flip flops for cycling

[united4ever]

Find this very comfortable but nobody seems to do it. I imagine if you come off there is no protection. They are quite tight fitting around the toe so dont think the flip flops would slip off easily. Any reason not to do this? Had a bit of athletes foot and the wind between the toes is perfect to keep that at bay.

 

[ianrauk]

if you find them comfy... then..eer... fill yer boots.

 

[Doobiesis]

Are you crazy? Lol. There can't be any grip on the bottom to hold onto the pedal.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

If it works for you then do it. There's no uniform or dress code for riding a bike.

*goes to hide*

 

[Tin Pot]

Is this real?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Watch don't stub your toes, otherwise, if you feel comfortable, why not?

 

[Slioch]

and the wind between the toes is perfect

...and that's why I wear baggy cycling shorts on hot days.

 

[talisman50082]

Crazy, an accident waiting to happen.

 

[summerdays]

I wear Birkenstocks in the summer despite one of my colleagues tutting. One of the joys of cycling!

 

[Tin Pot]

Am I having an aneurysm?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I love cycling in sandals but it's not worth buying a pair of cleated cycling sandals when the average UK summer only warms up enough for about a week's riding every year. I did once have a bizarre accident involving sandals and a low obstacle in the cyclepath I was on. It resulted in a lost big toenail (I looked all over to see whether I could find it) and a lot of blood. The nurse at the GP's really didn't want to look at it, so much so that she didn't.

 

[ayceejay]

Did you know that Jesus cycled from Bethlehem to Mecca with heel clips attached to the back of his sandals?
I am sure that on his second coming he will be clipless although some will push the flip flop heresy.

 

[Turbo Rider]

Did you know that Jesus cycled from Bethlehem to Mecca with heel clips attached to the back of his sandals?
I am sure that on his second coming he will be clipless although some will push the flip flop heresy.

Think he's more likely to go around upturning people's pedals for wearing cleats, etc, if 'history's' anything to go by...

 

[Slioch]

I think, on balance, that cycling in flip flops is acceptable providing you have a beard and/or wear tie-dyed teeshirts. Obviously the longer the beard, the more acceptable it is.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Did you know that Jesus cycled from Bethlehem to Mecca with heel clips attached to the back of his sandals?
I am sure that on his second coming he will be clipless although some will push the flip flop heresy.

BMX Flats. Skateboard shoes. Especially for that Galilee-Jerusalem commute.