyclist]

I am amazed at the selection of MTB shoes here in Germany. On the hunt for a new pair myself.

 

http://shopping.radsport-aktiv.de/bekleidunguebersicht_1012.htm

 

Yes, I know it is in German!!! BUT 95 SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM!!!

[Matchstix]

I like my northwaves

If can find a pair of the old iguana has a Ti plate that makes them nice and stiff. what size shoe do you wear?

 

[brussel]

Matchstix a 42

[Red Zone]

Spez BG, go for the best model you can afford, super comfortable and pretty stiff.

[Matchstix]

http://xoomgear.com/manufacturer/Northwave/shoes/0/Northwave_Iguana/532/

 

Have a pair of these at my LBS for R849 excl postage

 

[jagwil]

Shimano.

[brussel]

Matchstix who is your LBS?

 

What colour are they in? that green makes me...um...a little green

[Matchstix]

Cycle and sports centre in George

I have the green ones they have the green ones,

You can always try leather die?

Its a good shoe for the price one of the few shoes that doesnt have a hard plastic grip on the sole more of a rubber.

 

[turtlek]

if louis garneu have your size go for the LG carbon T flex just enough flex in the toe area to aid walking but stiff carbon plate on the pedalling area to make your riding as comfy as a road shoe!!

[brussel]

I must say Matchstix for the amount of walking I do hard plastic is not too bad. I do like the idea of the rubber round the edges of the shoe though...means the uppers are protected.

 

 

 

Turtlek: those look good, I saw them at a LBS...nice price too though R2500!

[turtlek]

I must say Matchstix for the amount of walking I do hard plastic is not too bad. I do like the idea of the rubber round the edges of the shoe though...means the uppers are protected.

 

 

 

Turtlek: those look good' date=' I saw them at a LBS...nice price too though R2500![/quote']

 

 

 

they might be R2500 but they are by far the best shoes i have ever ridden if i could wear them on the road i would

[Matchstix]

sweet looking shoes these

 

[bored girl]

I must say Matchstix for the amount of walking I do hard plastic is not too bad. I do like the idea of the rubber round the edges of the shoe though...means the uppers are protected.

 

 

 

Turtlek: those look good' date=' I saw them at a LBS...nice price too though R2500![/quote']

 

 

 

they might be R2500 but they are by far the best shoes i have ever ridden if i could wear them on the road i would

 

 

 

And what's stopping you exactly?