Here's the deal. I am going to buy new shoes tomorrow. I primarily do offroading, so I am looking for a shoe that I can easily walk in.
I have VP 133 pedals right now on my bike.
Anyways, point being.... I need to buy some shoes and was wondering if anyone could throw me some recommendations:
1. I need them to be easily walkable 2. I need to be able to get out easily! 3. I need them to be able to attach to VP 133 pedals 4. I have about $100 + tax MAX to spend (because being in University makes you poor)
Anyone have shoes that they LOVE? and could recommend? Throw me some links or extra information. Anything would help in making this decision easier on my brain!
Here's the deal. I am going to buy new shoes tomorrow. I primarily do offroading, so I am looking for a shoe that I can easily walk in.
I have VP 133 pedals right now on my bike.
Anyways, point being.... I need to buy some shoes and was wondering if anyone could throw me some recommendations:
1. I need them to be easily walkable 2. I need to be able to get out easily! 3. I need them to be able to attach to VP 133 pedals 4. I have about $100 + tax MAX to spend (because being in University makes you poor)
Anyone have shoes that they LOVE? and could recommend?
Throw me some links or extra information. Anything would help in making this decision easier on my brain!
I am not sure what you mean about "able to get out easily" do you mean out of the shoes or cleat to pedal release? Not sure about VP 133 pedal interface either. However, I have had many good comments on Shimano's shoes. Take a look at URL: http://bike.shimano.com/Footwear_Pedals/footwear/index.asp You really need to try them on and walk in them to know what will work and meet your needs. If you can take your bicycle with and find a time to shop when the staff can assist in the process you will likely get better results. SH-M038 is a very good value. SH-FN01 is a great shoe for some, but others just don't like the look and feel.
It's probably too late (you said tomorrow last week), but the Specialized Rockhopper shoes are fantastic. I and my wife both had Shimano M038s and we both disliked them; I switched to Specialized Rockhoppers and am thrilled! She hasn't been riding lately but she'll probably switch to Lake or the like.
I wear my Rockhoppers 4-5 days / week, and commute in them often. They have plenty of tread for light hiking and certainly for trail riding, and my feet feel great in them after 10 hours.
I haven't tried them with VP 133 pedals, but I do know that they work great with Time ATAC (my current fav), Shimano M545, and a cheap dual purpose pedal I picked up when I first went clipless. If the Nashbar pedal is like that one (cage on one side, SPD clip on the other), you'll have no problems.
