shoes

[gavroche]

how many of you actually use road cycling shoes? I still use normal trainers but am seriously considering buying road cycling shoes, although i still use the old fashion straps.
Can you use any cycling shoes wih them?

 

[jowwy]

i use road shoes on both my bikes - the felt commuter and the raliegh roadie

 

[musa]

Cycling shoes tend to come with cleats for spd or spd sl the sole of cycling shoes are designed to be 'grippy'

go the full hog pedals the lot

 

[vickster]

I use Specialized Sonoma on flat pedals, smooth sole. stiffer, bit slippy when wet, sure they'd be fine with clips (and you can always add SPDs later)

 

[MattHB]

I use MTB SPD's as I need to walk from the bike shed at work to my office. But I need to walk so often in my shoes I can't imagine ever being able to wear fully road shoes. I prefer the style of MTB SPD's better anyway, plus they seem to be cheaper

 

[smokeysmoo]

Lake CX236C shoes for summer use, (don't wear them often )

Northwave Fahrenheit GTX boots for commuting/winter/cold/rain etc

I use SPD-SL on both. I don't walk much off the bike so bulky cleats don't bother me

 

[DCLane]

I use Specialized BG Expert road shoes: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/bg-expert-road-shoe-ec025551 with SPD-SL on the main bike.

For the MTB I just use trainers, the same with the winter hack. However - next winter will probably see me with boots, again on SPD-SL.

 

[Rob500]

Hi Gavroche.
I've started using SPD pedals & shoes. The shoes are excellent tbh. Just like wearing trainers. Previously I was using the old fashioned straps. If you're going to continue with the straps then I'd reccommend a pair of stiff soled normal trainers.

 

[James D]

I use SPD's on both my road bikes and my mountain bike. Hwever I do use MTB shoes as they have grippy soles and are easy to walk in. Make the switch, you won't regret it...just takes a bit of getting used to. I couldn't imagine riding in normal shoes now!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

For commuting I use steel toe capped boots with toeclips and straps, for running errands I use trainers and clips and straps and for Club/leisure rides I use cycle shoes, spd's, with clipless pedals, Time free Rides.