mountain bike shoe recommendations

[Maye]

I use Frogs on the road and also use Mavic Scorpio shoes (2011). Awesome combination on the road and the lugs on the sole are rubber - not hard plastic (though quite firm). My old Bontrager mtb shoes would slip when I went to stop on pavement these do not do that, and no hot foot issues, at least for me.

Thanks for adding the info about the lugs. And also, they are cute shoes!

[Catrin]

Thanks for adding the info about the lugs. And also, they are cute shoes!

Yes they are I just wish they weren't white, but I don't buy them for the color.

[Artista]

I've never experienced any benefit from lugged soles. I'm much more sure-footed with sticky-bottom shoes.

[pll]

Just a thought: maybe it's not the shoe. I would try some insoles before going to different shoes. Specialized sells some, I use eSoles.

[moondoggie]

thanks ladies! i was looking at the mavic, giro and shimanos. Correct, inserts may be of help as well....pll could you tell me which one you use?

[roguedog]

Agree w/ pll. Check for other soles and maybe cleat placement. Have you had a fitter take a look at your cleats?

That said if you still are on the mtb path..I really like my specialized divas and pros. The pros have carbon. Nice wide toe box for me. Not sure how your feet are. People love sidis but they didn't fit me quite right.

Good luck

[pll]

thanks ladies! i was looking at the mavic, giro and shimanos. Correct, inserts may be of help as well....pll could you tell me which one you use?

I use eSoles - a bit more expensive, but you can play with the level of support and they seem lighter, more breathable, to me than the Specialized (which I have in another pair of shoes).

[Anelia]

The most comfortable shoes I've ever tried are SIDIs. But they are very expensive. If you don't have this issue, go for SIDIs.
I have Five tens for platforms. they are on sale now here and I should say that they are very comfortable for walking too and also they stick to the pedal very firmly.
For clipless I ride something like these Diadoras but even if they are exacly my number, I feel them too small. I am ok for shorter rides but I could not afford to be in them longer than 2-3 hours. Especially in hot weather when my feet bloat.