mark ellis Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Looking at getting some new mtb shoes end of month, just interested to see what others are riding, got a pair of Shimano's cheapies that have been great but getting a bit old now. Have been looking at Sidi and Spez, looking to spend around R3000
Noneking Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Got a bargain from CWC online on SIDI's - give them a try!
GTRacing Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Sidi sound cool. been riding spez. simple and easy.
mark ellis Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 The new s- works is awesome. the white ones are awesome, top of my list at the moment
Wyatt Earp Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 the white ones are awesome, top of my list at the momentIf you need a price just pm. me
capoyeti Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 How 'seriously' must one consider a softer shoe (that you can hike in for Epic) vs a conventional hard soled MTB shoe. I mean, do I need to go and buy new shoes that are more grippy on the rocks, with a more flexible sole - the ones I currently ride in are like glass on the rocks - slippery!
Bman Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 interesting topic, also been riding with some old northwave mtb shoes and looking to get a pair at the end of this month! like the look of sidi's far more though what size in 44, 45, 46 is a uk 10 by the way? Does it vary with diff make shoes? Shimano, sidi, spez?
CAAD4 Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Yes it differs vastly. Always try before you buy.
FowlStArt Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Have a look at some louis garneau's, they are awesome and quite well priced
AndreZA Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Just like a saddle and helmet, fit is much more important then price (and colour). I've got extremely narrow feet and the expensive euro brands don't fit me. The cheaper Shimano, Louis Garneu and Northwave shoes fits me better.
Tumbleweed Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Have a look at some louis garneau's, they are awesome and quite well priced I agree. The Mavic shoes are good too, if a bit pricey. I was upset when they stopped making the adidas shoes, though…still have a pair in decent nick.
Ultimate Power Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Hi have had two pairs of spez. and are now looking at sidi's as both the spez. has torn and my road sidi's are just awesome! I know the mtb shoes take a lot more strain than road shoes, but two pairs with the one torn at the toe and the other pair the top strap(ratchet) torn off so that it can not be repaired. Besides these two issues, the spez. is awesome shoes please don't get me wrong! I think its just now time to try something new... My 2c!!
Eldron Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 I've been riding Shimanos for some years now and am really happy - they suit me foot shape well. THEN! Shimano brought out the custom fit system. Holy bejeebers they're good. Once they've been moulded to your foot it's like wearing your favourite pair of slippers. If Shimanos work for you then seriousy consider the custom shoes - they are the dogs bollocks.
FowlStArt Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Sidi are probably the best option if you are looking at spending extra, you can replace parts on them, the tread on the bottom, the ratchets and the ratchet strap. . . . o and you can get snazy toe guards for the dragons if you find urself kicking the toe alot. so my 2c, have a look at Louis garneau and Sidi and decide for yourself.  Eldron, have a look at the new LG T-Flex 300, they are custom moldable and can be repetitively molded by conventional household means Edited January 6, 2011 by FowlStArt
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