Commuting Shoes
#26
Here's your ticket, https://www.dromarti.com/
Personally, I wear cycling shoes, then change into street shoes that I keep at work.
Personally, I wear cycling shoes, then change into street shoes that I keep at work.
#27
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Lots of good advice here, thanks.
I'm a medical student and work at a different hospital or learning site every other day it seems. I certainly don't have an office and only rarely have a locker. I use my commuter bike as a nasty weather road bike too - so I like having some clip-less peddles on it and don't want to go with toe clips. I think I am going to have try the crazy conversion of some really big sole leather shoes to custom SPD. I'll let you all know how it goes.
I'm a medical student and work at a different hospital or learning site every other day it seems. I certainly don't have an office and only rarely have a locker. I use my commuter bike as a nasty weather road bike too - so I like having some clip-less peddles on it and don't want to go with toe clips. I think I am going to have try the crazy conversion of some really big sole leather shoes to custom SPD. I'll let you all know how it goes.
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IMO,
There's lots of shoes out there for commuting. One good shoe is Diadora Caymano's. However, they can be a little pricey for just a commuter shoe. (~$80-90)
The best bang for buck shoe that can be used for commuting right now, without having to take out a second mortgage...
Sette Outlaw. Now on SALE for $40 at Price Point.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/177...-Shoe-Grey.htm
The feel just like regular shoes for walking, yet plenty stiff for riding. They also have a wider heel for walking. Comfort is a definite plus with these. I bought mine only a week ago, and absolutely love them.
There's lots of shoes out there for commuting. One good shoe is Diadora Caymano's. However, they can be a little pricey for just a commuter shoe. (~$80-90)
The best bang for buck shoe that can be used for commuting right now, without having to take out a second mortgage...
Sette Outlaw. Now on SALE for $40 at Price Point.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/177...-Shoe-Grey.htm
The feel just like regular shoes for walking, yet plenty stiff for riding. They also have a wider heel for walking. Comfort is a definite plus with these. I bought mine only a week ago, and absolutely love them.
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#29
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I'm going to move some pedals with PowerGrips to my commuter bike and see how that goes.
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#30
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Very good point. I tried it once and it's a little like walking around in the same shoes/socks after one's stepped in a mud puddle and got a 'soaker'. No thanks. That's why I keep shoes at work and just change when I get there. Been doing it for years. If you're running errands and have to be on/off the bike, walk around on pavement, in/out of stores, post office, etc. touring shoes are what you'll need as previously stated. Upon arriving at work I change shoes, socks, clothes...everything. Hang the cycling clothes on hangers and they're dry by the time my shift's over.
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I've had Look and now I have SPD on my weekend bike. I like SPD better.
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Sorry, but unless you're on a really long bike trip or in a race, just plain old platform peddles can suffice. Also, the hassle of having to either carry another set of shoes or stash them somewhere at work? No, I'll just peddle in whatever heels happen to be on my feet at the time.
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