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2015-03-17 11:00 AM


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Subject: Need help finding bike shoes
Hi all,

I have been using a pair of SPD (MTB) pedals/shoes last season when I first got into the tri scene. I have since purchased a road bike and was able to use my old MTB pedals on the bike. They are "ok" and do the job, but I think I would like to upgrade to a lighter shoe/pedal combo.


My preference are SPD-SL comptaible shoes. I have looked at Sidi/Bont/Giros. But can't decide which to get.

So here is my criteria:

-Budget - $200 MAX price.

- I don't know which shoes are made for 'tri"s but I don't think I can go "sockless" quite yet so I'll sacrifice my T1 for a bit of comfort.


Thanks in advance!


2015-03-18 5:58 AM
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Subject: RE: Need help finding bike shoes
All brands will fit slightly different, so I wouldn't recommend buying a pair online without having the opportunity to try them on first… You want them snug, but not tight and lose is even worse.

I would visit your LBS and try on a few different brands to find the one that fits you the best. For $200, you can find a good pair.
2015-03-18 10:40 AM
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Thanks for the tip, I agree a LBS would be better than just buying a random shoe online.

2015-03-22 10:36 AM
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Once you find a brand you like for fit, I like to shop Sun & Ski. They run some decent sales that get down into my price point.
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