Preferred footwear for non-roadies (Flat pedals)

[Shearwater Missile]

I hadn't worn those trainers in decades, possibly early 80's.
But i bought a pair a couple of years ago when i saw a cheap deal for them on HUKD's. I'd forgotten how comfortable and hardwearing they are. After 2 yrs wear of cycling & dog walking, they're still going strong.
They dont look as cool as Nike's, but i'm long past worrying about sheet like that. Also the last pair of Nike's i had, they made my feet sweat like a pig.

I ran many a mile in those trainers in the 1980`s and they were as comfortable as any other running shoe I wore after them. I think that they tended to be slightly wider which fitted my feet better. Perhaps I ought to try them again for the bike.

 

[Smudge]

I ran many a mile in those trainers in the 1980`s and they were as comfortable as any other running shoe I wore after them. I think that they tended to be slightly wider which fitted my feet better. Perhaps I ought to try them again for the bike.

I take a wide fitting and they fit me fine. They're worth buying seeing as how cheap you can often get them for, think they were discounted to around £20 when i bought them.
Very breathable, they haven't become stinky like some trainers i've had in the past.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

On MTB flats, with all the spikey bits if the OP has the proper ones. I'll stick with SPD's - they hurt on a shin strike, but don't add in the 'attacked by a tiger' look.

From sunburn I assume you mean?

 

[burntoutbanger]

I'm sure I read on this very forum somebody recommending Crocs? Not had the courage to try them for myself yet.

I ride exclusively with flat pedals and have found any half decent walking shoe to give the best results so far.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I like to be at one with the bike.

Bare feet for me.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I like to be at one with the bike.

Bare feet for me.

Is that with two or three toe cleats?

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Is that with two or three toe cleats?

At my speeed? I’ll go for a slothful, 3 toe version.

 

[Jenkins]

At the cheapest end of the market, these Decathlon shoes for a tenner aren't bad and stood up quite well for me, even if they are sold as 'walking shoes'
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/nh100-mens-walking-shoes-black-id_8354268.html

Having then used Scott FR10s for a while, I've now been using Five-Tens for a few months and probably will stick with them for some time as they're comfortable off the bike as well. The Five-Ten Spitfires in brown are currently £54 at CRC, but if you have a spare email address to sign up with them as a new customer you can get a tenner off.

 

[Mrs M]

I really like Salamon speedcross.
On my second pair, first pair lasted years
Bargains to be had!

 

[andrew_s]

From sunburn I assume you mean?

You just get appropriate tan lines

 

[fossyant]

From sunburn I assume you mean?

Removed skin, not sunburn. Just check out the 'pins' used on flats by many MTB'ers... frightening....

 

[NorthernDave]

Karrimor walking shoes from Sports Direct.
Nice stiff sole, pretty waterproof and last ages.

 

[Moodyman]

I find normal trainers wear very quickly where they contact the the pedals.

Walking shoes fair a little better but still wear too quickly for my liking.

I've now moved an old pair of Shimano SPD shoes to flat pedal duties. I've reinstalled the cleat cover. They're stiff enough and the rubber sole is quite durable.

 

[SuperHans123]

Removed skin, not sunburn. Just check out the 'pins' used on flats by many MTB'ers... frightening....

Here are mine. The excellent DMR Vaults.
I am not an MTB rider but ride a Cannondale hybrid.
Coupled with said Five Tens, you simply do not slip off.

 

[fossyant]

Here are mine. The excellent DMR Vaults.
I am not an MTB rider but ride a Cannondale hybrid.
Coupled with said Five Tens, you simply do not slip off.
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Lethal. Maybe not on a hybrid, but rocky terrain on a descent, or you come off your bike, I'd rather not have those pins chasing me. My colleague at work has given up flats due to too many sketchy moments - he's an enduro racer, he also sports some nice scars from pedal strikes.