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Inov8 Terraultra 260 Trail Running Shoes - These are what I think I'll use for TCR, but not done a long ride or a hard session in them yet. I got some that had zero heel drop. They are really comfortable and can't feel the pedal.
Why did you end up pulling the trigger on these? They're not the only zero-drop shoes and they're more expensive than most other shoes out there.
hippy-
I was looking at innov-8 as someone recommended them many pages above and these were the ones of theirs I found with zero drop.
I also wanted one with no or minimal instep for mid foot.
I wouldn't recommend these as such, they were ok but I'm sure loads of other trainers would be too. I'd ideally like something with a bit stiffer sole. These have a kind of split in the sole which was a problem until I put the specialized insoles in. Then they worked. Another point is that the tread pattern worked well with my pedals, just the right amount of grip.
They're really light and breathable, very comfortable. Perfect for walking up cp2, in fact!
frank9755
It works for me.
Read James Wilson's site, the guy who designed the big pedals. He runs through loads of questions people have and the answers. Stiff shoes is one. He reckons that you don't need them if you have a big pedal. I partly agree with that but would ideally like something stiffer. I want to try some sod shoes with no cleats but didn't find comfortable ones in time for TCR.
I've got a list of the shoes I tried, will paste.
Here's list. I bought a couple more after but it didn't change the general picture. I won't need any new trainers for a year or ten.
I got:
sports direct trail running shoes. These are really comfortable but they have chunky heels so not right for cycling. Just got them as experiment and they were cheap - got me into the idea of trail runners.
Salamon Acro - kept these and use them for messing around in. They are comfortable. Actually wearing them now, but used them for a turbo session and I thought the soles were a bit thin.
Inov8 Terraultra 260 Trail Running Shoes - These are what I think I'll use for TCR, but not done a long ride or a hard session in them yet. I got some that had zero heel drop. They are really comfortable and can't feel the pedal.
Shimano touring SPD shoes, but to use without cleats. These were crap as I could feel the SPD attachment plate - returned
Mavic SPD shoes. Similar - returned
Giro Chamber shoes. SPD. These could ahve been good but they already had the cleat hole formed, and it was massive - no plate to go over it. - returned
Specialiazed 2FO - their version of 5-10s. These had softer soles than the 5-10s - returned.
Northwave version of five tens, was going to use them but decided not at the last minute, can't remember why.