Originally Posted by
Tomm Willians
Thanks for all the replies, it’s been very helpful. Although I’m leaning towards the 3 bolt style as many have recommended, I can envision situations where I would rather be wearing a more walkable two bolt. If you HAD to wear a two bolt set up for a predominately flat- paved 35-40 mile scenario. What would you choose ?
I use road shoes for the road bike, when little walking is done,
and eggbeater pedals with various shoes for the mtn bike, CX bike, and Single speed CX bike (short trips).
The shoes include mtn bike shoes for off-road, and tennis-shoe-like and casual shoe-like ones for around town and utility use.
This leads to bringing another pair of shoes when riding to the indoor cycling class, where the bikes have SPD pedals, and also occasionally putting on other pedals for guest riders.
I like Giro shoes- well designed & made w/ consistent fit IME.
Any shoes will work, but cheap ones may be less satisfying. No need to spend $$$, and trying on in a store would be nice, but selection and sizes
likely to be very limited so ordering online is likely anyway.
Some folks order 2 or 3 sizes & return the ones that don't fit.