Help Attaching Cleats to my New Shoes!

[Juliegoddess]

Hi Everyone!

It's been so long since I posted! I feel like a schmuck. But I know whenever I need help with something, you ladies have been so awesome!

My cycling shoes finally fell apart, and I got new ones. Trouble is, I can't figure out how the heck to get my SPD cleats onto these shoes. Do I need to cut away the rubber that is over the holes? Here's a photo. I'm really stumped:

Here's the link, in case the photo doesn't show up:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kqcqhedr49zjspb/IMAG0691.jpg

I'd appreciate any help at all....thank you in advance!

~JulieGoddess

[Wahine]

It looks like the rubber panel where the cleat goes should pull out and you'll be able to attach the cleat underneath.

[Juliegoddess]

Thanks! Yes, I think I have to remove that rubber part; will have to cut it out somehow. I also noticed on the inside of the shoe, there's a removable metal plate with holes. I think I'm going to take them to my LBS and pay them to do it!

[Wahine]

The removable metal plate with holes is what you will screw the new cleat into. It's not really that hard to do it yourself, but I understand being hesitant about it!