Looking for people that have used a cheap cycling shoes and how they held up and such. I have my tri shoes, but I would rather not wear them out for bike races and general training.
Only looking for advice from folks that road them or there friends. I have seen many online.
TIA
Check Sierratradingpost.com. In the bicycling section, they have a many good shoes at rerduced prices…Let us know waht you find
Yes, I am aware of locations to find them. As I typed in my previous post, I am looking for comments from folks that have used the cheap stuff.
I have specialized comp shoes. bought on sale (last years model), and it was still a more than $50. However, I think they’re great. I had the mtb shoes originally, and they fit me perfect (narrow heel) so I when back to them. I originally bought some more expensive carnacs that were about $150 and they sucked for fit. i have a narrow heal, but wider forefoot I guess. Those things were too tight in the toes.
Downside to buying shoes this cheap is that they’re going to be velcro. I can slightly feel and DEFINATELY hear (squeeks) the flex in the shoes. That’s lost energy that when you’re hurting you’ll be pissed off at it.
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Ya, my tri shoes are velcro 
One strap is what seems to bother me on the long hard days of climbing.
If you have a Pearl Izumi Outlet Store in your area you can pick up last years Tri Model for $45. I picked some up at the Atlanta Store this past weekend.
How do you like them. I have one about an hour away But I drive by it on the way to races.
my first clipless were from Nashbar. they fit and rode just fine. i put a lot of miles on them in michigan weather. two velcro straps. i still have them as backups.
i thought i saw some on there not long ago which appeared similar to what i got 10 years ago. new price was in the $30-40 range…a few bucks less than my originals.