Spec me some cycling shoes

Egon

Egon

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OK, for those that have followed my coast to coast thread I've been recommend by a family member who used to be a keen cyclist to get some shoes, he can lend me his pedals.

Since I've had to buy almost everything from scratch I'm trying to keep the costs down a bit so was hoping the £30-£40 mark would still get me something reasonable... or is this too optimistic?

So quite simply, are these any good for £35?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-r065-spd-sl-road-shoes/

Or can you recommend any better?

Thanks :)
 
I looked at the dhb ones and I'm not adverse to getting them as I quite like their jerseys but I prefer the look of the shimano tbh. They also had them in my local halfords (for almost twice the price) and they fit ok, so at least I know I'm good on that side of things.
 
Egon said:
I looked at the dhb ones and I'm not adverse to getting them as I quite like their jerseys but I prefer the look of the shimano tbh. They also had them in my local halfords (for almost twice the price) and they fit ok, so at least I know I'm good on that side of things.
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That's fair enough, aesthetics are subjective.:D

Either will be of decent quality and do the job. I've got Shimano shoes myself for commuting. They've taken a beating and been used in all weather but are still going strong.
 
I've bought cycling shoes before online and regretted not trying them out, I know you've probably thought of this already, but if you can definitely try before buy. My shimano's were too narrow for my feet.
 
FrenchTart said:
Are your peddles definitely SPD-SLs?

Also keep in mind that you'll need to buy cleats to go with the shoes.
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Yes, checked that with my Brother in law already and I've got cleats on my list too.

Those dhb shoes are actually really well reviewed... hmm.
 
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Actually, I may have the wrong end of the stick here. He has pointed me to "Look Keo" cleats, which on research suggest a different type of pedal. Have I got the wrong shoes here then? Or do I just need the right cleat?
 
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