Footwear for commute

[vickster]

In my experience using SPD shoes on flat pedals is very slippy due to the hard cleat hole cover. Some sort of walking or trail shoe is probably best

 

[NorthernDave]

+1 for the Karrimor waterproof walking shoes. I've got a pair and they cope well with all but the wettest of weather.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

look delta pedals with a pair of shimano r131 shoes…

 

[shouldbeinbed]

In my experience using SPD shoes on flat pedals is very slippy due to the hard cleat hole cover. Some sort of walking or trail shoe is probably best

Yes, I have a Lidl MTB hard sole SPD compatible pair that are OK on flats but generally I would not choose a cleat friendly shoe on non clippy pedals. I've several pairs of now very dusty SPD shoes since committing back to flat pedals. The Lidl ones work mainly because they have a good thick ridged tread pattern akin to a walking boot and I prefer a quite toothy pedal.

 

[mcshroom]

I use SPDs on my commuting bikes with Shimano MT71 in wet/cold weather, or RT82 shoes in warm dry weather.

For flats I again would vote for the Karrimor walking shoes, they are a good solid sole and the waterproofing is pretty good.

 

[Stinboy]

I use Eggbeaters and Shimano mo63 shoes on all my bikes - the singlespeed, sunday best road bike and mountain bike

 

[mjr]

Doc martens

My vegetables have Airwear soles which I think DMs do too. They're fine for cycling and brilliant for walking but you realise you'll be sacrificing a little pedal power and responsiveness as they're fairly springy.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Flat spiky pedals and any shoe with a rigid sole.
Walking boots in winter.
I use cages but no straps on one bike, only on the right foot: cages on my left foot make my knee hurt - got a long standing orthopedic condition.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Toe clips and straps and a pair of brown leather lonsdale trainer-type-things. Fine for commuting and they look a bit like old-school cycling shoes to go with my 60s racer I've tried old running shoes but find they tend to rub on the cranks a little which can get annoying.

 

[Red17]

Flat pedals and waterproof walking trainers for me (currently Decathlon but also used Karrimor)

 

[markharry66]

High heels or stilettos

 

[Thursday guy]

Normal footwear at all times for me.

 

[Cumisky]

Decathlon MTB shoes, look fine with jeans, can walk in them and still clip in.

 

[ufkacbln]

High heels or stilettos

Are these yours?

 

[ufkacbln]

I use the MT71 for commuting and general use:

I use the MT 90 when touring and likely to be trekking across fields and moors:

Finally my summer sandals are the Keen Commuters