# Any recommendations for shoe-like spin shoes with spd cleat holes

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**Category:** Equipment\
**Created:** [December 1, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990 "2019-12-01T19:38:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![apond58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f9ae1b/32.png) [@apond58](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/apond58)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/1 "2019-12-01T19:38:16Z")

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I am looking for cycling shoes to travel with to use on a spin bike at a gym or on a hotel bike

Desired qualities:

Lightweight  
look like shoes  
two holes cleat system (spd pedal system)  
wide forefoot  
under $100 USD or $120 CDN

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**Author:** ![jamieborg](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/jamieborg/32/22070_2.png) [@jamieborg](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jamieborg)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 7:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/2 "2019-12-01T19:48:30Z")

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I always use Shimano MTB shoes. I have bad knees that dislocate easily if i slip so I avoid cleats/ road shoes. MTB shoes are great as ive even used them at work or to the pub.

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**Author:** ![Un-QuittingBikes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/bb73d2/32.png) [@Un-QuittingBikes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Un-QuittingBikes)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 8:02pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/3 "2019-12-01T20:02:44Z")

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I swear by Sidi due to wide feet and foot pain issues.

The SD15 checks all the boxes except for price. $169 USD at Competitive Cyclist.

It’s a bit aggressive looking, more like a hiking shoe than a cross trainer, but your requirement for “wide forefoot” screams Sidi.

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**Author:** ![apond58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f9ae1b/32.png) [@apond58](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/apond58)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2019, 11:32pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/4 "2019-12-01T23:32:02Z")

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Those shoes look great but are “too nice” for my needs. The Giro Rumble VR on CC might fit the bill though.

Thanks

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**Author:** ![Pbase](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/pbase/32/969_2.png) [@Pbase](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Pbase)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:21am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/5 "2019-12-02T00:21:06Z")

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Maybe something like the Five Ten District? Looks kind of like an Adidas Samba but with a 2-hole cutout. [https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-ten-district-clips-men's-mountain-bike-shoe/BTM22.html?dwvar\_BTM22\_color=Black&cgid=fiveten-men-bike-shoes#prefn1=activity&prefv1=11&start=6](https://www.adidasoutdoor.com/five-ten-district-clips-men%27s-mountain-bike-shoe/BTM22.html?dwvar_BTM22_color=Black&cgid=fiveten-men-bike-shoes#prefn1=activity&prefv1=11&start=6)

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**Author:** ![apond58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f9ae1b/32.png) [@apond58](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/apond58)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:12am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/6 "2019-12-02T01:12:24Z")

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Nice option, thanks.

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:23am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/7 "2019-12-02T01:23:45Z")

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If you like that, the [Specialized 2FO Cliplite](https://www.specialized.com/dk/en_GB/2fo-cliplite-lace-mountain-bike-shoes/p/129960), [Bontrager SSR](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-shoes/mountain-bike-shoes/bontrager-ssr-multisport-shoe/p/13685/), [Bontrager Rally](https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-shoes/mountain-bike-shoes/bontrager-rally-mountain-bike-shoe/p/24883/) are a few options. Shimano and Giro offer a variety of skate style shoes and other lace ups too.

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**Author:** ![apond58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f9ae1b/32.png) [@apond58](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/apond58)\
**Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/8 "2019-12-02T01:39:12Z")

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Thanks. Good options.

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**Author:** ![Eddie\_James](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/eddie_james/32/33155_2.png) [@Eddie\_James](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Eddie_James)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/9 "2020-06-08T14:38:03Z")

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I am looking for something similar. I will let you know as soon as I find something.

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**Author:** ![Eddie\_James](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/eddie_james/32/33155_2.png) [@Eddie\_James](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Eddie_James)\
**Post date:** [June 14, 2020, 10:08am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/any-recommendations-for-shoe-like-spin-shoes-with-spd-cleat-holes/24990/10 "2020-06-14T10:08:29Z")

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Hello there! I am still learning about cycling so, please, don’t judge me harshly, if I got you wrong or something. But IMHO [curry 8](https://www.juiced29.com/curry-8-shoes/) seem like a decent pair of shoes. They appear to be light and breathable. Moreover, they also do not squeak and have a no-slip grip. I have a similar pair of shoes that I use for my bike riding. So far they have been absolutely great. I like running in them too sometimes, because they seem to have good cushioning and also have a good fit. Let me know what you think.
