Surprised to see Vans mentioned here, more than once. That said, they do now have a bike shoe, well BMX anyway. It is supposedly designed for bikes and pedal grip specifically - "VDFPR (Van Doren Factory Pedal Recipe) - This is our latest proprietary gum rubber compound, specifically formulated to enhance pedal grip and durability. Tested and approved by the Vans® innovation team and the top factory team riders, VDFPR is only available on BMX Wafflecup™ construction." I picked a pair up in a store and they are noticeably stiffer and heavier than a normal Van's sneaker (which are very flexible) but I doubt as stiff as many bike rider would be looking for?