Originally Posted by
big john
Years ago there were shoes called touring shoes which had a stiff sole and protection around the toe area and also a narrow heel.
Alas, the pure "touring" shoe seems to be gone from the market.
They are essentially a MTB shoe without all the lugs and bumps on the bottom. A nice smooth sole that's easy to walk in and slide into toe clips.
My wife still uses her Shimano WR35 touring shoes with SPD pedals. You can still find them for sale, used.
