THE BEST SHOE FOR ROAD CYCLING

what's the best shoe for road cycling? James from Bicycle in Richmond talks about it after beer
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[@HaveAGoodHeart]

Really like this guy. So real and sincere

[@MichaelSnasdell]

So as a general rule, once the shoe is on, it should make contact all around, but not create pressure anywhere, but nor have any movement in the shoe in any direction? I really should do some proper research and get a shoe that "really" fits once and for all. Only bummer is preferring to use things like Northwave Outcross for my commute. One day I will get it all right lol. Thanks for the great video as ever, and the words of wisdom from James.

[@mjhsmith14]

Those were my skinny chicken feet! Thanks for all your help James!

[@dcdoestri]

Mike Smith plus one for the skinny chicken feet here! I’d say it’s as hard for us as it is for those with big ole plates!

[@haidx97]

What shoes did you got?

[@PaulConnor]

My crank arms keep getting worn through from my shoes rubbing on them, any advice on adjusting my cleet position to prevent this?

[@Cade_Media]

We can do a video on this

[@PaulConnor]

@@Cade_Media Make sure James knows it is 100% *not because my Saddle is too high ;)

[@ElonMuckX]

I think James needs to start his own brand of cycling shoes.

[@Cade_Media]

Jhoes

[@jdr4307]

@00:33 dang you james now my next pair of lakes are gonna be 400 pounds

[@MarcoP70]

I wish James would say what he thought and felt, rather hiding his opinions away. Such a shy chap.

[@Cade_Media]

Ha.

[@TBurk-uk1ft]

James is like the Doc Brown of Back to the Future for bike fitting.

[@FirestarterAJ12]

I wonder how much business James gets solely as a result of Francis’ videos. He’ll be taking a commission soon!

[@waisinglee1509]

So true, a good percentage of the time I am hoping it is a video about James and fitting. Loved it when he was asked what's the best shoe and the answer was a shoe that fits! Cracked me up!

[@phillipsteven6640]

I know im asking randomly but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@eliseomustafa9980]

@Phillip Steven instablaster =)

[@buster.keaton]

"If you're between sizes of anything, that's a round-about way of saying it just doesn't fit you." Truth! Excellent video (coming from someone who has spent way too much on cycling shoes and has had to learn the hard way that Lake shoes are worth it.)

[@dafred9898]

Dropping knowledge bombs once again.

[@achn2b]

So, why are the *bleep* fucking shit? Is it just that they're narrow and the cleat position is too far forward? Or is it also construction or other issues?

[@brusjhone8827]

Thanks for having the Spartacus with very short hair cut in video again.. Iam hitting the barber shop to have the same hair cut. Love you mate

[@mannyf1441]

You two together have great comedic timing.

[@danielclarke7632]

Love Jame's enthusiasm. Man knows what he is talking about

[@simondavis9439]

Love James, in a None physical way ooops ,great energy and loves his work topman 👍🇬🇧

[@Skelm]

I feel like your life is just a blur of evenly distributed beers from morning to night and bicycles 😂 just a non stop blur of “its 12 somewhere in the world” and “shall we go for a caf ride?”

[@Cade_Media]

Sadly it's not, but that is the dream.

[@Skelm]

Francis Cade good plan, every day is for the boys

[@WillEyedOney]

So Fizik shoes are fucking shit? ;)

[@drsus0]

“ chicken feet” i feel attacked

[@raroshraj]

It’s too bad covid is making me buy stuff online :/

[@OldSlow]

How good would this not be if slowed down a tad, maybe even like a discussion between several persons!! Absolutely love the knowledge of James, but these vids are way too short!!! =D

[@ARCUS1200]

I bought Northwave Core Plus 2 extra wide cycling shoes last week and they fit pretty well. The problem I had was to unclip fast enough our of the clipless pedals (LOOK 296 Elite / LOOK KEO with red cleats). Changed now to grey cleats because I didn't like the amount of floating of the red cleats (9 degrees) that much. Unless the grey cleats give more knee problems I will go back to red cleats probably.

[@Innov8vMike]

After watching almost all the videos featuring James, I've concluded that I need to pack up my bike, shoes, and all spare parts, and head across the pond to get a proper bike fit. If only I could cycle there ...

[@Cade_Media]

doooo it! you wouldn't be the first ;)

[@Innov8vMike]

@@Cade_Media oh good. Can you please ask some of the previous ones what excuse they gave the wife? I’m running out of good ones for spending more money on my habit.

[@Rickinsf]

I spent money on a pro fitting and the first thing he did was to move my cleats rearward all the way. The foot-numbness I'd get on long rides vanished.

[@Spoke5_Spinning]

Does James contradict himself about knee pain 4:40 - 6:30?

[@martynstokes9289]

Nice to see a bike fitter who can talk the talk and walk the walk for once well done James

[@nuriaflores2253]

I loooove my Lakes! Thank you, Mr. James!

[@johnboyginger]

I have Fizik shoes and the cleat location is crap. Too far forward. Damn.

[@Michael-cj9uo]

It's like you read my mind before doing a bike fit Tuesday. Brilliant as usual. Cheers!

[@angustroutman3494]

All the shops in my town are so dodgy!! Always left to my own advice. Good to have some "Jedi" James advice to take along with me!!

[@kovie9162]

The carbon soles on my 20 year old Shimano R151 road shoes came off last week so I figured it was finally time to replace them. I was able to crazy glue them back on temporarily so I could keep on riding till I got new shoes, but then I remembered that I had a pair of even older Performance Bike shoes that I'd barely ever used. When I dug them up I saw on a barely legible label inside one of them that they were actually made by Lake. What do you know, I'd barely even heard of Lake until recently. So I've been alternating between them while deciding on which new shoes to get. I did finally end up getting a pair of Giro Regimes, which I really like. But I think I'll have to return them as they fit great but pinch the top of my feet just above the ball, painfully, and since the material is synthetic it'll never stretch and during rides as my feet swell the pain will just get worse. Now I'm leaning towards a paid of Shimano R702s, which I tried on in the store and liked but not as much as the Giro's. But if shoes don't feel right then they're the wrong shoe. I never even considered Lakes but I'll have a look. I hate buying shoes, bike, running, street. It's always a pain.

[@hysiakmike]

It’s an expensive mistake I found out this week. I bought sidi without trying them on and had a cleat fit this week as I couldn’t get on with them. The sidi I can’t get the cleat far enough back and thought they fitted fine but tried lake 237 and the model up and the difference in comfort is unbelievable and the lakes have got more adjustment for cleat position. I haven’t got wide feet either so it wasn’t that.

[@bourkey141]

Areo haircut for James, or launching a helmet fitting service?

[@philjono2462]

What does James think of Specialized shoes?

[@klarkolofsson]

This is my new hero when it comes to bike fit. Comes off as very genuine!

[@peterhong1880]

I need to know which brand shoes James says are "fucking shit" so I don't go out and buy them... I'll just avoid all italian brands i guess

[@mikeanders7885]

Always good to get James expertise on various subjects. How is the project USA movie coming along.

[@monrezee]

A Project USA full movie would be so much fun.

[@jiyon167]

I went to a bike shop in the North (A prominent one) who tried to sell me a pair of Bonts that were a size too small! They said you’ll get used to them! It a bloody Carbon fibre bathtube! I walked straight out of there.

[@sloprun]

Stop moving the camera around. It taxing, trying to track a moving target. I want to concentrate on the verbal content and the shoe image.

[@franciscopinto730]

i'm going to CX403W, after had spent loads of money on two Sidi Wire and a Specialized Torch 3.0... I hope this time it will be the best. I have 112mm wide foot Thanks for the video, love you channel.

[@GordonMoat]

I had to double check the date of the video. James looks massively younger with the thinner beard, not that that's bad.

[@SM_525]

James, you're a global treasure, mate.

[@pbt2005]

Trained by Specialized. Result.

[@jaspreetsidhu5708]

Hey quick question is there anyway that we can get a video regarding knee issues? And what could cause them? if there is already a video I'm sorry for asking thank-you.

[@lindsaypatton8374]

Very useful thing to have. Shaving everything,

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Cx 332 is the best shoe

[@thecrowfliescrooked]

Great subject on shoes. I’ve got men’s size 6.5 shoes, about 39.5-40 euro. So usually I dip into the woman’s selection. I find the right length but the toe box is narrow. This “solution” often gives me numb toes. Now if Nike made cycling shoes I think they could work for me. That’s my shoe problem. Don’t get me started on the SHITTY WHEELS I have to ride on.

[@alansheard553]

Another great 8.0 minutes with James. Roughly translates to 'We are all different' so are shoes.

[@davidchantapanya746]

Are bike shorts good for walking?

[@gareth2933]

How much are the lake cx237 please?

[@hoser7706]

After 36 yrs of riding and racing road, cx, and mtb and setting myself up on each bike (bike fitters are not all created equal!) I just now think James would know me and my fit needs better than me, myself, and I! Worth a UK trip after covid...

[@troycollett8540]

I have narrow feet and find sidi work really well and last a long time

[@zebeddy]

4:19 - Amazing windscreen wiper impression! Can someone enter this man into Britain's Got Talent?? :P

[@gethinap]

Did you both go to the barbers 💈 together? (not a serious question)

[@molfar9049]

don’t even care to watch this. best shoe is a shoe that fits!

[@drnorton364]

I have a 10mm stack under one shoe due to a short leg (bike fitter put it on, felt instantly better and have ridden many miles on it but am getting a bit of anterior knee pain). At the minute both cleats are as far back as they will go which is not that far back on these old shoes. I'm about to buy new shoes and was wondering, should the cleat on the stacked foot be further back to compensate? Any thoughts would be most welcome!

[@simondavis9439]

I've listened to James about the shoes,bin struggling with my very expensive sidi shoes to tight at front there really slim at the toe end so just ordered some lake shoes Thank you very much James you are my new Yoda,very good your are 👍🇬🇧

[@ericreynolds469]

simon davis did you find a pair of Lakes that are the right length and width for you? I want to get some but my measurements for length and width don’t exactly match their charts.

[@AdamSunman]

I really enjoyed this episode of ‘James talking in front of my bike’

[@Cade_Media]

nice bike

[@nickmannerings3574]

I discovered Bont Vaypor S wide fit in 2015 and it transformed my cycling- particularly on rides over 3 hours. I’ve just bought a second pair (42W). What is it James doesn’t like about Bont? Also best advice on fit ever was listening to James and lowering my saddle. Down 40mm from 720 to 680mm. Two bike fitters put me at 720mm and I’d told both about issues with my right foot and the feeling that it wasn’t fully planted. Especially after longer rides. Now at the lower height I’m more powerful and don’t have any saddle issues etc. The video where James bangs on about saddle height were spot on. So - what’s the problem with Bonts? Nick

[@Bikefitjames]

Nick Mannerings depends on your feet, they’re very flat which doesn’t work for a lot of westerners and tends to promote plantar flexion (toe pointing), influencing leg extension and often switching off the glutes in the process

[@nickmannerings3574]

James Thomas thanks for the reply. I’m not sure what you mean by flat in relation to a cycling shoe. Clearly it rotates around the pedal spindle. I use G8 insoles - I used to use specialised but found the g8 better for me. What does flat mean for a cycling shoe? Nick

[@milanb.6022]

Damn you James... if i hadn't watched your videos i wouldn't have known my bars were too wide or my shoes too big and i would have been happy! Happy i said!

[@ciclopropano]

I wonder what is his opinion on Luck cycling shoes (the spanish brand), they also make wide cycling shoes but they are kind of expensive if you don't live in Spain

[@matthewmcgoon9156]

Couldnt agree more - why buy a car from a Dr?? Love my Lake CX 237s. Im thinking of upgrading, what model Lake would you recommend for wide feet. I got my feet measured in Australia but have moved to NZ- 45 wide

[@jiyon167]

I personally swear by high end Shimano or Specialized. But they still not a patch on my old TIME TBT’s or team sponsored Carnacs from 1997 in terms of comfort. I went into a local bike shop. Tried on a pair of Bonts they were too small. I asked the assistant if they had them the next size up to which he replied “no we don’t but you’ll break them in” it’s a bloody carbon fibre bathtub sole you mong. Just walked straight out of there!!

[@Cade_Media]

lol

[@blahblah24304]

I'm struggling to get my cleats far enough back in my Lake CX237s. Are Shimano's cleat locations any further rearward? I promise i haven't sized up because I have wide feet :)

[@Stratulax]

Looks like i found another new idol! First Neil Stanbury and now Francis! Subscribed!!! The next time that I'm up that way... Will definitely try to stop in. 👍🏾

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

One of James' mantras seems to be cleat location. I took his video advice and moved mine rearward... and wouldn't you know it! Much better! Almost transformative. Thank you!

[@LaskeyHart]

@FrancisCade Would be interesting to hear his thoughts on the CX238 (seems to be the upgraded replacement for the CX237?

[@Pratalax]

Pahaha oh we've missed you, James. Don't worry bout saying it without saying it cause i've already gathered it from what you've said before. Shame, cause i really like some of their designs. On related note, maybe blur his mouth as well as bleeping his voice...

[@C.Medina]

My whole experience 3 years ago buying a bike and shoes was disastrous. Felts pushy like a car dealer. Wrong size bike and wrong size of shoes. Guy told me that shoes has to be tight. I was in so much pain, but I was naive(to not say stupid ). After bringing the bike like 7 times in a month with sounds here and there and finish finding a crack too the guy (dealer) accept the bike back (not too happy). The shoes I tossed them. Went to a place and find wider shoe, and no pushy sales man. They gave my space to find what i was looking for. I was told about lake shoes, but no shop carry it close of Orlando. Find some good Louis Garneau strike boa that are excellent. They are discontinue so will see for lake shoes in the future. 👍

[@nickmannerings3574]

James often suggests getting a bike fit. IMO bike fits fail for a couple of reasons even if the fitter is competent. First they don’t fit you when your fatigued from a few hours of hard cycling. I find that that is when a slight misfit starts to show up. Legs don’t extend so well etc as muscles tire. Second point is that that they don’t teach you how you should go about fine tuning your position as your riding develops. I’ve learnt more from bike fit Tuesdays on a.... etc and I’ve been able to improve my position, comfort and power over the past year or so than ever before. I’d gladly pay for a fit that provides the education to develop ones position. Nick

[@steveindorset]

I walked into my lbs and bought a pair of Scott shoes that were on sale with a massive discount. I went home put some cleats on them and have had no problems at all....I’m just blessed by God! 😁😉👍🏻

[@nibbs15]

First

[@Cade_Media]

just what

[@nibbs15]

Skillz

[@annukun7318]

lake cx 241s all the way9 out of 10 people have semi wide feet so lake caters to 9 out of 10 people cant wrong with the 241s and you can customize them with the boas and nufoam depending on your footshape

[@Cortes19882012]

I want a pair of Factory Techlace. Sadly they’re $350.00. 😞😞😞

[@michaelanderson001]

Disagree with the comment about Sidi Mega wide -fit shoes being narrow. I have a pair and can easily see the difference between them and a normal Sidi fit. I have extremely wide feet and have always had to use a shoe stretcher to help on my cycling shoes. Buying cyling shoes for people like me is not easy. For normal shoes I like the brand by the name of Keen.

[@65Lynchy]

Duegi with nail on cleat.....failing that composite mid sole,stiff,trainers with mtb flat pedals👍

[@IanB17]

James talks about going to a shop who really know what they’re talking about, can he recommend anywhere in NW England?

[@allthingsTechrelated]

If James can get me a shoes that’s comfortable, he is a genius.

[@Bikefitjames]

sounds like a challenge - i accept

[@IanB17]

James Thomas Me too. I wish I lived locally to him ☹️

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Much like their pedals, Shimano shoes are indestructible! I love mine.

[@ericreynolds469]

So which would be the bigger issue, a little too long or a little too wide? For me I’ve found regular width shoes have to be too long or I can find wide width shoes that are the right length but a little too wide. Haven’t been able to find a perfect fit for both length and width.

[@chetlangford2144]

Peter sagan xray of his shoes looks cramped and crooked! He definitely needs wider shoes!

[@joshollar8242]

You mentioned one of the Lake shoes in another video that are good for narrow feet, would you mind telling me what they are? Thanks, great video as always!

[@mattbattistoni3364]

The edits are just as critical as the statements in this video. Fantastic duo for reviews. Please do a group set review together. Don’t forget the beer.

[@samuraioodon]

What’s considered wide feet can you have reference? Thank you

[@markwhitham1169]

Can You tell me what type of Lakes are the white,blue and yellow ones on the shelf behind you pls

[@essex__rider]

Love Lakes, but got FiZik’s 🤪

[@tomcruz7177]

Lakes goes for design basically.... Fizik focuses on the design and comfort of the foot.

[@acruzp]

@@tomcruz7177 Did you not watch the video? Did he not say "***** (Fizik) is fucking shit"?

[@martinberry1540]

Lake shoes arrived yesterday, wow so much better than my Giros

[@lahyessam9725]

If a customer goes to James shop he will get entertained and also get the right shoe for him but if he ignores James advice he will be defeeted (defeated).🌟🚲🚲😂

[@JFomo]

Can you recommend a spd shoe that looks like a road shoe? Wide too.

[@waynosfotos]

I know you work for Jamcycling but it would be so much more fun if you worked for James. :)

[@Bikefitjames]

Waynos Fotos yes, yes it would

[@pbt2005]

38% margin via Moore Large too - result.

[@coolercooler642]

I have wide size 14 us feet , got a pair of bontrager solstice shoes in size 47 they fit perfectly

[@gerardotelese5337]

Why so much hate for Fizik? =D

[@tuvi4643]

Bike fit tuesday, filmed on a thursday, posted on a friday. You love to see it

[@malaysiadentist4637]

Absolutely! Lake fits me like a glove!

[@marktanquerel]

James sir - your advice My left foot is 5mm shorter. The CX 332 wide is the shoe for me. Would you buy A custom and have the left foot EU 42.5 and the right foot having EU 43, or just go with a 43 for both? Cheers Mark

[@UnivegaSuperSport]

I always have to buy 2 pair to get a pair that fits both right and left. I think we need to start an ebay cooperative for people have single unused shoes for sale.

[@yannickokpara4861]

why is it that you don't like the flat nature of the bonts?

[@furyl1_neverz91]

I'm planning to get a RP5, first Clipless shoes.. not sure, might get a time pedal with it

[@jeroenbaak6185]

I don't know if you still read comments on old posts, but i'll try. I have Specialized shoes and since then I do not feel comfortable while cycling, it looks like the shoes are pushing my feet and knee somewhat outward. When I wear my old NW shoes, I don't have this feeling. After watching this video it became clear what is causing this feeling, the body geometry (anti pronation). @bikefitjames, is there something I can do to neutralise the anti-pronation?

[@achn2b]

Not sure if Specialized still sells these separately or along with their insoles still, but you need to take one of their valgus wedges and place it under the forefoot to counteract the effect of their built-in varus wedge. May help, may not, I guess outcomes vary.

[@trocycling1204]

What did he say at 2:20 about Bonts and flat?

[@zebeddy]

Hi Francis. Random question - how do we know if we have qualified for the wheel competition you did two days ago please?. Popped a late entry in so not sure if it will even be read or not. Not expecting to win but am off work for a week with bike crash injuries so have a lot of time to ponder a lot of things...and was pondering this :P

[@Cade_Media]

We haven't looked at the comments yet, everyone who's followed the rules has a chance!