Originally Posted by
Walter S
I've been riding clipless for ages. But that has me bringing more than one pair of shoes when touring or just in general. I want a setup where I can travel lighter and be more fluidly on or off the bike without much concern for my current footwear. I also hope to find warm feet in cold weather to be less challenging.
I have some pedals and steel cages with dual straps on order. What about shoes? Is there anything more ideal than an ordinary pair of running shoes for touring in warm weather? Should I look for something with a stiffer sole?
I use cages as well. I've worn a pair of Shimano MT34's on my last two tours and will wear them again this year. They were about $100 when I bought them but a Google search shows them for as low as $60 now. Fiberglass reinforced polyamide. EVA foam with nylon lining. They weigh 1lb 6oz for the pair. I've found I can walk and hike in them so they're my do everything shoe. They do have the clipless pedal deal built into them but I've never used it.
