Specialized Shoes

[alock]

I'm an occasional mountain biker, and have always used flat pedals. I've just been given an unused pair of Specialized Body Geometry shoes.

I don't understand whether they support a clip/cleat system. It sounds like they have some metal in the sole because one rattles, but the outside of the sole is solid rubber.

Does anyone know what I have?

[Paraicj]

I bought a pair of cheap Specialized Cadets for commuting, they have a plastic/rubber rectangle on the sole that is strongly glued on, I had to cut it out with a Stanley knife to get access to the cleat bolt-holes. Could the oval bit be the same on yours?

EDIT: Yes, apparently that's it:


Once they're removed I think it would be tough to get them reattached though.

Edited by Paraicj on Saturday 20th January 18:27

[Celtic Dragon]

You’ll need to cut the block that has the S on it, be careful though it will be easy to nick the sole.

They might have come with a couple of bits of sticky backed plastic, much like a tyre boot. Take out the insole and stick one each over cleat retainer to keep the shoe waterproofish, then put the insole back in and fit your cleat.

[alock]

Thanks everyone. Might have a go cutting the rubber off tomorrow.

Is this a standard cleat? Are they compatible with multiple brands of pedals?

[Celtic Dragon]

Yup standard mtb pedal cleat, billed as mtb cleats. Your local bike shop or Halfords will have them as stock items.