New MTB Shoe Recommendations?

[luckycat]

I was a Sidi guy, and clipless guy for years. Tried flats and 5 10s as kind of a fluke, haven't looked back, have them on all my mountain bikes now.

[scoobydrew]

Thanks everyone. I've narrowed my search down to a few shoes.

Regarding carbon soled shoes, will there be any issues using Time ATAC cleats on them? These cleats, when fully tightened down, create an indent to prevent unwanted movement.

[Benneke]

Originally Posted by scoobydrew

Thanks everyone. I've narrowed my search down to a few shoes.

Regarding carbon soled shoes, will there be any issues using Time ATAC cleats on them? These cleats, when fully tightened down, create an indent to prevent unwanted movement.

I would suggest using some kind of sole protector that goes in between the cleat and the sole. There are a few varieties out there, crank brothers are the best I've used.

https://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brother.../dp/B014Q1LJDK

[dgauthier]

Originally Posted by bluesea

(...) Guess its only me but the narrowness of the last easily makes them ankle breakers. (..)

Are you aware of the Sidi "Mega" versions of their shoes that are extra wide?

[nickrenfro]

https://www.westernbikeworks.com/pro...FUKUfgodxfkPFA

I'm a really big fan of these guys. I've been riding them for about two years now and they've worn pretty nicely. I can't say that I'm an expert on MTB shoes as these are only my second pair, but they feel better and more durable than my previous SIDIs.

[Ronsonic]

I've been very happy with the comfort and durability of my Giro Privateers. Going to try to wear these out.

[Benneke]

Originally Posted by Ronsonic

I've been very happy with the comfort and durability of my Giro Privateers. Going to try to wear these out.

How are yours holding up? I had a pair of the original Privateers from ~2012 and wore out the fabric on the inside of the shoes a little quicker than I would have liked. I was happy with their comfort and performance though, I'd give them another shot as I'm sure they've updated their materials since then.

[Mr. Squirrel]

you will like these, they are not nuts.

nuk nuk nuk!

mr. squirrel

[NHAero]

Has anyone tried the Diadora X Vortex Pro shoes that Fogrider linked to earlier in this thread? I've just ordered two pair from Chain Reaction in adjacent sizes. Like the dual Boa design, but don't know how they fit.

[Ronsonic]

Originally Posted by Benneke

How are yours holding up? I had a pair of the original Privateers from ~2012 and wore out the fabric on the inside of the shoes a little quicker than I would have liked. I was happy with their comfort and performance though, I'd give them another shot as I'm sure they've updated their materials since then.

I've got only about a hundred rides on these, but no signs of wear.

[Gummee]

I'm a big fan of Lake shoes.

I have the CX-specific version from last year that I'll ride gravel on then race em in the fall.

M

[jruhlen1980]

I had some Shimano MTB shoes that are pretty comfortable, but the upper tore after just a couple months of routine use. Shimano eventually replaced them on a warranty claim, but they made the warranty process WAY more of a hassle than it needed to be.

To wit:

I sent them the defective shoes. They sent me a replacement. But they sent me the wrong size.

When I contacted them about the wrong size, they insisted at that point that I go through my LBS. My LBS does not sell or deal with Shimano shoes and was not super eager to deal with the warranty claim, although they did because I know the staff.

I eventually got a replacement pair of shoes that have held up well, but they whole warranty process annoyed me. What difference does it make if I fill out the warranty claim form versus the LBS doing it? What if I lived in an area without access to an LBS that would be willing to deal with it? Etc.

I also find this somewhat ironic and inconsistent given Shimano's overall "let's screw the LBS as hard as possible" business practices.

[John H.]

I had a pair of the road version for a while-
Weird fit and not for me.
They were high volume but not at all wide. Made for someone with a high instep.

Originally Posted by NHAero

Has anyone tried the Diadora X Vortex Pro shoes that Fogrider linked to earlier in this thread? I've just ordered two pair from Chain Reaction in adjacent sizes. Like the dual Boa design, but don't know how they fit.