Recommend me a pair of shoes (non clip in)

[cardiac case]

Hi All,
I ride a hybrid (Cannonade Quick 4) with Wellgo B144 pedals and am in need of a new pair of shoes. (45's)
I don't want Sports Direct / Muddyfox type stuff but neither can I go to the prices in my local Cannonade dealership, £100 upwards.

So 50 quid ish, and preferably somewhere I could try them on. Best I've seen so far is from Chain Reaction, but that's buying online, but would if I had to.

Thanks in anticipation,
Paul G

 

[S-Express]

Those are flat pedals? Practically anything will do. As with buying shoes for any other purpose, fit is the most critical aspect.

 

[mjr]

Go to another sports shop, or a shoe shop that stocks sports shops. Fit is most important than then I think ideally you want stiff non-shiny soles, like in some boxing or racquet sports shoes, and probably fairly solid to keep the rain out as we head into winter, unless you use waterproof overshoes. I've a pair of Lonsdale ones which seem OK but I think Sports Direct own them too now.

 

[vickster]

Try Millets or Go Outdoors for outdoorsy type shoes? Tk maxx sometimes have deals

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Walking shoes.

Or go to a bike shop and try some low end clipless mtb cycling shoes and simply don't fit cleats

 

[raleighnut]

Walking shoes.

Or go to a bike shop and try some low end clipless mtb cycling shoes and simply don't fit cleats

Often these shoes come with a solid sole that you have to cut away a portion to reveal the cleat bolt holes (using a 'Stanley' knife) just don't bother cutting this out and they have a full sole.

EDIT - Something like these,
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[Steam Pig]

Try Millets or Go Outdoors for outdoorsy type shoes? Tk maxx sometimes have deals

I've ridden flat pedals with walking trainer (vibram sole) and you have next to no grip due to the deep tread on the sole. I would go along the lines of a smooth-ish sole with a little tread, the boxing type shoe may work.
I find laces tend to be a problem too, I did see some shimano flat soled mtb shoes that have a Velcro cover which looked good, but a bit pricey

 

[vickster]

I've tried mtb shoes without cleats, super slippy as the cover is quite a hard unpliable plastic

Smooth soled trainers seem to lack stiffness. Trail running trainers can be ok. Best to shop around. Also depends on pedal preference

 

[S-Express]

Smooth soled trainers seem to lack stiffness.

Stiffness not so much of an issue when the pedal platform is so big..

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I've tried mtb shoes without cleats, super slippy as the cover is quite a hard unpliable plastic

Smooth soled trainers seem to lack stiffness. Trail running trainers can be ok. Best to shop around. Also depends on pedal preference

Never had hard plastic soles in the contact area so never had that problem.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Stiffness not so much of an issue when the pedal platform is so big..

So why would old school shoes for use with large pedals and toeclips be stiff?

 

[S-Express]

So why would old school shoes for use with large pedals and toeclips be stiff?

Because 'old school' racing pedals with cages were not actually that big. Compared it to the platform size on the Wellgo B144 (as in the OP) or similar large platform BMX style pedals. Those pedals are so big, you could land a helicopter on them.

 

[cardiac case]

Some very useful comments in this thread. I am taking note of all of them. Thanks.

Velcro flap is better than dangling laces.
Smooth soles are actually better as the studs on the Wellgo's really dig in and grip.

I looked at some shoes in a LBS, Micks in B st E, and they were the type where you can cut the sole. Two downsides, too many lace holes and
they did cost £75. Mmm, might have to pamper the wife. Unfortunately not in my size so would need to order.

Paul G

 

[vickster]

Have you look at the Five Ten urban cycling shoe range?

 

[mjr]

I find laces tend to be a problem too,

No problem: lace them so the knot is to the outside rather than the centre. http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/hikingbikinglacing.htm