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Tdub 04-22-05 12:44 PM

Shoe recommendations with toe clips please.
 
I usually ride clipless, but I want to be able to hop off my bike and go right to work. I can wear sneakers at my job.

I was just wondering if anybody had ideas on what works good with toeclips.

jnbacon 04-22-05 01:10 PM

Adidas Sambas worked for me.

dobber 04-22-05 01:22 PM

I've found most indoor soccer shoes work just fine.

Mueslix 04-22-05 02:15 PM

I generally wear nothing but sneakers. Anything without a giant basketball sneaker sort of toe works.

RonH 04-22-05 03:24 PM

Since you ride clipless, why not get some Egg Beaters and wear mtn bike shoes that look like sneakers. That's what I do.

Tdub 04-22-05 04:00 PM

I checked out the Sambas, of course they don't have my size, but they are along the lines of what I need. Regular sneakers have really fat heels now and I kick my chainstays all the time. I might try some different indoor soccer shoes. we'll see.

jnbacon 04-22-05 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by Tdub
I checked out the Sambas, of course they don't have my size, but they are along the lines of what I need. Regular sneakers have really fat heels now and I kick my chainstays all the time. I might try some different indoor soccer shoes. we'll see.

Try online. I got a good deal on the last pair I bought, using froogle.

nesdog 04-22-05 04:50 PM

I used tennis shoes and that worked fine until I started extending my rides out beyond 30 miles. At that point, I started to get hot spots because sneakers have a very flexible sole. I purchased Lake Mtb Shoes and used them without cleats. Easy to walk in, no problem.

When I finally switched to clipless, I got Frogs and used the same shoes. Since I don't ride to work everyday, I leave whatever shoes I'll want to use in my office the day before.

Sheldon
OCR2

Mueslix 04-22-05 06:53 PM

You should check Zappos.com. In addition to soccer shoes, a lot of the "lifestyle" sneakers are good for cycling.

MichaelW 04-23-05 06:04 AM

For everyday toeclip shoes, anything with a clean profile will work.
Avoid knobbly soles, protruding bits of stuff (eg lacing systems)on the uppers. Some of the lighter weight trail shoes work very well.

el twe 04-23-05 11:00 AM

Vans "Old Skool." Nice low profile, comfortable, and not horribly casual.

SpokesInMyPoop 04-23-05 01:08 PM

maybe 'Roos?

I have a pair of 'roos that are nice and stiff... I was thinking aboooot getting pedals and clips fer 'em. Anybody ride w/ 'Roos??


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