[Gear] Tri bike shoes

Kurt_Godel

I've been using entry-level Lake Tri bike shoes for a couple of years now- no tongue and one big strap for quick transitions. Happy so far in my ignorance, but the heel is starting to soften so time for another purchase. What do others use- is there much bang for buck in shelling out for pricier shoes?

RJM85

Kurt_Godel wrote: »

I've been using entry-level Lake Tri bike shoes for a couple of years now- no tongue and one big strap for quick transitions. Happy so far in my ignorance, but the heel is starting to soften so time for another purchase. What do others use- is there much bang for buck in shelling out for pricier shoes?

I use the s-works tri shoes. I like them and find them comfortable. I can't honestly say that 'oh, the power transfer is noticeably better' or anything. I like having nice shoes that look nice.

mossym

i have these ones kurt.

http://www.wiggle.com/spiuk-sector-triathlon-shoes-1/

relatively cheap. but they seem to have the features of the pricier shoes. heel loops. a notch on the strap to hold it open(which i only found in the last couple of weeks).

like you i'm toying with the idea of a new pair. these are 4 years old now. i like the look of the loius garneau ones
http://www.louisgarneau.com/in-en/product/826938/1487224/Triathlon_Shoes/TRI-400_SHOES

BTH

I have a a pair of specialized trivent expert. Not as costly as the s-works but very happy with them and they'll do me for years to come. have them 5 seasons now but I only use them racing (I have 5 pair of bike shoes )

tunney

I got a pair of spesh MTB shoes when I got into tri in 2003. Once I realised that the shop sold me the wrong shoe I got another pair of spesh shoes. The original MTB shoe lasted until 2012 being worn daily commuting. I got another pair. Still wear them.

The other spesh shoes have done me since and still wear them for road cycling and IMs . I bought a trivent in 2005/2006 and it is still going. I also got a present of another pair of sworx shoes in 2010, they are still in the box as never needed.

Spesh shoes are expensive but they last.

sconhome

Louis Garneau are the only ones that fit my feet (width) I've had several pairs of them and at one stage tried NW but didn't work out for me. Not sure who is carrying them now, I did get a pair in B2R.

sconhome

These are likely to be my next bike shoes:

http://www.louisgarneau.com/in-en/product/826934/1487217/Cycling_Shoes/T-FLEX_2LS_SHOES

68 lost souls

AKW wrote: »

Louis Garneau are the only ones that fit my feet (width) I've had several pairs of them and at one stage tried NW but didn't work out for me. Not sure who is carrying them now, I did get a pair in B2R.

Wide or narrow fitting? I have quite wide feet and currently using a cheap pair of DHB. Was considering upgrading as my feet appear to have shrunk slightly and now I find them too big after 2 years of wearing them. For for example I was fit in AK ballymount a few weeks ago and walked out with a pair of Brooks Ghost 7.

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

I have the s works road shoe, they are the best shoe i have ever used, and they look cool which is what it's all about. Some say they give you a free 50w.

B Morrissey

I would try before you buy. Specialised are too narrow for me. I have a wide foot and northwave suit me better - I have northwave tribute tri shoes that I like - less ventilated than some but I prefer it that way. I think shimano are also a wider fit

pgibbo

Spesh were too narrow for me but Shimano and Spiuk are wider fitting.

I tried LG too but IIRC they were a lot more expensive so I went with Shimano over them at the time for road shoes. I use Spiuk as a tri shoe.

joey100

And just to give you some more choice, I use Mavic tri and bike shoes. Love them, have used Shimano in the past and much prefer the Mavics. I would recommend trying the shoe on first though, I had a pair of the sworks trivents, bought online but just couldn't get them to fit comfortably.

unichall

I've had Shimano TR60 for about 4 years now and still going strong. They have all the features of the high end Tri shoes, they fit nice, feel very stiff in the sole. Can't recommend them highly enough

sconhome

68 lost souls wrote: »

Wide or narrow fitting? I have quite wide feet and currently using a cheap pair of DHB. Was considering upgrading as my feet appear to have shrunk slightly and now I find them too big after 2 years of wearing them. For for example I was fit in AK ballymount a few weeks ago and walked out with a pair of Brooks Ghost 7.

I've a wide foot across the toes. All other bike shoes pinch the tendon at the base of the little toe and get very uncomfortable after a while.

peter kern

In case that you have more bike shoes it pays to look at the stack shoes have (if you are picky about 1-2 mm change of saddle height

pgibbo

Has anyone tried Bont? They came recommended and apparently have good deals available at the moment.

mossym

pgibbo wrote: »

Has anyone tried Bont? They came recommended and apparently have good deals available at the moment.

i see you got the same advice from the same source i did:)

peter kern

pgibbo wrote: »

Has anyone tried Bont? They came recommended and apparently have good deals available at the moment.

good brand I think every tri shoe should copy the rubber cap they have for the front of their shoe.
their sizing chart is a bit off though. ( many people complain about that)

Kurt_Godel

peter kern wrote: »

good brand I think every tri shoe should copy the rubber cap they have for the front of their shoe.
their sizing chart is a bit off though. ( many people complain about that)

I went for the Bont Riot TR, ordered online and found their sizing chart worked well. Used them twice, once turbo, once racing. Nice and light, fit well after the oven mould, felt comfy, and most important they were on/off easier than previous shoes. There is a notch on the pull strap which holds it in place, and that works very well.

Kurt_Godel

Kurt_Godel wrote: »

I went for the Bont Riot TR, ordered online and found their sizing chart worked well. Used them twice, once turbo, once racing. Nice and light, fit well after the oven mould, felt comfy, and most important they were on/off easier than previous shoes. There is a notch on the pull strap which holds it in place, and that works very well.

Having worn these for a few races now- they are a f*cking pain to get on during races, I've tried a few different positions now and just cannot get the foot in quickly without a lot of tugging and pulling.

viperlogic

I use the DHB ones, think they were about €40. The strap is a bit long so I glued an extra piece of velcro to the shoe to stop it rubbing off the cranks