Shoes, trainers all round cycling trekking.

[rhb123]

Can anyone suggest a not too expensive shoe that would be ideal for cycling, and walking for the summer months? Or are sandals better, and then wear socks?

 

[vickster]

Assuming you mean flat pedals not clipless, I use trail running shoes, lightweight ones with a thicker sole than a running trainer.
Try Decathlon
Sandals with socks

 

[Oldhippy]

Quality walking boots do it all.

 

[Kingfisher101]

Any waterproof walking shoe will do it. Go to Go Outdoors/ Blacks/ Decathlon and try some for size.

 

[HobbesOnTour]

Can anyone suggest a not too expensive shoe that would be ideal for cycling, and walking for the summer months? Or are sandals better, and then wear socks?

Decathlon do simple trail runners type shoes that I find OK for both in terms of value, quality and comfort. My preferred ones, though, are an Ecco trail type shoe that is very light and very well ventilated.
I also wear sandals on the bike and don merino wool socks when the weather is cool, cold or wet. Not great for walking great distances, though and maybe not for rough stuff.

Quality walking boots do it all.

Just on this, and it may well be unique to me but I wore boots all the time. Working, walking and on the bike. When I changed to non-boot footwear I had a lot of problems with my ankles, namely that they had become quite weak and failed to support me at times. This occurred around about the time I started upping my cycling distances. It may or may not be related.

 

[All uphill]

I've learnt the hard way that footwear with flexible soles is a very bad thing for cycling.

I now have some very stiff Shimano sandals that are excellent in summer and use decent quality trainers the rest of the time.

 

[Jameshow]

ASICS, Adidas and new balance for me!

 

[Andy in Germany]

I need extra ankle support because I went and damaged my ankle in my 20's so I tend to wear whatever good quality boots I can get from the local charity shop. I also use these to stop said bots sliding about:

 

[MichaelW2]

Treking style shoes have sufficient stiffness for cycling. Pick ones that fit your feet, wallet and rainfall level.
The sole pattern should be grippy enough for your pedals but should not slot in and restrict movement.
Reflective bits are a bonus.

 

[mustang1]

Running shoes for me with a thick sole. They are bendy but I seem to be ok with them (I ride my MTB with large platform pedals). They're great for walking but I primarily bought them for running.

After an MTB (or muddy run) ride, I'll hose them down and let the washing machine do the rest. 24 hours later they are dry from the heat of the radiator.

They were about £50 some years ago so that shows I didn't run in them too much

 

[sevenfourate]

I need extra ankle support because I went and damaged my ankle in my 20's so I tend to wear whatever good quality boots I can get from the local charity shop. I also use these to stop said bots sliding about:

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Interesting Andy….

I’ve got ‘full’ toe clips and straps on the Gravel / best road bike. Just platform pedals on the MTB (So I can touch-down easily and quickly ! And have just fitted the very same 1/2 toe-clips to the commuter as a halfway house for better / constant foot positioning, less tendency to slip etc whilst still being able to release out easily at traffic lights / train lines or even doing short trips etc. We’ll see how that works out in time….

 

[dan_bo]

I used something like

https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/footw...RhWgZnybFK3LE3m2YNvGPJqWagKrShcBoCAIMQAvD_BwE

On my last 3 peaks ride. Ace shooz.

 

[Scotchlovingcylist]

Not sure of your budget but I find my Solomon walking shoes are decent for flat pedals. Light but strong enough and dry very quickly