Casual shoes for cycling?
03-14-24, 10:32 PM
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Cycling is not a casual sport, you need a non-casual shoe.
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03-14-24, 10:51 PM
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My go-to casual shoe for warm weather riding - Shimano SD501 sandal. I have SPD pedals on all my bikes so these are perfect.
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03-14-24, 10:52 PM
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03-15-24, 10:04 AM
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03-16-24, 11:48 AM
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The problem with most shoes is that the sole is not stiff enough for cycling. You can put flat pedal with pins on the bike which helps to keep your feet on the pedals but it does not increase support for your foot. Without toe clips your shoes will last longer as you avoid wear on the tops of the shoes. Aftermarket insoles can help with the foot fatigue and I use Pinnacle ones in most of my shoes and boots.
It is not unusual to see women in running shoes or even boots in the city and they are carrying their dress shoes in a bag. They change their footwear at the office. No reason for a man not to do the same. In the early days of touring when bike shoes had metal cleats I would also take a pair of sneakers to use when off the bike. When hiking and bouldering I would wear heavy boots for the approach and then switch to climbing shoes for the rocks. Not a big deal to take this approach.
It is not unusual to see women in running shoes or even boots in the city and they are carrying their dress shoes in a bag. They change their footwear at the office. No reason for a man not to do the same. In the early days of touring when bike shoes had metal cleats I would also take a pair of sneakers to use when off the bike. When hiking and bouldering I would wear heavy boots for the approach and then switch to climbing shoes for the rocks. Not a big deal to take this approach.
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03-17-24, 02:42 PM
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It is not unusual to see women in running shoes or even boots in the city and they are carrying their dress shoes in a bag. They change their footwear at the office. No reason for a man not to do the same. In the early days of touring when bike shoes had metal cleats I would also take a pair of sneakers to use when off the bike. When hiking and bouldering I would wear heavy boots for the approach and then switch to climbing shoes for the rocks. Not a big deal to take this approach.
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03-23-24, 02:05 PM
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I've never felt the need for real cycling shoes but I suppose that could change when I start doing more riding. Currently, my time is being taken up doing a vintage bike restoration.
03-27-24, 04:42 AM
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Most of my riding is on tours, so I want a shoe I can walk in and wear sightseeing, and is light. Trail running shoes seem to be a close enough match for that niche. Finding them in plain, solid colors to lower the dork factor can be a bit of a chore.
03-29-24, 10:14 PM
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Skateboarding shoes with low, narrow toe profiles work well with toeclips and straps, forgoing cleats. Mine could be a bit stiffer.
I have some recessed-cleat SPD 5-10 stealth sneakers that have stiff soles, but are walkable. Many similar recessed-cleat MTB shoes are available.
For platform pedals, whatever works for you.
I have some recessed-cleat SPD 5-10 stealth sneakers that have stiff soles, but are walkable. Many similar recessed-cleat MTB shoes are available.
For platform pedals, whatever works for you.
