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UFTriGator posted 1 year ago.
Tri shoes generally have a single, wide velco strap so that it's easier to strap them on (makes a bigger difference if you're doing flying mounts). The Shimano ones open in the opposite direction compared to most velcro closures in order to keep the strap out of the chain. Specialized makes on that has a more complicated strap that folds over itself to the outside (I think it's a better design, but it's a good bit over $100). Some tri shoes have holes in the bottom to let water drip out.
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kylie posted 1 year ago.
There are tri cycling shoes -- the differences are usually that they are easier to get on (a single strap or two straps, velcro, and none of those weird fasteners some cycling ones use, a loop on the back to pull your foot in while riding) and that they have smoother insides (for barefoot comfort).
No suggestions on which since I am still looking for a pair. I tried the Specilized tri shoes and they gave me a blister at the top of the shoe's tongue and one on the other heel -- not ideal for then having to run, so they went back. My boyfriend really likes his SIDI tri shoes though.
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Iron Dan posted 1 year ago.
I have and absolutely love my Specialized Trivent shoes. However, they are over you $100 dollar limit. Good luck with the shoe hunt.
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azstinger11 posted 1 year ago.
I have the shimano's currently and they are fair. I much much much prefer my spuik cycling shoes to them, but for tris with flying mounts and dismounts they just don't work as well. When you try on the shoe try it on barefoot if the salespeople will let you since you will probably be doing your race barefoot, and socks take up a surprising amount of space.
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john_grieco posted 1 year ago.
When i was buying shoes, i tried on a bunch of different brands. The sales person (who fit me on my bike and was a fellow triathlete) explained that its important to drive the pedals with the force coming from your second metatarsal - Depending on the length of your toes, the cleat placement and adjustment range onto the shoe, some will be better than others - Your budget will rule some pairs out, but trying some on and/or looking at typical online cycling stores, you should have a decent collection of choices. With "short toes", I ended up with sidi shoes and they are working well for me.
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goalie posted 51 weeks ago.
REI outlet has Specialized 151's on sale for 80 bucks or so. There is a 20% off any one-item sale also going on right now. You can get NICE road shoes (albeit with 3 velcro straps instead of a single strap, but, IMO, they fit better) that are normally well over 100 bucks for sixty-something dollars.
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Socket posted 51 weeks ago.
I'd imagine that a pair of road shoes that are really comfy could be quite easily modified into tri shoes. Magically turn 3 velcro straps into 1 with a little creative sewing. The smooth insides would be a bit tougher... but who doesn't have a power drill laying around for drain holes?
Not that I would know since I use toe clips at the moment.
I'm looking into getting some new biking [asking for some for Christmas :)] Does anyone have any suggestions? I have spd clips and they work fine for me. My shoes right now are starting to get a little old, they're bending a bit and starting to get worn in different places. I'm thinking about getting Shimano, but don't want to go over $100. Outside of aerodynmics, is their such a thing as "triathlon biking shoes." It seems their wouldn't be...