no, but I did type "clip" instead of cleat..thanks

If I'm riding any distance I'll use cycling shoes with slotted cleats. As you've noticed, shoes with soft soles get uncomfortable on road pedals. You might consider a platform type pedal if you want to use soft soled shoes. Two of my favorites:

Campagnolo Triomphe


Lyotard model 23


Sadly, neither one remains in production, but this is the "Classic and Vintage" forum...

New Vans Supercorsa shoes coming out this spring, I may try to get a pair.

I've been using sambas and some cheap leather tennis shoes i got from target for $10

Don't forget yellowjersey has the cleats for toe clip shoes.

I've found platform pedals work better than the tradition Campy Record style design, but the rear plate can still be uncomfortable with soft-soled shoes.

What I've found to work are Adidas "Col d'Izoard" out of production touring shoes, Adidas "Team Adidas" sneakers, and Puma "Lab II" sneakers. They all have smooth uppers and soles, and a fairly stiff sole. Not as stiff as a Diadora leather sole road shoe, but good enough. I still get significant discomfort from the rear plate from the touring shoes - maybe they are breaking down after 20 years.

Hey I have those pedals! Are the considered good?



I ride those pedals on my 10 speed or MKS-GR9 on my single speed. Always with Adidas Sambas.

I like them. And they seem to be popular with collectors. Pairs in good condition always seem to fetch a good price on eBay.

This supports my belief that Sambas are essentially the do-all chuck taylor's for active people.

I wear mine everywhere....work, biking, mow the lawn, out to dinner...so yeah pretty much the same places I'd wear Chucks

The Pumas are nice too...Its nearly identical, just different color choices.

Everything. Mostly New Balance sneakers or Sketchers leather shoes. But I ride with whatever I'm wearing.

Back in the day, Adidas Stan Smith tennis shoes were my favourite for clipped riding... a well made leather upper and a stiff sole made for a great riding shoe that never seemed to wear out.

They still make this shoe to it's original specs (it's probably the best selling shoe of all time) and they sell for $60.00.

I'll throw another vote in for Stan Smith's. The sole is relatively stiff, the nose is low profile, and the stiff leather uppers are nice for dealing with tightened-down straps.

I also like these (Adidas Madrid):

Stan Smiths... Only bought by those "in the know" these days.
He and Rocket Rod; those were some matches.

I sold shoes when I was in college, and there has always been a dedicated core group of folks buying Stan Smiths, and it's easily been 30 years.

My understanding is that these just have basic vans soles which makes them useless for any serious cycling or people with foot issues.

I currently use: Pony mexico '77
though mine are a different colour. The upper is very nice full leather. I have to say the soles were effed up on mine but I had the local cobbler slice and correct that and put shanks in them. nearly inflexible now. I broke one shank because my right leg is a beast and the left is really weak (long story leg shortening surgery)... anyway they are perfect with shanks put in, which I consider essential for any street shoe to be useful for cycling.


I am very excited to buy a pair of these when I can find them available: