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Old 08-31-12 | 06:33 PM
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Trifusion
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Originally Posted by rsnelson
Just out of curiosity, why are you thinking about getting bike shoes, what benefit are you looking for. (Not trying to stir anything up, just curious)
My story in case others are similar:
1. I am using an old pair of running shoes that one of our dogs loves to chew on so they don't look all that great so I was thinking about getting a pair of shoes just for biking.
2. I got caught in the rain a couple of times and the running shoes don't dry out very fast so I'm wondering if bike shoes might be better.
3. I only use the shoes for biking, I have separate dress shoes at work I change into and other shoes for while I'm at home, my bike shoes are a pair of good running shoes that have done there time and were replaced long ago.
4. I bike about 20-25km a day so I figure a pair of shoes might be a good idea, I know when I started running and went to the Running Room for good shoes they made a big difference not in speed but comfort.
5. My ride has only about 5-6 stops, one short walk of 100m (no bike riding bridge) and walking on and off a light rail train.

I'll probably get the shoes at MEC (Canadian version of REI), if you see a pair you think is good (or bad) let me know:
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/Footwear.jsp

This pair is the closest match to my bike (cause you know that's important!):
http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Cycling/Footwear/PRD~5028-176/northwave-fighter-sbs-cycling-shoes-mens.jsp

Thanks for all the comments.

Greg
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