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Can anyone please recommend me some SPD compatible bike shoes that suit my tiny budget? I've got some old shimano ones I've worn to death. I mainly do traily stuff. The important thing is that they need to be good without a cleat fitted too; I only wear an SPD on my right leg, my left leg I use a flat pedal.
My budget is Church Mouse during a bad patch. I'm a size 46 if that makes any difference at all. Thanks in advance.
Find someone who only wears an spd on their left leg.
Excuse the comment above I don't think he knows the situation entirely.
I reckon second hand might be the way to go.
Have you tried putting a Wanted ad up on the Classifieds bud?
Despite being skint I don't know that I quite want to go second hand, but I appreciate the suggestion. And no offence taken, I've never taken my situation too seriously. (Right leg amputee, through knee)
You'll be fine on here then mate! 😉
Other option is the shoes that Aldi get in for their cycling "events". By all accounts they get pretty good reviews. They are usually about £25 I think. They have them in quite regularly.
Something like these?
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/100-mountain-bike-shoes-black-id_8386858.html
Basic SPD trainer, you can leave the cleat off of the left shoe...
I've got an earlier pair of btwin SPD trainers a bit like these and the cleat cutout came covered, requiring a knife to remove it (IIRC).
If you're close to a decathlon I'd go and have a look...
^^
Nice find, good price too.👍
That's some great leads, many thanks. Exactly the sort of thing I was looking for.
Cheers, Jon
I found these on the Sportsdirect website for £30...
https://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-tour-100-low-mens-cycling-shoes-144093?colcode=14409305
What size feet do you have? I have some skate style spd shoes that would work without cleats as well in a size 8 that are too small for me that you could have for pennies
What size feet do you have?
46 is roughly UK 11 I think
Something like the Specialized Cadets that a few of us bought from Rutland before Xmas for £15 would do the trick outside chilly periods, the SPD cleat mount needs a blade to cut the seal to expose the cleat pontoons.
I've a pair of brand spanking new scott skate style spds in the garage i bought on offer for when my then shoes failed, think they were £28 delivered.
I've just bought a set of 5 tens as i forgot all about the scott ones so I'd be happy to part with them [scott ones] at cost if that works. I'd need to check sizing when i get home though as I'm variously a 45/46.
Drop me your email by pm if interested and I'll get photos/sizes etc when home.
Ive had some dreadful looking "camo" dhb SPD shoes, which seem well made and are comfy. Think they are circa £35 at wiggle.
Just don't look down.
My cycling shirt and padded shorts are MuddyFox, bought at Sports Direct. I fall off a lot so something cheap and disposable works for me!
I've bought a pair of the BTwin shoes suggested from Decathalon; even with new cleats it came in under £35 but over £30 so I got free shipping.
Thanks for all the advice, I'll let you know how they go. I've got high hopes.
Thank you,
Jon
Glad you are sorted mate! 👍
It would appear so, everyone was very helpful.
So to report back, the BTwin SPD trainers I bought were really cracking value. They didn't come in a box (few pennies saved I guess) but they were a good fit, good solid sole but still flexible to walk in (popping home from the trail I popped into the supermarket still covered in mud and crud and forgot I was wearing them even with a cleat fitted).
So all in all a great suggestion, thanks to all who helped.