Originally Posted by
FrenchFit
Two of my favorites have been discontinued...drat. I have high hopes for the Merrill Trail Glove, since I often ride to the gym I want a shoe I can treadmill on, (or trail run, scramble), double duty so to speak. They have very little cush, but far more structured and hard soled than Tigers. And, currently on sale at REI. I did an hour run in them, thumbs up. But, not on the bike yet. They are tight everywhere but the toe box, which is wide - much different feel than most athletic shoes.
I love Merrel gloves as minimal running and general hangout shoes, but in my opinion they're particularly bad for cycling (though I havent done this much, as I run clipless). They're thin and flexible, and you can feel the edges of the pedals. They're probaly fine riding to the gym, bit I'd never expressly recommend them for cycling. They are however excellent shoes to carry while wearing bike shoes as they are light and compact.
For the OP I would recommend looking at the mountain bike market, like 5.10s.