MTB/Gravel SPD shoes

[pavlo.k]

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new pair of SPD shoes for MTB and gravel riding.
Right now, all I seem to find are variations of the cheapest models, like these:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007468804437.html
I actually own a pair of these, and they’re decent for the price — but I’d like to upgrade to something a bit more premium this time.

I’ve got a pair of Sidebike SPD-SL shoes for my road bike that I’m really happy with, but honestly, their MTB models are some of the ugliest I’ve ever seen

Would really appreciate any suggestions

[ZacItaly15]

I usually buy everything with Aliexpress but for shoes I have a pair of Specialized for road and a pair of Shimano XC7 for MTB/Gravel.
I choose something confortable and with rubber grip for MTB/Gravel in order not to slip in muddy rock or in case I have to walk in the woods

[jb3112]

Did you buy Them ?

Hey, I'm looking to buy a new pair of SPD shoes for MTB and gravel riding.
Right now, all I seem to find are variations of the cheapest models, like these:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007468804437.html
I actually own a pair of these, and they’re decent for the price — but I’d like to upgrade to something a bit more premium this time.

I’ve got a pair of Sidebike SPD-SL shoes for my road bike that I’m really happy with, but honestly, their MTB models are some of the ugliest I’ve ever seen

Would really appreciate any suggestions

[jcr]

I ended up getting the Tabolu mtb shoes. They work ok but the insole that it came with is too soft. I would recommend switching out the insole for something stiffer. Felt much better after swapping it out. Walking wise they were comfortable. This was my first mtb shoe so the outer sole is definitely more flexible compare to my carbon road shoes so I don't have a reference if the sole is too flexible or not.

[pavlo.k]

I ended up getting the Tabolu mtb shoes. They work ok but the insole that it came with is too soft. I would recommend switching out the insole for something stiffer. Felt much better after swapping it out. Walking wise they were comfortable. This was my first mtb shoe so the outer sole is definitely more flexible compare to my carbon road shoes so I don't have a reference if the sole is too flexible or not.

Tabolu are allright for the price, quite comfy. The biggest downside for me is the plastic sole that can be slippery