I need a shoe recommendation, BUT...

Shimano SH-MW80

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/con...s/shoes/mtb/product.-code-SH-MW80.-type-.html

I would buy nice regular shoes and look somewhere else for ankle protection. I'm sure you can find something better if you look outside the box.

Sasquatch said:

Shimano SH-MW80

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/con...s/shoes/mtb/product.-code-SH-MW80.-type-.html

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Those are winter boots and they weigh a ton.

I totally dig the help guys but yeah, I'm not really into the winter shoes as I'll be using these during the summer as well and I don't live in a super cold climate anyway. I was hoping there would be some more "regular" cycling shoes out there that just came with a bit more ankle support/protection. The stuff from Lake is okay but a little funky for my taste.

limba...not sure what you mean by "looking outside the box" but if you're talking about external ankle brace or guards I'm not really into that either as it would be a bit overkill for me. I do appreciate the suggestion though.

Maybe look at other sports where guys get whacked in the ankles. I'm sure there has to be some kind of lightweight protection you could wear like a wristband or something.

661 Anklebiters.

click here to see them on 661's site.

Check the Shimano AM50. $69 at Performance right now.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1058268_-1_67500_20000_67501

bloodyknee said:

Check the Shimano AM50. $69 at Performance right now.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1058268_-1_67500_20000_67501

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Cool! That's more in line of what I'm talking about. Great looking shoe but Performance only has them in up to size 40. Did some searching around online for them but am starting to think this is a discontinued shoe? Seems like the very few places that carry them only have a couple (and small) sizes left. Bummer!

what size are you looking for?? I"ll keep my eyes open for you.

JayTee said:

Cool! That's more in line of what I'm talking about. Great looking shoe but Performance only has them in up to size 40. Did some searching around online for them but am starting to think this is a discontinued shoe? Seems like the very few places that carry them only have a couple (and small) sizes left. Bummer!

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AM 50 is discontinued. I asked Shimano several months ago when I had a customer looking for a pair.

Yeah,
A lot of the shoes at Performance and Nashbar are discontinued and in the midget only sizes.

Rarely do I find what I'm looking for in the moderate sasquatch size I need.

bloodyknee said:

what size are you looking for?? I"ll keep my eyes open for you.

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Either 46 or 47. Thanks!

specialized has these http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=44013&menuItemId=9309&eid=4927 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=44011&menuItemId=9309&eid=4927 http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=40480&menuItemId=9309&eid=4927