Cyclists - what footwear do you favour?

[haZe36]

 

[Biddlybee]

With hindsight I wish I'd worn my Merrells Chameleon as they are pretty lightweight and have mesh in them so they let the air in.

Since it's got a bit hotter, I've been wearing my merrells.

Couldn't cycle in flip flops or sandals I've seen some peopel cycling in heels

When it's not hot, just DCs

No, because I am more evolved than everyone else, so have no hair or sweat glands.

Actually, I just sweat out of my massive forehead- it is extremely efficient

You sir, are odd!

 

[Epona]

For casual summer cycling I used to have things that were like trainers but with mesh sides, can't think of the proper technical term but they were for summer light-hiking and I got them from YHA or somewhere like that - protection for the sole and toes but plenty of airflow, especially at higher speeds.

 

[cybertect]

In London there's a lot to be said for cycling in steel toe cap boots. It lets you take a leaf out of the book of the motorcycle despatch guys, those brakelights are just so vulnerable when somebody cuts you up.

I've seen some peopel cycling in heels

2 birds, one stone

 

[tommers]

I bet you wear a team jersey too.

Do I fuck.

I'm rite cool, me.

 

[Biddlybee]

Where the fuck did you find them?

You couldn't even cross your legs.

 

[Boris Sprinkler]

sometimes work shoes and suit (if riding the girls bike in), on my bike I just wear some plimsoles (use metal cages/leather straps) and get into my suit at work.

 

[cybertect]

Where the fuck did you find them?

Found it on a design blog.

 

[Build_A_Fire]

Flat sole shoes, Vans or Converse.

Defo - I always wear trainers, nine times out of ten it's converse-type canvas ones - light and comfy as owt

 

[gentlegreen]

Defo - I always wear trainers, nine times out of ten it's converse-type canvas ones - light and comfy as owt

I find the soles too flexible.

Once you've had stiffeners, I don't reckon you can go back ...

 

[Geri]

For casual summer cycling I used to have things that were like trainers but with mesh sides, can't think of the proper technical term but they were for summer light-hiking and I got them from YHA or somewhere like that - protection for the sole and toes but plenty of airflow, especially at higher speeds.

That's the kind of thing I need. My Merrells are like that, but I don't really want to get oil on them so I could do with a cheaper version.

 

[Spark]

Couldn't cycle in flip flops or sandals I've seen some peopel cycling in heels

I sometimes cycle in heels - not far, just if i'm going out in the evening and travelling by bike. It's about the only time I would wear heels out, I don't bother if I'm having to walk anywhere. It works fine as the soles are relatively and the bit of the foot I pedal with is flat anyway.

I haven't cycled in flip flops but do sometimes cycle in birkenstocks.

usual footwear though is specialised cycling shoes although i'm not sure which model (which are spd compatible but i don't have spd pedals yet so they're just flat on the soles)

 

[baldrick]

these. mtb shoes but i wear them with my road bike mostly. really quite dislike most of the designs for road shoes, you can't fucking walk in them and they look stupid, imo.

 

[Geri]

Those are nice. Are they expensive?

 

[Biddlybee]

I sometimes cycle in heels - not far, just if i'm going out in the evening and travelling by bike. It's about the only time I would wear heels out, I don't bother if I'm having to walk anywhere. It works fine as the soles are relatively and the bit of the foot I pedal with is flat anyway.

I haven't cycled in flip flops but do sometimes cycle in birkenstocks.

usual footwear though is specialised cycling shoes although i'm not sure which model (which are spd compatible but i don't have spd pedals yet so they're just flat on the soles)

Ah, I might wear sandals if I had some. But all the heels I've got are definitely not for cycling in

 

[lighterthief]

These:

Birthday present, but around £50/£60 I think? Looks like they are the same ones Baldrick has, but different colour.

I also have pedals that have SPD fittings on one side and are just normal pedals on the other, so for work commute I'll wear my school shoes, and for longer weekend rides etc I'll wear the cleated shoes above.

 

[fen_boy]

These:

Birthday present, but around £50/£60 I think? Looks like they are the same ones Baldrick has, but different colour.

I also have pedals that have SPD fittings on one side and are just normal pedals on the other, so for work commute I'll wear my school shoes, and for longer weekend rides etc I'll wear the cleated shoes above.

Are they pretty wide? I have wide feet - most cycling shoes don't fit me. I had some Specialized ones once that were wide enough, but haven't tried any of the newer models.

 

[baldrick]

Those are nice. Are they expensive?

In the region of £60 i think, but they were a present

to be fair though, they are really nice and i wouldn't begrudge spending that kind of money if i needed to replace them. however i'm expecting them to last a good while, even if i do have to replace the cleats every now and then

lighterthief - ooh, snap

 

[lighterthief]

Are they pretty wide? I have wide feet - most cycling shoes don't fit me. I had some Specialized ones once that were wide enough, but haven't tried any of the newer models.

I have wide feet and they fit fine. Don't know how they scale up or down the sizes (I'm a 7).

 

[Cid]

Those are nice. Are they expensive?

There are quite a few cheap casual/cycling shoes out there... Just browse the shimano, specialized, Diadora, Pearl Izumi, Answer, 661 etc catalogues, find a model you like and search for the cheapest option in your size. Also check CRC, Wiggle etc (don't buy from Wiggle though, can usually find it cheaper).

 

[Geri]

Just ordered the same shoes as Baldrick and lighterthief!

Slightly different colour though:

And there was me not going to spend any money in July as I have to buy a stupid wedding outfit.

Anyway it's cheered me up a bit as I just had two cars try to drive into me head on and I was in a bad mood when I got home.

 

[baldrick]

nice one!

 

[Geri]

I hope they are wide enough!

 

[fen_boy]

I hope they are wide enough!

I've just bought a pair after trying them on in a shop and they are plenty wide enough for my weird flipper feet. I had to go up a size to a 46 though - the 45s were a bit small.

 

[London_Calling]

And there was me not going to spend any money in July as I have to buy a stupid wedding outfit.

tbf, it's pretty clear in this thread you've been itching to get the credit card out all week.

But hey, it's the 3rd of the month already!

Hope they fit.

 

[Orang Utan]

spds for me.
can't say i feel the need to have less on my feet in hot weather - my feet always feel the same

 

[Geri]

The shoes have come and they are too tight.

I should have known really. Oh well.