Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Shoes for clipless/cageless pedals

Hi All --

I'm running some nice MKS pedals on my fixed gear that I use for everything and I'm wondering if you have any recommendations on sneakers/shoes that have great grip for the old-school-type pedals with teeth -- no clips or cages used.

I don't like using cages so I'm really just looking for suggestions for a great sneaker if you have any. Anything you've used/currently use that works well? These shoes will get trashed so I'm not at all concerned with aesthetics.

Cheers

Are you running a brake? if not you really need toe clips to properly stop. Not skid, but to backpedal.

okay, preaching lesson over. Many use indoor soccer shoes, but I like running shoes when not running clipless

People seem to like Sambas.

Really, anything with a stiff-ish sole and not too much going on on the uppers (stuff that can get caught in the clips and/or straps) should work fine.

cages =/= clips!

learn *****!

all i can suggest to you .
is go clipless . buy some EggBeaters ( Crank Brothers ) and a decent pair of Sidi / Mavic cycling shoes . it will change your life , for the better !
:)
T

I do run a front brake --

Sambas, huh? Sounds good -- I'll check them out -- haven't had a pair of those in years.

Sorry delorean -- I think you're confused or something.

Sorry delorean -- I think you're confused or something.

No he is not, unless you're just using the spindles.

These are cages:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HYnFzap48-8/R58jqIGpfKI/AAAAAAAAALU/6aRgMBjuUFQ/s1600/Try%2BAll%2BPedal%2BCage%2BSilver.jpghttp://www.crupibmx.com/images/products/pedals/Rdcages.gif

These are clips:
http://www.tomhallent.com/catalog/images/steeldouble_toeclip_oppyx.jpg

Edit: But he did miss out on a teaching moment :hug:

No he is not, unless you're just using the spindles.

These are cages:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HYnFzap48-8/R58jqIGpfKI/AAAAAAAAALU/6aRgMBjuUFQ/s1600/Try%2BAll%2BPedal%2BCage%2BSilver.jpghttp://www.crupibmx.com/images/products/pedals/Rdcages.gif

These are clips:
http://www.tomhallent.com/catalog/images/steeldouble_toeclip_oppyx.jpg

Edit: But he did miss out on a teaching moment :hug:


Thanks, huerro.

I've reitred from teaching. ;)

ah, I see --

I second the Samba recommendation...I have two pairs, and while they do take some time to break in, they are among the most comfortable shoes I own, and are stiff enough to allow for decent power transfer.

skate shoes. gravis vans etc....

i'll assume you're talking about shoes for riding, just with toe clips and straps, and not clipless shoe/pedals. i always wear vans authentics, because they're cheap, flexible, light, and very thin/low profile. when i try to ride in other shoes, they seem too big and bulky. i'll also reccomend the vans skate hi's but those have got caught in my chain before, i guess if you cut off the inside part on the right shoe, you're golden, but all these shoes work best once you break them in after about a year or so.

http://www.footwearetc.com/footwear/items/MensCategoriesOutdoor-ClarksClarksMensDesertBootSandSuede_large_image1_4623.gif
Clarks Desert boots! Squishy but stiff sole. Amazing grip and comfort.

sambas ftw

http://bp0.blogger.com/_xfjGIb6tpAA/R0Jr_A8k5pI/AAAAAAAABdY/G3a_nn1LjCc/s400/uglyshoesssss.jpg

^^ seconded

hahah maybe he can just jam that platform by the rear tire instead of using a brake or pedals to slow!