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Hey everyone, I am just getting into mountain biking and have a question. I was wondering if the Fly mountain bike shoes are any good. I want a good pair of mountain bike shoes but don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Any opinions would help, thank you.
Shimano has the rubber on the cleats. A few others do as well. Those Talons above look to have plastic cleats.
Here is what the rubberized cleats look like:
http://www.racycles.com/assets/productimages/large/Shimano_SH_M162_Sole…
Try on in a shop - and buy at that shop. Don't try to buy shoes online. I've done it and came up short.
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Run flat pedals with normal shoes
(I know this is a "controversial" statement with xc crowd - but that is what I would suggest for a complete beginner)
I agree with T-Dawg. If you have the basics down then clipless is the next step, but if you are super new to mountain biking then flats are the best, at least until you have some skills built up.
I have the Giro Terraduro right now and absolutely love them for everything, rubber sole, great fit (for me), but at $180 might be a little pricey.
Plastic lugs aren't the greatest, but if you live in a place where walking on solid rock, or wet roots is unlikely then it might work fine, they do last a long time.
If you do try on in a shop, support the shop
My advice though, Fit is key. It is the most important factor in buying shoes. If an extra $10-$20 means loving your shoes, then do it. Good shoes will last several seasons.
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