New shoe suggestion...
 

  You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more

New shoe suggestions

7 Posts
7 Users
1 Reactions
59 Views
 BigM
Posts: 103
Free Member
Topic starter
 

So, we've just spent the last 4 days cycling down the Danube, I'm on flat pedals and wearing my original Spesh 2FO's, they a bit past it but they're light, stiff and dry easily. I have big feet so my grippy shoes that I wear on the mountain bike just flex too much for my liking, especially doing 100km plus every day.
I'm looking for something new for touring purposes. I've resisted going to SPD as I like the simplicity of a flat pedal.
Can anyone recommend anything?

Cheers.


 
Posted : 07/06/2023 11:21 am
 vww
Posts: 227
Free Member
 

Saw this earlier today: Giro Tracker


 
Posted : 07/06/2023 3:04 pm
Posts: 5153
Free Member
 

Five ten Trailcross?


 
Posted : 07/06/2023 4:44 pm
 IHN
Posts: 19694
Full Member
 

For road/touring stuff, there's no reason not to go SPD (MTB style, not roadie style) as you get all the pedalling stiffness you want for cycling 100km efficiently, and they're also perfectly fine for wandering around the cafe/pub/beer garden in when you stop en-route.


 
Posted : 07/06/2023 4:49 pm
fasthaggis reacted
Posts: 3296
Full Member
 

I’ve just switched to SPD after resisting and it’s a very good decision - foot discomfort eliminated.

Bought some cliplite Specialized 2FO on a half price deal which are excellent and then bought some Lake MX238s which are even better - carbon soles.


 
Posted : 07/06/2023 9:06 pm
 BigM
Posts: 103
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll take a look at those Giro's, might order some to try on.


 
Posted : 08/06/2023 5:37 am
Posts: 1093
Free Member
 

Fiveten “Impact Sam Hill” have all the grip, stiffness and water resistance you need.
Good for those who are wide of foot also.


 
Posted : 08/06/2023 8:22 am
Posts: 33980
Full Member
 

Evans at kings X had shimano GR7s for £20 on sale

theyre a great shoe and I really like the ankle sock bit for keeping debris out


 
Posted : 08/06/2023 10:14 am

6 DAYS LEFT
We are currently at 95% of our target!