Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
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.
Thanks for the tips. The Keen Commuter sandals are no longer available in Canada, and they aren't available on US Amazon either. I wrote to Keen, and the fellow there told me that the Commuter sandal base is just about the same as the Newport or Newport H2, so I think I'm going with those. I don't need the SPD with my sticky pedals, so it should be a good solution. I thought of picking the new Arroyo 3 hiking sandal, but it is the same base as my Keen Targhee 3 boots, which are too narrow for cycling. Happy riding.