Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
Reload this Page >

Shoes with toeclips

Search
Notices
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear "I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft...As for me, give me a fixed gear!"-- Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 - 16 August 1940)

Shoes with toeclips

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-13-14 | 11:51 AM
  #1  
Bakersb's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
Good shoes to ride with toeclips

For cycling with toe clips, are there any staple shoes that are both good for both walking and riding? I have pretty much been religiously cycling with Toms when not on my clipless bikes. I want to get an alternative shoe, but im not sure thats good or not good.

Any suggestions?

Last edited by Bakersb; 09-13-14 at 12:22 PM.
Bakersb is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 02:14 PM
  #2  
AristoNYC's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 6
From: Manhattan

Bikes: AristoNYC's PedalRoom

how much walking do you plan on doing? mountain bike SPD style shoes are made to be walked in (not a lot of walking).
Chrome makes shoes with SPD attachments, I think other companies do too, just search.
AristoNYC is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 03:20 PM
  #3  
seau grateau's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL

Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block



Just tuck the laces inside so you don't die.
seau grateau is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 03:38 PM
  #4  
JamesCraps's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 334
Likes: 1
From: Canada
^ the "so you don't die" part is important
JamesCraps is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 03:56 PM
  #5  
jlafitte's Avatar
Pirate/Smuggler
 
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,184
Likes: 7
From: Marigny/Leucadia
Chrome makes plenty. I have a couple pairs that have gone two years, ~3000 miles and will probably last that twice over again.


Definitely tuck your laces.
jlafitte is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 07:51 PM
  #6  
europa's Avatar
Grumpy Old Bugga
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,229
Likes: 9
From: Adelaide, AUSTRALIA

Bikes: Hillbrick, Malvern Star Oppy S2, Europa (R.I.P.)

I wear skate shoes. Just like walking in normal shoes. Soles aren't as soft as runners which avoids numb spot issues. They tend to be fairly tough so the toe clips don't chop them around.
europa is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 07:53 PM
  #7  
Dave Cutter's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6,119
Likes: 13
From: D'uh... I am a Cutter

Bikes: '17 Access Old Turnpike Gravel bike, '14 Trek 1.1, '13 Cannondale CAAD 10, '98 CAD 2, R300

Originally Posted by seau grateau


Just tuck the laces inside so you don't die.
+1

YES.... this.
Dave Cutter is offline  
Reply
Old 09-13-14 | 09:36 PM
  #8  
heymatthew's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Sumter, SC

Bikes: Nashbar SSCX

I wear Supras low top skate shoes. They're not as thick as most skate shoes so they have a nice slim profile. They fit well and are comfy on and off the bike.
heymatthew is offline  
Reply
Old 09-14-14 | 10:09 AM
  #9  
Scrodzilla's Avatar
Your cog is slipping.
Titanium Club Membership
Sheldon Brown Memorial - Titanium
15 Anniversary
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA

Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle

I can't imagine a worse shoe to ride in than Toms.
Scrodzilla is offline  
Reply
Old 09-14-14 | 10:16 AM
  #10  
heymatthew's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Sumter, SC

Bikes: Nashbar SSCX

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I can't imagine a worse shoe to ride in than Toms.
+1
heymatthew is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-14 | 05:39 AM
  #11  
bmontgomery87's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 997
Likes: 0
From: Roanoke, Va

Bikes: 2013 leader 721. 2015 leader 725. 2012 fuji feather

i typically ride in chucks or my chrome shoes if I'm riding with clips/straps
bmontgomery87 is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-14 | 07:14 AM
  #12  
Cyril's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 958
Likes: 1
From: Southwestern, Ontario
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
I can't imagine a worse shoe to ride in than Toms.
Flip flops?
Bedroom slippers?
Slipper socks?
Cyril is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-14 | 08:49 AM
  #13  
Hyperbole's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Queens, NY

Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT

Originally Posted by Cyril
Flip flops?
Bedroom slippers?
Slipper socks?
Clogs?
High-heels?
Rain boots?
Hyperbole is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-14 | 08:53 AM
  #14  
Cyril's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 958
Likes: 1
From: Southwestern, Ontario
Attached Images
Cyril is offline  
Reply
Old 09-15-14 | 08:56 AM
  #15  
heymatthew's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 467
Likes: 0
From: Sumter, SC

Bikes: Nashbar SSCX

Air Force Ones...
heymatthew is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
capnjonny
General Cycling Discussion
3
11-11-15 06:25 PM
rekon
Road Cycling
16
05-22-14 12:42 AM
Custardcup
Fifty Plus (50+)
10
09-06-11 05:29 AM
jduvall
General Cycling Discussion
3
08-21-11 11:14 PM
illdthedj
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
70
04-01-11 09:28 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.