Shoes

Am looking at possibly purchasing the Mavic Avenir http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=56209for both road and track, but have read they're a little spongy in the sole. Would it really matter to someone on the lower end of the skill and talent scale, or would I be better off splurging a bit and getting the Bont A-Three http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=70641 or possibly Garne Mythos http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=70592

I personally would UTFS and read all the 2.5+ million shoe threads. And then still have to make up my own mind as personal preference will be your guide in this most personal matter.

I swear I searched through looking for the Avenir, but they weren't specifically mentioned, so I just wanted to see if anyone had specific thoughts on them. I looked through all the other shoes threads and realise the Bonts are highly regarded , but money's tight and I just wondered how significant the difference would be. Maybe you're right and I should just make my own personal decision based on info provided in the other threads.

for shoes i'd go and try them on to see what fits best

Thanks, I think I may have fallen foul of SomebodyMakeMyDecisionForMe Syndrome, however, the Mavics are the only ones I can try on and they're fine.

Why are road shoes so ugly. Can anyone recommend some road spd shoes? I want to give spd a try and I don't want to break the bank. I would also prefer ones which you can walk in without too much trouble.

Thoughts anyone?

Also, are MTB shoes allowed on road bikes? I'm guessing not...

they're allowed on mine, that's for sure

Another Aussie custom shoe maker, from Ross Edgar's twitter feed..
http://twitter.com/#!/Ross_Edgar/status/116784861397778432
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.108562199182278.5080.108559895849175&l=ace6cf5a05
http://www.rbcsport.com/our-products/zenith-road-cycling-shoes

I was really hoping that i had the AUD-GBP exchange rate wrong. Them some expensive shoes.