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Old 10-27-22, 06:58 AM
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Lightweight Shoe Recommendation

Because of some physical and balance concerns I have decided to swap cleated shoes and pedals for flat pedals and clips on my road bike - thought this would be a good forum to ask for recommendations regards light weight cycling shoes - thanks in advance .
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Old 10-27-22, 10:53 AM
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Confusing question, at least, to me... if you're moving to regular flat pedals, you can use any shoe in the world (maybe not stilletos). Is there a more specific attribute you're seeking?
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Old 10-27-22, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by blacknbluebikes
Confusing question, at least, to me... if you're moving to regular flat pedals, you can use any shoe in the world (maybe not stilletos). Is there a more specific attribute you're seeking?
I think there's a benefit to having a certain degree of stiffness with the shoes that plain sneakers don't provide - the hybrid or general biking sub-forums are probably a better place to pose the question - mtn bikers are accustomed to heavy lugged shoes I think .
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Why don't you just go to a couple shops and try some on?
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I use Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 shoes with my flat pedals.

https://www.specialized.com/pe/en/2f...=229233-155830
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Why don't you just go to a couple shops and try some on?
Small towns , small shops , limited inventory
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Originally Posted by Desert Ryder
I use Specialized 2FO Flat 2.0 shoes with my flat pedals.

https://www.specialized.com/pe/en/2f...=229233-155830
Thanks , they look nice - after 20+ years in the desert , son and family just moved to Florida and my first " 10 speed " was a '74 Raleigh Grand Prix .
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