cycling shoe question
03-25-08 | 05:29 PM
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I am an incurable.
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cycling shoe question
Hi all, this is my first post in the commuting forum, and am hoping you guys can help me out.
I am looking for a new set of shoes, and I was hoping to find something really walkable for commuting. Does anyone have any suggestions? The idea is that I want something I can wear all day if need be instead of having to change shoes like I do now.
I am looking for a new set of shoes, and I was hoping to find something really walkable for commuting. Does anyone have any suggestions? The idea is that I want something I can wear all day if need be instead of having to change shoes like I do now.
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03-25-08 | 05:31 PM
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That's disgusting!
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From: Winnipeg MB
Bikes: 2007 Giant TCR, Frankenbike Mtn. bike that I built to my own spec., 1987 Peugot PB 16 fixed gear conversion
The Specialized Taho.
Super light, super comfy, and they don`t stick out too much.
Super light, super comfy, and they don`t stick out too much.
03-25-08 | 05:51 PM
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Cheese
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From: Starkville, MS
Bikes: Trek 520 & an old huffy mtb
If you like sandals, the lake cycling sandals are very comfortable. They're pretty much all I wear. Took them canoeing/camping/hiking over spring break and my feet were very happy. I'm a big sandal wearer though, so when I think about shoes, sandals are the first thing that come to mind. 
03-25-08 | 05:53 PM
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Trans-Urban Velocommando
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From: Lenexa, KS
Bikes: 06 Trek 1200 - 98 DB Outlook - 99 DB Sorrento
I use Shimano SH-MT20s. I've had them a little over a year, about 4,000 miles on them, and quite a bit of walking.
03-25-08 | 06:12 PM
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I use Shimano M021s. I have sneakers at work, but the cycling shoes are so comfortable that sometimes I've forgotten I was wearing them and noticed I wasn't wearing my sneakers halfway through the day. I really only change because the Shimanos are very dirty most of the time, not because they're not comfortable.
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03-25-08 | 06:20 PM
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03-25-08 | 08:06 PM
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Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
I'm wearing a pair from adidas that look pretty much like a pair of sneakers.
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...t/33/159/11209
https://www.bikesomewhere.com/bikesom...t/33/159/11209
03-25-08 | 08:22 PM
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
03-26-08 | 12:36 PM
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I am an incurable.
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From: Champaign, IL
Bikes: IRO Mark V pro (RIP), Bianchi Giro, Giant Xtc1, Redline Conquest Pro, Kelly Deluxe singlespeed.
Thanks for the help. I might try and order some of the specialized. I currently wear their road and mountain shoes, so I know their shoes fit me well.
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03-26-08 | 12:49 PM
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From: Plano, Texas
Bikes: Panasonic DX4000, Bianchi Pista
With cleats for eggbeaters, the treads of the shoe are long enough to prevent
most floor-scraping.
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03-26-08 | 01:55 PM
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03-26-08 | 04:08 PM
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Cannondale Roam, sold at REI. Too thin for a Minnesota winter but otherwise very nice. I've walked a few miles at a time in them.
03-27-08 | 07:18 AM
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CRIKEY!!!!!!!
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I use the cheap end of Shimano's SPD (mountain biking) shoes.
I find them comfortable enough to be in them all day long, and I get a lot of mileage out of them.
I find them comfortable enough to be in them all day long, and I get a lot of mileage out of them.
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