Originally Posted by
Ged117
I've got shimano saint platform pedals on my touring / commuter bike. I'm planning to use keen arroyo or newport sandals for my warm weather tours. Anybody else use those? My feet get hot, and they are wide. I like the comfort and utility of a closed toe sandal. I'm the kind of guy who stops for a nature sight or a quick dip in the lake, for lunch etc. A stiff-soled sandal is a good thing, at least for me.
Are you aware of the Commuter 4 sandals? You can install cleats, or not, your call. Note the comment on the website about size, I followed their sizing advice and was happy that I did.
https://www.keenfootwear.com/p/M-COMMUTER-4.html
It has a very thick insole. The foot bed under that thick insole at the location of the cleat hardware has a very uneven surface. I suspect most people do not notice it but I do. I put a thin sheet of steel from a coffee can base over that uneven surface and taped it in place to make a smoother foot bed.
These were my first keen cycling sandals, but they are discontinued, no longer made.
https://www.rei.com/product/812176/k...ike-shoes-mens
I have heard that if you mount your cleats further back that it can fix hot foot problems. I have always mounted my cleats a bit further back and have never had a hot foot problem.