Originally Posted by
AusTexMurf
Don't think that I have tried the newer type or the Power Grips mentioned. Actually hadn't really considered them because if I am not cycling, I rarely if ever wear traditional shoes. In other words, I am sure they work fine for most folks. And would be a huge benefit to commute or hop on the bike in any shoes. Problem is, I don't like to wear shoes.
I am usually barefoot in the summertime, even when running. When I am not barefoot, I wear Vibram Five Fingers almost exclusively.
Because they have soft or no tops and individual toes, cages/traps have not seemed very comfortable to me. I love being barefoot or in my VFF's but they are not ideal cycling shoes. So, in my case, I ride Shimano A530's or M324's for use w/ my VFF's on shorter rides.
About the only time I wear shoes is for cycling. And then SPD's. The system just works for me very well.
I have gotten rid of my road shoes and Look pedals for road riding as well. Just no reason other than racing, IMO.
Yeah, for me, I need something I can walk around in and agree the road shoes are only good for racing. Not to say that they can't be used but there are better choices. I like MTB shoes for their stiffness and I just remove the clips. I do use the clipless only when I go on long tours where I won't be getting off the bike for long periods of time. For commuting, never.