You also want to consider the kind of riding you'll do. I originally bought mtn shoes for my road bike because I liked the recessed cleat and I figured I'd be doing some touring where I'd want to be able to walk in my shoes.
When my biking style changed to longer rides, I noticed that I was getting hot spots in the middle of my foot after about 35 miles or so. I switched to road shoes (and a different cleat...look-style) and I haven't had a problem since.
My mtn shoes and cleats got moved to the mtn bike!
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08-02-2006, 01:17 PM #1
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08-03-2006, 12:14 AM #2
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hmm... this is really confusing for me...
GLC - so you're saying that if I'm going to do any distance I should get road shoes instead of mtn shoes? I had just decided to get mtn shoes so I could walk in them - but I'm not cycling for speed and decided that I was more interested in endurance type activities - so road shoes would be better??
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08-03-2006, 06:22 PM #3
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I have decided for distance (rides over 30 miles) I like my road shoes better, stiffer and tighter, my feet just feel better in them - I'll put up with the mess at the rest stops.
Originally Posted by Bicyclette
But I must say I love how much easier the mtn bike shoes clip in and out and for walking - they will be my shoe of choice when I am in town (and did I mention I got the mtn bike shoes for 10 bucks on clearance - normally $99 - only pair left from last season and they just happened to be my size
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