661 Expert Cycling Shoes \'06

Advantages: cheap
Disadvantages: funny sizing

...the shoe is at the lower end of the shimano range but offers great value for money when picked up on - line at end of season sales. Tough suede and rubber shell with cambrelle lining makes for a comfortable shoe, both laces and velcro strap offer adequete fastenings and it looks pretty good, a stiff sole allows fairly comfortable walking when needed. Sizing can be a problem due to the ridiclues small system that cycle shoes go by. Its a narrow shoe so make sure not only length but width is accounted for when choosing.Roughly 1 to 2 sizes above normal shoe size should be okay. The attachement of cleats is pretty straight forward as one would expect from shimano, instructions in multi language format are easily understood... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Strong, well made, functional
Disadvantages: Nothing yet.

...SPD INTRO Shimano M072 shoes are SPD cycling shoes so here's a quick explanation of what SPD is. For those who may not know SPD stands for Shimano Pedaling Dynamic. All very nice I hear you say, so to explain they are Clipless pedals. Basically you get a pair of shoes, bolt on some clips to the shoes, get a pair of SPD pedals which are like a clamp, step on the pedals and your feet are locked to the pedals. Rotating your feet to the side then releases you from the pedal. (not as dangerous as it sounds). GENERAL Shimano mountain bike shoes have been around for a number of years now and in my opinion if you are a user of SPD pedals then you can't beat Shimano PSD shoes for reliability. I have used number if different types over the years, most of which I cant remember the name off and ones that usually found the bucket because they broke... Read review

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Advantages: Very well priced entry to SPD pedalling.
Disadvantages: Cumbersome, heavy and insensitive for road bking.

...efficient cycling, as you now have force exerted on both the downward and the upward leg movement. These cycling shoes come with the cleats included, and do the job wonderfully well. Their other distinctive feature is a pretty inflexible insole which gives the feet a really firm platform for cycling. 5 For owners of mountain bikes. *********************************** Shimano have been helpful in giving these shoes an MT prefix - intended to inform purchasers and suppliers, that these are perfectly suited to cyclists whose preferred form of sport is on muddy tracks up mountain sides! This fully explains the thickness of sole, the depth of tread and the general weight of the shoes. It is anticipated that the owner will want to walk and climb in these boots as much as cycle in them! They are first class for this purpose. 6 For cyclists who want... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful