Leather dress cycling shoes (SPD)?
11-24-07 | 06:51 PM
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Leather dress cycling shoes (SPD)?
Cycling has to have the ugliest accessories of any sport. I'd like to wear a hip pair of leather dress shoes to work that are SPD compatible for my 13-mi. commute. Does such a thing exist?
11-24-07 | 07:05 PM
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Probably not. There are some pretty nice looking "casual" shoes to be had though.
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
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https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
Why not leave the good looking shoes at work?
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...untain%20Shoes
Why not leave the good looking shoes at work?
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11-24-07 | 07:14 PM
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11-25-07 | 02:06 AM
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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!
11-26-07 | 12:14 PM
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11-26-07 | 03:45 PM
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07-18-08 | 10:38 AM
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I also just leave a pair of shoes at work that I change into, or carry them with me when necessary. I don't want to think about how sweaty your feet would get biking in dress shoes. I have a pair of normal-looking, spd compatible shoes, but I only wear them around when running errands on my bike.
07-18-08 | 10:56 AM
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What's the issue with just carrying the shoes you want to wear with you? In my case, I'm carrying a full set of clothes to change into, so shoes and a belt are just part of that (also a towel and washcloth to use when I shower).
07-18-08 | 09:12 PM
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07-18-08 | 09:46 PM
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Years ago you could get a cobbler to install cleats into your leather-soled shoes for longer touring rides. I don't know if it's still done nowadays. It may not be a good idea to cycle in fancy dress shoes without taking proper care with good polishing, using cedar shoe trees to absorb moisture and never wearing the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Those are the basics for just wearing them, but for cycling in them I'm clueless....
07-18-08 | 11:29 PM
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I like clipless
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