Newspaperguy

What do you do for footwear when you're off the bike while touring? Do you wear your cycling shoes? If you carry a second pair of shoes for off the bike, does the weight and bulk become a factor?

So far, I've been using shoes with recessed cleats when touring, so I can walk fairly comfortably when I'm off the bike. I'm interested in what others are doing.

simplygib

Besides my biking shoes (also with recessed cleats) I bring sandals. If I go somewhere where sandals aren't practical I wear the biking shoes, and would remove the cleats if I was going to be doing a lot of walking (a hike, for example). On the road I usually just hang the sandals off my bike somewhere so they are not taking up room in the panniers.

indyfabz

Last month I looked at a few really light pairs of general sneakers that you cand also press down pretty flat. Lighter than my Keen sandals. Probably going to snag a pair for my trip this summer.

I also bring a light pair of flip flops for the shower, etc. Put them under the bungee that holds my tent.

staehpj1

Bike shoes and Crocs for me on most trips. That said when we wanted to spend a week hiking in Yosemite we both bought a pair of trail runners from the park store.

Weight concerns me, bulk really doesn't. I have never run out of pannier space even though I use modest sized panniers (about 3400 cubic inches between the 4 panniers). I find it more convenient to carry my Crocs on the outside of the panniers, but there would be room inside if I wanted to put them there. When we bought trail runners in Yosemite they easily fit in the panniers for the remainder of the trip.

SurlyLaika

I bought Teva's. I think they originated as river rafting sandals and the reviews generally said they're great active sandals. I think sandals like these are important for stretches of time when clean socks just aren't happening. Nice to let your feet breathe and not worry about socks.

AdamDZ

The same sneakers and/or sandals on the bike and off the bike plus a pair of flip-flops for the showers. One reason I don't like clipless pedals: the need for special shoes.

raybo

Here is a link to a discussion on this topic at crazyguyonabike.com.

Ray

Cyclesafe

Keen Springwaters are marvelous.....

Good for on and off the bike. Hiking too. I also bring light weight shower shoes to ward away the nasties. Bringing a second pair of real shoes is weight prohibitive.

LeeG

before clipless pedals I rode with sneakers and toe clips, then cycling shoes with cleats and toe clips with kung-fu slippers, now it's regular Shimano touring shoes with shoe goo built up on the tread so the cleats don't crunch on sidewalks.

MattP.

Nashbar Cycling sandals: on bike/off bike/everywhere. I now where these 80% of the time: to school, at school, running errands, walking around.

BigAura

Keen sandals on and off bike. I wear wool socks if the weather is cold. They are also great for hiking while touring plus they are waterproof. Just wash and wear them if the stink up. Near perfect in my opinion.

The Impossipede

Crocs for me. Thinking about maybe bringing a pair of Vibram Five-fingers instead this summer.

Doug64

We just tuck our running shoes under the rack pack, between the panniers. My wife wraps hers in a piece blue foam pad that she usually carries. They utilize space that is otherwise wasted. They are great if we want to do some serious walking. It would be a good place to stow about any kind of shoe, and it is relatively handy.

Machka 

I usually just wear my Lake shoes, which look sort of like hiking shoes. But I do bring a small pair of sandals for walking around on hot days, or walking on the beach, or whatever.

Tourist in MSN

Trail running shoes. During my last tour I decided to switch pedals to the type that have clipless on one side and platform on the other (Shimano M324) so that I can also wear trail running shoes instead of bike shoes on the bike on wet days and the bike shoes (SPD cleats) on dry days.

valygrl

Shimano bike sandals with speedplay frog pedals and cleats. There's a light clicking when you walk, but the cleat doesn't interfere with walking. I've hiked 10 miles, trails & rocks, in them. No other shoes.

MichaelW

Teva sandals, the simplest ones. You can velcro them outside the pannier. They are good for wet grass, showers, walking about town in the rain.