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Stiffer mtb shoes - recommendations?
I know MTB shoes have more flex than road shoes by design - that's what makes them better for walking and hike-a-bike.
I periodically suffer from plantar fasciitis , and when I do, I avoid my mtb shoes - they aggravate the PA much more than stiffer road shoes. (yes, I have properly fitting insoles in all of them - that's not the issue).
My current MTB shoes are an inexpensive set of Giros.
I've considered just putting 2-bolt cleats on a set of road shoes. I don't actually do any mountain biking, but I use mtb pedals and shoes for gravel. For some gravel, road shoes and even road pedals are just fine. But other times, I appreciate having mtb shoes.
Maybe there are some MTB shoes that run on the stiff side?
Any recommendations? Ideally in the range of $150-$200?