shimano shoes

David said:

I am about to order a pair of shoes for my shimano pedals online.

Unless you've tried those exact shoes before, that's asking for trouble!

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I
read somewhere it is best to order a size larger than you wear with
shimano - is that correct ?

Read above.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

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Unless you've tried those exact shoes before, that's asking for trouble!

yes, I think you are right, will go to my local dealer and buy the first
pair.

I bought a new giant xtc 3 and I love it- putting a pear of shimano pedals
on it soon (I have them but obviously need the shoes).

David

David said:

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Unless you've tried those exact shoes before, that's asking for
trouble!

yes, I think you are right, will go to my local dealer and buy the
first pair.

I bought a new giant xtc 3 and I love it- putting a pear of shimano
pedals on it soon (I have them but obviously need the shoes).

Great bike/frame! Clipless on the trail is definitely the way to go.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training

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I bought a new giant xtc 3 and I love it- putting a pear of shimano
pedals on it soon (I have them but obviously need the shoes).

Great bike/frame! Clipless on the trail is definitely the way to go.

thanks, I bought the shimano pedals today, just need to get the shoes. I
take it when it says SPD I do not need anything else - the shoe with clip
directly to the pedal. Some of the descriptions I have seen mention a cleat
?

David

the cleat should come with the pedal's. If you got them second hand, then
you can get replacement cleats from your LBS when you buy the shoes.
couldn't hurt to bring the pedals and bike with you to make sure you get the
right cleats. Have the LBS put the pedals on the bike for you as well as
mount the cleats. If there a good LBS they'll also give a clipless
orientation lesson. before you go out on the trail you should practice
clipping in and out on a grassy field. You don't want to get on the trail
and realize that you have no idea how to disengage from the pedal.

Jason
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I bought a new giant xtc 3 and I love it- putting a pear of shimano
pedals on it soon (I have them but obviously need the shoes).

Great bike/frame! Clipless on the trail is definitely the way to go.

thanks, I bought the shimano pedals today, just need to get the shoes. I
take it when it says SPD I do not need anything else - the shoe with clip
directly to the pedal. Some of the descriptions I have seen mention a

cleat

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?

David

On 2005-03-22, slartibartfast penned:

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the cleat should come with the pedal's. If you got them second hand, then
you can get replacement cleats from your LBS when you buy the shoes.
couldn't hurt to bring the pedals and bike with you to make sure you get the
right cleats. Have the LBS put the pedals on the bike for you as well as
mount the cleats. If there a good LBS they'll also give a clipless
orientation lesson. before you go out on the trail you should practice
clipping in and out on a grassy field. You don't want to get on the trail
and realize that you have no idea how to disengage from the pedal.

It may be worth noticing that Shimano actually has more than one type of
cleat, but only ships one type with its pedals. You can buy the others
separately. They make cleats that release more easily than the normal ones.

I don't recall all the details, but the "other" cleats have made clipless
riding a lot easier for me.

--
monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
-- Mark Twain

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It may be worth noticing that Shimano actually has more than one type of
cleat, but only ships one type with its pedals. You can buy the others
separately. They make cleats that release more easily than the normal
ones.

thanks I will check the box the pedals came in - they must be there.

David

You mean SH-51/52 (single-release) vs. SH-55 (multi-release)
cleats? I have the SH-55's on my MTB shoes, and SH-51s
on my roadie.

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On 2005-03-22, slartibartfast penned:

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the cleat should come with the pedal's. If you got them second hand,

then

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you can get replacement cleats from your LBS when you buy the shoes.
couldn't hurt to bring the pedals and bike with you to make sure you get

the

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right cleats. Have the LBS put the pedals on the bike for you as well as
mount the cleats. If there a good LBS they'll also give a clipless
orientation lesson. before you go out on the trail you should practice
clipping in and out on a grassy field. You don't want to get on the

trail

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and realize that you have no idea how to disengage from the pedal.

It may be worth noticing that Shimano actually has more than one type of
cleat, but only ships one type with its pedals. You can buy the others
separately. They make cleats that release more easily than the normal

ones.

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I don't recall all the details, but the "other" cleats have made clipless
riding a lot easier for me.

--
monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
-- Mark Twain

On 2005-03-22, Zilla penned:

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You mean SH-51/52 (single-release) vs. SH-55 (multi-release) cleats? I have
the SH-55's on my MTB shoes, and SH-51s on my roadie.

Er, yeah, that sounds familiar. Although there are some other numbers
floating around out there, too, that I've seen. Sorry; my brain's a bit
scattered today.

--
monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
-- Mark Twain

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It may be worth noticing that Shimano actually has more than one type of
cleat, but only ships one type with its pedals. You can buy the others
separately. They make cleats that release more easily than the normal
ones.

thanks I will check the box the pedals came in - they must be there.

David

I used to have shimano shoes, now have Pearl Izumis - awesome shoes and
cheaper. Bought new shimano clips to go on the shoes.

Just my 2c.

Steve

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It may be worth noticing that Shimano actually has more than one type of
cleat, but only ships one type with its pedals. You can buy the others
separately. They make cleats that release more easily than the normal
ones.

thanks I will check the box the pedals came in - they must be there.

David

I think (from reading earlier posts you made) that it's worth pointing out
that SPD cleats will bolt onto a multitude of different brand of shoe. Not
just Shimano.

Having said this, I've just ditched my (now worn) specialised shoes for some
shimano M038 shoes. They're good for off road etc and don't look over
"flash"...

AndyC

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I am about to order a pair of shoes for my shimano pedals online. I read
somewhere it is best to order a size larger than you wear with shimano -

is

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that correct ?

David

Generally speaking, yes, as Shimano shoes can be quite narrow. (I cannot
even wear them - I wear a size 11 Nike which should be a 45-46 but I still
can't get comfortable.)

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I am about to order a pair of shoes for my shimano pedals online. I read
somewhere it is best to order a size larger than you wear with shimano -

is

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that correct ?

David

Generally speaking, yes, as Shimano shoes can be quite narrow. (I cannot
even wear them - I wear a size 11 Nike which should be a 45-46 but I still
can't get comfortable.)

Interesting. I can only use Shimano shoes for the opposite reason. I
find Sidis, even the megas to be too narrow. I use the all canvas
shimanos with the full hiking sole (can't remember the model). There
are very comfortable, wide, never slip when off the bike, and my flat
fill spill over the canvas sides very nicely. Not too mention, they are
less than $70.

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I am about to order a pair of shoes for my shimano pedals online. I read
somewhere it is best to order a size larger than you wear with shimano -

is

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that correct ?

David

Generally speaking, yes, as Shimano shoes can be quite narrow. (I cannot
even wear them - I wear a size 11 Nike which should be a 45-46 but I

still

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can't get comfortable.)

Interesting. I can only use Shimano shoes for the opposite reason. I
find Sidis, even the megas to be too narrow. I use the all canvas
shimanos with the full hiking sole (can't remember the model). There
are very comfortable, wide, never slip when off the bike, and my flat
fill spill over the canvas sides very nicely. Not too mention, they are
less than $70.

Then I would describe Shimano's width as medium. If I had webs between my
toes I'd quack!

On 2005-03-23, Ride-A-Lot penned:

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Nelson @ International Bicycle said:

Generally speaking, yes, as Shimano shoes can be quite narrow. (I cannot
even wear them - I wear a size 11 Nike which should be a 45-46 but I still
can't get comfortable.)

Interesting. I can only use Shimano shoes for the opposite reason. I find
Sidis, even the megas to be too narrow. I use the all canvas shimanos with
the full hiking sole (can't remember the model). There are very
comfortable, wide, never slip when off the bike, and my flat fill spill over
the canvas sides very nicely. Not too mention, they are less than $70.

Me too. I typically wear men's wides to get a well-fit shoe, but I'm able to
wear my Shimano shoes (men's, but not explicitly wide) comfortably.

--
monique

"Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live."
-- Mark Twain