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Put them on and try them, When you fall off pick yourself up and try again,
Cycling shoes.
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After read your post Jay clock you've made me think twice about using them. As said before I don't really like using cleats or tow straps and these cycling shoes I've been given don't really have much grip on the hard sole's.It makes me wonder about the little grip they will offer on my pedals when pushing hard on them. If they also don't offer any real power transfer through the harder sole's I think it would be a much safer option to just continue to use my trainers instead. Many thanks to you all for the advice given ( it's always appreciated ).
Johnny :-)
vickster
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Then they are SPDs, less likely to be completely smooth soled as these are more the Moutain Bike / commuter / touring type rather than pure 'road shoes'
Are they a bit like these?
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/3c/f2/02/3cf202e01d0df08f760e60f641fdc5c8.jpg
Cycling shoes really are designed to be used with cleats and clipless pedals, so probably best to stick with your trainers if not wanting to go clipless
AndyRM
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If you don't like clipping in don't bother with the shoes. Forget the power transfer nonsense.
jay clock
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Something like this without cleats and toeclips will be much better than trainers https://www.evanscycles.com/special...esvaid=50080&gclid=CNyK27zgtdICFUOfGwod12UCqg
vickster
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I'm not convinced cycling shoes work on flat pedals, the cleat covers are slippy. I tried in the past but trying to grip gave me hideous cramp, just went to clipless
Some sort of stiff soled walking shoe or trail running probably better (and likely less than £80)
@johnnyb47 are you actually having issues with trainers? If not, no need to change really even if you do have free cycling shoes given that the power transfer bollocks is just that!
jay clock
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But those ones I linked to are basically stiff soled trainers .. Recess is hidden by a removable cover that needs cutting out with a Stanley knife..
vickster
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Yes but that recess is a hard plastic and is thus slippery with no grip. I have older Tahoes and tried with Sanomas which have the same cleat cover
If the OP is fine with his trainers, then there's no need to spend £80. I just find flat pedals and a really stiff sole gives me bad toe cramps if not clipped in (and also if clipped in but less so and not so quickly, I have v tight calves and stiff ankles which don't help)
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AndyRM
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As a vague thought, another option could be astro boots. Slightly stiffer than a trainer, knobbly sole for good grip on the pedals.
Adi5 are good - I often wear them to football so I don't have to mess about changing shoes.
Adi5 are good - I often wear them to football so I don't have to mess about changing shoes.
I've definitely made my mind up now that cycling shoes are not for me. I will though bare in mind that the next pair of trainers I buy will be bought with a harder sole and more suitable towards cycling. Unless I progress into the next Chris Froome ( and pigs will fly lol ) i would consider them.
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Put them on and try them, When you fall off pick yourself up and try again,
Truth!!
We have all done it, it's that ohh crap moment just before you topple over
