finding shoes, and pedals. little help required

fguihen

Im sick of the clips on my pedals, almost falling at traffic lights, and taking ages to get my foot back in when the light goes green.
To this end, I want to get a set of clipless pedals and shoes to go with them.

I want a pair of shoes/runners that i can walk around in as per normal, that look moderately regular, but also clip to the pedals. I know that i need touring shoes but this is where my expertise ends. So, my questions are:

what are your recommendations for pedals and shoes to go with them?

when the clips wear, can they be replaced or do you need new shoes?



My budget is the lower end of 100 euros, and i have an average racing/road bike.

Thanks all.

ednwireland

shimano spds (the mtb ones)
i have these on the commuter
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759

shoes go to a shop and try some loads out there

yes cleats are replaceable

furiousox

+1 for the pedals, and these shoes work for me.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sonoma-shoes-ec010934?query=specialized%20shoe

cdaly_

And there are about 5 types of shoe under GBP50 here. I'm using these ones.

DualFrontDiscs

cdaly_ wrote: »

I'm using these ones.

I have the same shoes. The least waterproof shoes I've owned. Not that they claim to be waterproof, but it's as if the shoes wet themselves with fear if they even hear mention of water.*

I'm thinking about the MT60's, does anyone have any experience?

DFD**

*I may be exaggerating.

**DryFeetDesired.

ipodrocker

furiousox wrote: »

+1 for the pedals, and these shoes work for me.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sonoma-shoes-ec010934?query=specialized%20shoe

it says UK delivery only did you get them elsewhere?

2 Wheels Good

Got a pair of Shimano MT41s off Cyclesuperstore last year. (Couldn't find them just looking now) No complaints so far. They're good enough and manageable to walk in. There's no real flex in them though to walk too far.

Gavin

DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

I'm thinking about the MT60's, does anyone have any experience?

DFD**

*I may be exaggerating.

**DryFeetDesired.

If you want waterproof, the Shimano MW80s are the business. Also I've heard good things about the Lake MX140

fguihen

Thanks for the advice folks. Il be calling out to cycle superstore next week and trying on a pair of Shimano MT60's:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_MT60_MTB_Cycling_Shoes/5360040188/

to go with the M520 pedals:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3759

sure they are not the lightest pedal, but at my level a few grams wont make a whole lot of difference. Waterproof is a consideration, hence the MT60's over some of the other lighter shoes.

Let you know how it goes.

Highway_To_Hell

On my commuter I use these simano M324 SPD pedals and Shimano MT41 ATB shoes works out well as I also use the bike when out and about with the kids and can wear non cyclin shoes.

Like DFD's shoes these are atrocious in wet weather and take an age to dry out. In the wet I have been using my decent waterproof overshoes but have ended up destroying them as they are made for road shoes. I need to investigate an overshow that will work with these shoes.

cdaly_

I haven't found them taking ages to dry but you can see that much of the upper is an open mesh. They don't claim to be waterproof at all.

DualFrontDiscs

cdaly_ wrote: »

I haven't found them taking ages to dry but you can see that much of the upper is an open mesh. They don't claim to be waterproof at all.

Agreed, they don't claim to be waterproof and for really wet weather, or if it looks like it will be raining for a prolonged period of time, I'll get out my overshoes, or consider other footwear in the first place.

However, it's nice to have shoes that can 'survive' cycling through a puddle, walking on wet grass, pushing through a 'summer' shower that you know will only last a few minutes.

These shoes won't keep you dry during the period that you get off your bike to put on your overshoes. I'm sure they're great for lots of conditions, just not ones involving water.

DFD*

*DemonstratingFunctionalDetriments