# SPD commute shoes **URL:** \ **Category:** Help\ **Created:** [September 17, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316 "2018-09-17T19:54:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/cafe_de_keirin/32/310_2.png) [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/1 "2018-09-17T19:54:08Z")
FOA brainz trust, What’s the dealio on shoes. Thinking about dipping my toes back into SPD land, on my commuter first and (possibly) on my MTB later. Two-bolt only need apply. No triforce clacky duck-footed road shoes. Searches on here suggest Giro Privateer are a solid choice. So will probably go try some on. My feet are on the wider side, so want to try on in-person. Sydney stockists? What about the other Giro two bolt models. Republic? Tech lace? ---
**Author:** ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/2 "2018-09-17T20:07:24Z")
I’ve been wearing the Giro Rumble VR for a couple years. Lace-up, comfy, look almost like normal shoes. I have ultrawide hobbit feet and they fit great. Added bonus: Anaconda stocks them at a reasonable price. ---
**Author:** ![HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetalcyclist/32/209_2.png) [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/3 "2018-09-17T20:20:05Z")
although i actually own giros (roadie tho), Shimano just make the best shoes bang for buck wise imo. Haven’t had a pair of two bolt for some time but they have always been great. ---
**Author:** ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/4 "2018-09-17T20:38:17Z")
I really like the Shimano RT4 and XC5, but no idea who might stock them… ---
**Author:** ![jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jaseyjase/32/187_2.png) [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/5 "2018-09-17T20:44:22Z")
+1 on Privateers, have been commuting in mine for 3 years now. Paid $82 from evans when they were on sale. I think theres now a lace up version of the privateers which is pretty sweet ---
**Author:** ![2wheels4cam](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/2wheels4cam/32/1616_2.png) [@2wheels4cam](https://fixed.org.au/u/2wheels4cam)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/6 "2018-09-17T20:48:31Z")
i rate these 'Giro Terraduro Mountain Shoe ’ ![](http://www.bermstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/giro-terraduro-7120.jpg) and these shimano MO88 ![](https://thumb.grindnetworks.com/t3yxNCRJ0h0MJ6-xq1rz2mpqBiQ=/640x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(80):max_bytes(100000):sharpen(0.2%2C1%2Cfalse):strip_exif():strip_icc()/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmlrZW1hZy5jb20vZmlsZXMvMjAxMi8xMC9TaGltYW5vLU1PLTg4LmpwZw==) own both pairs currently and havent had any issues. ---
**Author:** ![dannat](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@dannat](https://fixed.org.au/u/dannat)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 8:57pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/7 "2018-09-17T20:57:13Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > I’ve been wearing the Giro Rumble VR for a couple years. Lace-up, comfy, look almost like normal shoes. . i got some of these off a mate for $20 [wrong size] - comfy to ride/walk in & recommended, cold rips stright thru them though, great for hitting a jumps park -bit soft for xc racing ---
**Author:** ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/8 "2018-09-17T21:02:08Z")
> [@dannat](#): > > bit soft for xc racing For commuting, not racing… And yeah, the cold goes right through them. I wear those neoprene toe covers if it’s below about 5 degrees or if it’s raining. Works a treat. ---
**Author:** ![dannat](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@dannat](https://fixed.org.au/u/dannat)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/9 "2018-09-17T21:20:54Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > For commuting, not racing… racing examples - some hot girl flies past you on your commute -you have to stand & stamp the pedals to catch up to her, without puffing too badfly you can’t get a word out - some tossa on a $10K build snubs his nose at your recycled single speed, you burn him off to teach him money isn’t everything & you shouldn’t just be a dick ---
**Author:** ![PiledHigher](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/piledhigher/32/50_2.png) [@PiledHigher](https://fixed.org.au/u/PiledHigher)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/10 "2018-09-17T21:33:33Z")
I’m using northwaves. They are readily available on line but I don’t know how the width compares. I toolk the risk ordering on line and the sizing seems consistent with other shoes and decent walkability and good stiffness for a fast commute. Raptor Gortex for winter Scopius for summer ---
**Author:** ![rolly](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/rolly/32/280_2.png) [@rolly](https://fixed.org.au/u/rolly)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/11 "2018-09-18T00:12:58Z")
> [@dannat](#): > > racing examples > > - some hot girl flies past you on your commute -you have to stand & stamp the pedals to catch up to her, without puffing too badfly you can’t get a word out i really hope you don’t actually do this…? ---
**Author:** ![AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/al9000/32/7_2.png) [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/12 "2018-09-18T00:15:39Z")
> [@dannat](#): > > racing examples > > - some hot girl flies past you on your commute -you have to stand & stamp the pedals to catch up to her, without puffing too badfly you can’t get a word out Please stop being a creep. ---
**Author:** ![EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/ezylee/32/142_2.png) [@EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/u/EzyLee)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/13 "2018-09-18T00:32:25Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > I’ve been wearing the Giro Rumble VR for a couple years. Lace-up, comfy, look almost like normal shoes. I have ultrawide hobbit feet and they fit great. > Added bonus: Anaconda stocks them at a reasonable price. Second this. Only downside is they are extremely breathable and not ideal on colder commutes. EDIT. Yes. Like the others said. ---
**Author:** ![AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/al9000/32/7_2.png) [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/14 "2018-09-18T00:40:18Z")
> [@heavymetal](#): > > I really like the Shimano RT4 and XC5, but no idea who might stock them… > **[Shimano SH-XC502 Women's SPD Shoes](https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/shimano-sh-xc502-womens-spd-shoes)** > > The Shimano SH-XC502 Women's SPD Shoes are stylish and versatile XC shoes that deliver high performance at an affordable price point. Who's it For: XC and Trail riders looking for a quality set of shoes for efficient pedalling. Pedal Interface: Clip... XC500 is fresh [![](https://www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au/assets/full/SHNXC500WMNSH.jpg)](https://www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au/assets/full/SHNXC500WMNSH.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetalcyclist/32/209_2.png) [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 1:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/15 "2018-09-18T01:28:02Z")
> [@dannat](#): > > racing examples > > - some hot girl flies past you on your commute -you have to stand & stamp the pedals to catch up to her, without puffing too badfly you can’t get a word out > - some tossa on a $10K build snubs his nose at your recycled single speed, you burn him off to teach him money isn’t everything & you shouldn’t just be a dick funny how you were having a go at race commissaires for not being too bright. ---
**Author:** ![Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/cafe_de_keirin/32/310_2.png) [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/16 "2018-09-18T02:24:23Z")
Sweet. Heaps of suggestions. Googling now. But I expect I’ll be a bit limited on selection when I check out actual bike stores in Sydney. Looks wise I do like the clean styling on those Shimano urban and xc5 ones. The heel pad and colours of the rumble always put me off trying them on. But might give them a go. Cheers all. ---
**Author:** ![diddy](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@diddy](https://fixed.org.au/u/diddy)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/17 "2018-09-18T03:04:08Z")
I have to say I found all of Shimano’s models confusing, so for my first commuting pair I just bought the cheapest Shimano model on Wiggle for about $50 and they worked fine for about 5 years for commuting. Downsides were flexy, velcro only straps, and a fabric face material that absorbed any water that got near them. I replaced them about 2 years ago with Giro Privateers and they’re great value for the $140 or whatever I paid for them, given I wear them for at last an hour every day. They solved all the downsides of the cheap Shimanos just mentioned - good stiffness, good durability, good lugs for pushing a loaded bike on steep loose ground, and the face fabric is fairly good at shedding water. The higher end Shimanos would also have these features no doubt. ---
**Author:** ![Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/cafe_de_keirin/32/310_2.png) [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/18 "2018-09-18T16:42:28Z")
> [@AL9000](#): > > [Shimano SH-XC502 Women's SPD Shoes – MTB Direct Australia](https://www.mountainbikesdirect.com.au/shimano-sh-xc500-womens-spd-shoes) > > XC500 is fresh P.s. would wear these pink ones. Why so sexist with colours Shimano? ---
**Author:** ![familyguy](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/familyguy/32/353_2.png) [@familyguy](https://fixed.org.au/u/familyguy)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2018, 5:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/19 "2018-09-18T17:20:01Z")
Northwave do run a wider fit, from what I’ve tried on. I have a set of Nike and a set of Shimano SPD shoes. Despite the ‘walkable’ claims, unless it’s totally flat (e.g. tile or trowel concrete), the cleats will ALWAYS hit the ground, even on a brushed concrete surface like a footpath. Can get annoying and stops me wearing them to the shops if I’m just going for a quick grocery run or something. ---
**Author:** ![nikcee](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/nikcee/32/123_2.png) [@nikcee](https://fixed.org.au/u/nikcee)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2018, 2:15pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316/20 "2018-09-22T14:15:08Z")
[XC500 are on sale at bikebug](https://www.bikebug.com/shoes-mtb-cx-shoes-c-68_271.html). They also seem to have some deep discounts on the really hiking-shoe-esque lakes [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316.md?page=2)