Silly topic MTB shoes

[covie]

Good day ladies and gents, bought me and my girl some MTB's and within half a second she has turned on me and became a MTB fanatic.

As you can imagine buying for two can bankrupt someone really quick. Last month it was bikes and basic gear high viz jackets etc etc. This month it wil be pedals and shoes.

 

Now the conundrum, I really dont want to spend R3.5k on shoes at this stage. Anyone know of a decent shoe thats fairly durable and comfy for around 1.5k range? 

 

I will buy the more decent carbon based shoes if things get more serious at this stage i would just like to get all the basics right.

[AndreZA]

go to Sportsman's Warehouse and get a pair of Olympics. About R800. You will wear them untill they fall off your feet.

[Thug]

Have to agree with Para, my second set are about to need replacement.

[VincentBikes]

Have to agree there the Olympic Hurricane III shoes are supercomfy and at R750 a bargain.

[Nancy Drew]

Exustars sell in about the same price range and they're not shabby looking either:

 

[covie]

Thanks for the replies, i did see the olympics at Sportsmans but I wasnt quite sure if they were awfull, they looked decent enough though.

 

so thanks ill give them a try much apprecaited.

[scotty]

Ditto the Olympics, best value for money shoes on the market.

[RodTi]

Ditto Olympics!

[stewie911]

ditto. 3years and going strong

 

 

[RudoJ]

Guys

what about the ones at Mr Price Sport?

MXD Challenger III 4-12

[AndreZA]

Guys

what about the ones at Mr Price Sport?

MXD Challenger III 4-12

 

those look like it's got absolutely no ventilation over the toe box.

[Squier]

Olympics... best value you can find.

[covie]

Yip went with the olympics and have to say not sorry at all, very decent for the price. Or maybe its just cuase i havent tried the expensive shoes so I dont know any better

[Vinnydabutcher]

Olympic is real good value for money - you will have to spend DBL on other brands to get the same comfort & durability.

 

There are better shoes on the market but you`ll pay a lot more to get a little more shoe.

[Nobody]

Olympic on special at sportsmans.

Whatever you do, if you use Crank brother get the shoe shield other wise you will shorten your shoes lives hectically. Also gooi those studs away.

[DMC007]

Have to agree aswell on the Olympic's III.