ronyex

What do you think would be a good pedal for touring , doesn't need to be light weight instead it should be durable at "extreme" conditions- water,frost and dust,with minimum maintenance .
Also shoes- comfortable-durable walkable and stiff soles (carbon ?)
I am willing to spend up to 150$ for the shoes and preferably less for the pedals.

motorhommmer

Shimano do a set which have a plastic bit either side which means that they can be used with ordinary shoes occasional basis - mdoel is Shimano PDM-424 or Shimano M536. this version aluminium frame Shimano PDM-545.
For shoes I am using Lake Sandals and I am a huge fan of these. Shimano also do a pair. I am using them all year round and hard to beat them. For touring they are well worth considering. A

Machka 

I use SPD pedals and Lake mtn bike shoes. The Lake shoes look sort of like hiking shoes and are comfortable for cycling AND for walking.

alanbikehouston

If a were going on a multi-day tour, I would use big, wide BMX pedals and light weight hiking shoes/boots. That way, I could easily get on and off the bike when I see something interesting. Such as a Krispy Kreme store, or a pond full of ducks.

wahoonc

I currently use a no name pedal with toe clips with an ollllld pair of Avocet touring shoes or a lite pair of hiking boots. I am upgrading to the Shimano PD M324 pedals which are SPD on one side and platform on the other for the quickie trips to the campground bath house or store. As far as shoes I will use a MTB style shoe with relative non agressive tread, not sure whose yet, my feet are narrow and hard to fit properly. I want something that isn't too stiff to walk a short distance in.

Aaron

Shifty

Specialized has a new touring shoe, made for SPD pedals and look very comfy. However, I have been using a Diadora Vagabond shoe for touring, they are comfortable, great for walking around in, and not too expensive. Performance carries them if you want to look at them from your computer.

tourbike

Call me old skool, but I'm still for your favorite pair of walking/hiking lightweight sneaks and toe-clips. In fact, I toured in Chaco sandals and toe-clips last summer. Never even wore shoes. Nice and breezy.
https://www.chacousa.com/products/Pro...ting.cfm?cID=3

The one's with the toe strap.
My 2 cents...

Belugadave

I agree with wahoonc on the dual function pedals. They are a little heavier, but they give you the option of the SPD side or the platform side. I use and like the Shimano "touring" shoe that has a recessed cleat so you can walk normally in them, but they are not as bulky as mountain bike shoes. I think mine are Shimano SH-T091,

Belugadave

I sent that reply before I was done. My shoes are several years old and I think have been replaced with the Shimano SH-T092.

ronyex

Thanks everyone for your replies, I should have mentioned that I want SPD pedals and shoes now the question is which.

Machka 

https://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...=1107816657914

These are the shoes I've got. I bought them in the spring of 2003 and wore them to tour Europe in the summer of 2003, then wore them cycling all over Manitoba and in some places in BC in the summer of 2004, then took them with me to Australia where I toured for 3 months with those shoes on my feet.

I'd have to say that they are more comfortable than just about all of my regular shoes .

Plus the price is good.

Blackberry

This might sound dumb, but make sure you get something that fits. Try them on with the kind of socks you're likely to wear most of the time. Personally, I don't like to buy shoes over the Internet or by mail order.

wahoonc

I am in full agreement on this one! That is why I don't have shoes...yet, waiting until I find a shop that has what I want in a decent size range....

Aaron

MichaelW

Carbon racing shoes are efficient on the bike but you cant walk on them.
I have used Shimano and Specialized Sonoma leisure shoes. The sonoma sucks as a walking shoes, it has no grip and the heel is badly designed with my feet. The shimano is good for extended day hikes.
Time is a good alt to SPD, a favourite with the cyclo cross crowd for its performance in mud and snow.
For extended expedition use you have to figure not only how reliable and strong your kit is, but what happens if it breaks. Bolts shear, midsoles crack, cleats wear. This is only a consideration for long duration, wildcountry tours.