SPD shoes with flexible sole?

01-10-2007, 04:13 AM

My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to the end of
their useful life.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2392.jpg
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2393.jpg
They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow for
comfortable walking.

In comparison I also have a pair of Shimano MO37 shoes which are built like a
tank, are twice as stiff and great for cycling but absolutely useless for
walking because the foot wants to flex but the sole doesn't allow it.

Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent
to the old Shimano MO31 ?

None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their intended
use - commuting, touring etc.

Mike

01-10-2007, 04:31 AM

I can't tell you of a pair with flex, but I can tell you to stay away
from Answer Speeders. I love the pair I got a few months ago,
partially due to them being plenty stiff. Good luck in your search.

01-10-2007, 06:21 AM

Mike B wrote:
> My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to the end of
> their useful life.
> They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow for
> comfortable walking.
>
> Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent
> to the old Shimano MO31 ?
>

My wife has a pair of Lake MX101 shoes that are faily flexible. Lake
has several similar inexpensive shoes that should fit the bill (such as
the MX60). Personally, I like a stiff shoe for use with SPD cleats.

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Art Harris

01-10-2007, 07:13 AM

Check out the specialized website for their offering. Frankly, I want
walkabout spd shows that have very stiff soles, not ones that flex too much.
I only need that part right over the pedal to be stiff, though.

Mike B wrote:
:: My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to
:: the end of their useful life.
:: http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2392.jpg
:: http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2393.jpg
:: They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow
:: for comfortable walking.
::
:: In comparison I also have a pair of Shimano MO37 shoes which are
:: built like a tank, are twice as stiff and great for cycling but
:: absolutely useless for walking because the foot wants to flex but
:: the sole doesn't allow it.
::
:: Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is
:: roughly equivalent to the old Shimano MO31 ?
::
:: None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their
:: intended use - commuting, touring etc.
::
::
:: Mike

01-10-2007, 08:48 AM

On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:13:57 +0900, Mike B wrote:

> My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to the end of
> their useful life.
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2392.jpg
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~mbuckler/shoe/Imgp2393.jpg
> They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow for
> comfortable walking.
>
> In comparison I also have a pair of Shimano MO37 shoes which are built like a
> tank, are twice as stiff and great for cycling but absolutely useless for
> walking because the foot wants to flex but the sole doesn't allow it.
>
> Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent
> to the old Shimano MO31 ?
>
> None of the catalogues give measurements for flexibility, only their intended
> use - commuting, touring etc.

I'm told the Diadora Patrol, which is what most bike cops use, is very
comfortable for walking and standing around, as well as riding all day.
Ugly but good I guess. Performance/Nashbar usually have them on sale.

Matt O.

01-10-2007, 08:51 AM

On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:31:45 -0800, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:

> I can't tell you of a pair with flex, but I can tell you to stay away
> from Answer Speeders. I love the pair I got a few months ago,
> partially due to them being plenty stiff. Good luck in your search.

I have some Answer Flatfoot sneakers that used to be stiff until the
midsoles cracked. Now they flex fine.

Matt O.

01-10-2007, 11:13 AM

On 2007-01-10, Art Harris <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> Mike B wrote:
>> My favorite pair of 5 year (?) old Shimano MO31 shoes are coming to the end of
>> their useful life.
>> They are perfect for me because they have just enough flex to allow for
>> comfortable walking.
>>
>> Does anyone know what current shoe (Shimano or otherwise) is roughly equivalent
>> to the old Shimano MO31 ?
>>
>
> My wife has a pair of Lake MX101 shoes that are faily flexible. Lake
> has several similar inexpensive shoes that should fit the bill (such as
> the MX60). Personally, I like a stiff shoe for use with SPD cleats.
>

I have the MX60's. I like them. They were only $40 when I bought mine.
They are getting a little soft, but they probably have 8000 miles on
them. That doesn't matter anyways because I started riding a bent 800
miles ago and no longer stand on the pedals.

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> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> Art Harris
>

01-10-2007, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the heads up on Diadora patrols
Performance website has them on sale for $29.95
All sizes in stock still.

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massive inventory reduction and shoe clearance.

Yes, they ship to Kanata.

01-10-2007, 05:21 PM

My Specialized Taho's seem quite comfortable for walking and riding. I
read somewhere that they are a favorite of bike messengers.