The only dumb question is the question unasked. Welcome to the forums.
You can use pretty much any shoe with those pedals - I rode in indoor soccer shoes for years with them. But a stiffer soled shoe, like the shoes mentioned above, will have better power transfer and give less fatigue (and more ventilation) over long rides. Put on some sneakers and go for a ride. Also, you are showing them upside down, just FYI.
Originally Posted by
bikini
Hi guys,
I am pretty new to the world of online forums (I am not stupid, it's just that I have never posted or interacted in a forum before). This is my first post ever, so forgive me if I do something wrong - I am not even sure that my reply to this thread is the right way to do it - but the FAQ section doesn't work! - I actually don't have a reply, but a question.
I am not an expert - not at all! - of vintage bikes, but I got one, it's a Raleigh Gran Sport, I believe it was made around 1980. Anyway, the one I got came with the pedals you see in the pics. If I want to use these pedals in the right way, what kind of shoes should I use? Is there a place where I can get vintage (or new) shoes that go with this kind of pedals? And what exactly should I look for? What model? These are clipless, aren't they?
Any hint will be highly appreciated. And please don't take anything for granted. As I said, I don't know much about vintage bikes, except that I like to see them and I like that I have one myself now.
Many thanks,
Bikini