ralph12

I have a Raleigh MTB (which I use for just about everything, after equipping it with panniers and hybrid tires) that I've been riding with toe clips and straps for a while now; I really find that I get a much more efficient ride than I did with naked pedals, and standing up for hill-climbing is easier now. I'm sure one day I'll try clipless, but for now the clips are good enough.

I was wanting to know though, if there are any shoes that are meant for riding with clips, and if they're worth it over riding in sneakers or regular dress shoes? I normally just use some old tennis shoes or oxfords, or sometimes sandals.

kipibenkipod

Today a lot of casual bike shoes come with an option to add SPD clipless clits, but to do it you will need to remove a plate under the shoes. If you don't remove it, you get a spinning shoes
What those shoes will give you is more hardened sole, to convert more power to movement. They are stronger then regular shoes. As you will see, when using hardened sole, its a bit rigid when walking.
So check if you can feel free walking with them.
Specialized have some shoes like I described:
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqS...uipShoesCasual

jamawani 

Ankles -
Many shoes have a raised section at the ankle.
These are uncomfortable and can rub.
Try to find tennis shoes with a cut-out on the ankle.

ralph12

Thanks for the help!

Fredmertz51

Just bought these, I like them better than running shoes. Also got $3.00 off coupon from the coupon forum.https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true

MichaelW

I tried some Specialized Sonoma casual leisure shoes with toe clips. The sole lacks sufficient grippyness to engage the pedal and it just slips out the back.
The Shimano leisure shoes have a softer rubber compound sole and are quite effective.
Most trail shoes have a sufficiently stiff sole unit but some have too much grip and ****** foot removal.

freako

I second the Shimano shoes.