WTB: Giro Rumble, discrete colorway, size 10 1/2 American-equivalent

[Patrick Moore]

I blathered about walkable shoe and pedal combinations, and one option was a more walkable SPD shoe. Someone suggested the Rumble, and reviews said it indeed is better for walking than many SPD shoes (doubtless including the old Shimanos I wore to church today that make one hobble instead of striding.

I can't find my size online. Can anyone point me to a size 44 or 45, whichever is closer to a US 10.5, assuming you know how Giros fit, in non-alarming colors? (I say "44 or 45" because I recently got a pair of cycling shoes, not Rumbles, in 44, and they fit like 9s, and a pair of 45 Sidi touring shoes, and they fit like small 10s.)

Or, advise me on another made and model of SPD shoe that is comfortable for light hiking and standing around.

Thanks.

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Patrick Moore

Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum

[Den John]

Hello Patrick,

I would avoid the Giro Rumble if I were you. I had a pair for summer commuting a few years ago and they fell apart after a couple of months.

The stitching behind the toe box came loose, and the sole came away from the shoe at the back because it's not very securely attached. If they're not up to commuting, I doubt they'd be much good for light hiking either.

I currently have a pair of Vaude ASM Tsali Mid STX that I've had for more than 2 years, and there's still a bit of life in them. These are more like a 2-3 season shoe, whereas the Rumble is more 1-2 season. The Vaudes have lasted pretty well through every kind of riding I do. Bit too warm in full summer, but they are pretty close to a proper hiking shoe and are nice to walk around in.

Johnny in Belgium

[Patrick Moore]

Thanks again, all. I've found what ought to work well. The nearest LBS sold me a size 44.5 pair of Specialized "2FO Roost Clip" shoes that are discreetly designed and colored, flat-bottomed with SPD cleat well, have wide toe box, and are lace-up to comfortably accommodate both thicker winter socks and thin summer socks or bare feet, and are only $130.00. They get decent reviews, the one real negative remark I saw in a quick review search being that they are too flexible for best power transfer. For my use, which will certainly be light use, flexible is good, and they're no more so than the Five Tens I also own.  The only thing I don't like about the shoes is the silly name.

Someone suggested Five-Ten flat bottom shoes. I did buy a pair of these for the clips and straps on the Monocog, but after considering clips and straps for other bikes, as well as the MKS QR pedals, I decided the easiest and cheapest thing to do, with the least compromise of to comfort and simplicity all around, was to buy a pair of shoes like this that I can use with all my bikes (even the clips and straps on the Monocog, as I discovered).