Shoes for toeclips and straps???
 

normally just wear almost any old thing as I mostly never ride more than 20 mi at a stretch. but have been looking for something stiffer, i.e. bicycling shoes to use with clips and straps. None of the neqw shoes I've seen will work as most have velcro straps that interfere with the clips. really just want normal lace up old shoes. anyone know anything about finding such a beast, or any info on what yer ridin?

-thnks
t

I've been in this exact situation for quite some time. I finally bought a pair of Specialized Sonomas. It's amazing how much nicer it is when you wear a stiffer soled shoe. The sole isn't thick and heavily treaded so they're quite comfortable to walk in. I highly recommend them.

Jim

Well I ride both clipless one one bike and Power Grips on another. With the Power Grip system I use the Hi-Tec Magnum. It has a brutal sole for traction, and is real comfortable. I just wish they made cycling shoes like this.

Links?!

http://www.magnumboots.com/htmlstart.php
The specific shoe is the Midnite Plus Tactical 3/4

This another great co. Rocky
http://www.rockyboots.com/

What I reccomend is waiting until http://www.sportsmansguide.com/ has their shoe blowout. Or if you cannot or do not want to Hi Tec has a factory direct store.

I have ridden Diadora Voyager for years now. They do have velcro but it lays very close to the shoe and have yet to get in the way. They have a slightly lugged sole which is good for walking and yet doesn't get hung up on the pedals.
Nashbar or Performance, I don't remember which had them.

fixedgearhead

Thanks for the links :)

i haven't tried any of their shoes, but <a href="http://www.royalelastics.com">royal elastics</a> makes shoes that are all slipons but stay tight with their elastic laces. i'm buying a pair soon so i can let you know how they work with riding when i'm home.

I like indoor soccer shoes...those work pretty good.

converse allstars!

Definitely not - those things are about as flexy as it gets. Even my beat old vans are stiffer than those.

I'm hoping someone comes up with a good idea soon, because these vans don't have much life left in 'em. High-top, preferably - my ankles get nervous when they're exposed.

with my loafish mid-top Nike basketball shoes I can flip the pedal and get into the cages fast... and they fill up the cage real nice for a good fit. if i wear my other running/tennis style shoes with a flatter profile i have trouble getting into the cages quick and they dont feel comfortable being loose