Squeezebox

If your sandals or touring shoes are comfortable to walk in, are they so flexy as to offer little support for the soles of your feet?
disclaimer! I did mention a have a foot problem that needs very stiff shoes.

Biketouringhobo

I have bone spurs in my both heals

mtn.cyclist

I tour in walkable mt. bike shoe with recessed cleats. They could function fine for lighter walking. I do like to get out of those to give my feet a change and to let the shoes air out. I take either a pair of Teva sandals or a very light pair of New Balance minimalist running shoes. Both or comfy and adequate for hiking.

stevepusser

The Nashbar sandals are more flexible than the Shimano ones overall. The Shimano ones were stiff enough for me to get up 26% switchbacks standing on Ebbets Pass in the Sierra, but they flex ahead of the pedal contact (toes) in order to make them comfortable for walking.

Biketouringhobo

My post is for off the Bike use! non-SPD like Teva Terra Fi 4 Saddals


I would not walk in SPD Shoes on Amtrak Train/Greyhound!

stevepusser

Well, would not, or could not, Sam I Am?

Anyway, I was replying to the 'Box's question, as should have have been obvious.

I had no trouble taking public transportation in the SPD sandals or SPD mountain bike shoes, or hiking up a freaking volcano. If you have some sort of trouble walking in what basically are just fracking SHOES for the very short distances required to ride Amtrack or a bus, there are employees there that can provide assistance.

Have you ever done a tour yet? Are you still rejecting advice from those that have done quite a few?

nickw

I don't understand the logic. Besides being slightly stiffer than regular shoes, a lot of the commuter style SPD's (aka not carbon soled racing shoes) are functionally the same as any other shoe out there. I personally run these, do multi mile hikes, walk in stores and have worn them at work for an entire day, they don't feel that much different that my regular shoes.

https://www.rei.com/product/881856/g...c:cse_PLA_GOOG


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Biketouringhobo

Hey Steve

I am using Teva Pivot SPD DH/BMX Shoes

I do not want to walk in my Teva Pivot SPD Shoes at Camp, Amtrak Train, Greyhound Bus etc and
I have bad feet and I also want Free my Feet when I am off my Surly LHT when I take a Trip this Winter etc in 2017 Trip plans on the Pacific Coast Route and I was looking at Teva Terra Fi 4 Sandals and
Teva Terra Fi 4 Sandals


I was looking what Bike Touring Members are using Off the Bike!
Without using SPD Shoes

Biketouringhobo

I am using Teva Pivot SPD DH/BMX Shoes for my Shimano M545 SPD Pedals

I was looking to use Teva Terra Fi 4 Sandal for off the Bike use at Camp and
on Greyhound Bus, Amtrak Train
Teva Terra Fi 4 Sandals $100.00 at REI

nickw

Thats my point, save the $100 and just use one pair of close toed shoes for it all. I am not familiar with those DH/BMX shoes, but they are probably overkill for bike touring, heavy, stiff etc. Getting something lighter weight (similar to what I linked, there are many others) is what I have done for years. If you want something you can wear in showers/around camp, I'd get a cheap pair of flip-flops.

Biketouringhobo

I will say the Teva Pivot SPD DH/BMX is not not not a bloody overkill!!!!!!!!!!
and no longer made!!!! and msrp $150.00 paid $120.00+CA tax and S&H from https://www.jensonusa.com/ and my 2nd spare pair in my Storage unit and
paid $90.00+CA tax and S&H and I can walk in the Teva Pivot! and i am living
on a fixed income from SSI and SSDI and me getting the
Teva Terra Fi 4 sandals for OFF THE BIKE USE!<Highlight on Amtrak train,
greyhound bus, Camp! and I wear Hiking Boots to bulky to pack hiking boots

I do not wear flip flops!!!!!!!!!!!

Teva Pivot SPD DH/BMX Shoes 15.7 oz
walkable sole and cleat don't hit the ground


my Shimano m545 DM SPD Pedals

stevepusser

Yes, sandals are great camp/Amtrak/bus shoes. My feet sweat a lot, which is why I like sandals for both cycling and non-cycling use, plus they are so comfortable on the bike, but take the Tevas you have.

I never had any problem riding in open-toe SPD sandals--consider your fragile fingers also being much more exposed while on the bike.

Siu Blue Wind

Okay apparently the replies on this thread are upsetting you. Thread closed.