Look at these shoes...

[Zen]

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23739
The cleat placement looks off-center.
Am I seeing this right?
Wouldn't that stress a knee?

[mimitabby]

doesn't look good to me either

[DebW]

It may be more a function of the length of pedal spindles these days. Maybe it has to be there to avoid bashing you ankle bones on the crank.

[Zen]

These don't look like that, Deb
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24192

[KnottedYet]

That cleat placement is rather odd, but I suppose it would compensate for the narrow-ish stance of standard pedals, vs the wider stance some women need.

Kinda think I'd rather mess with spindle length than with cleat placement, though.

[Wahine]

Not only that, the cleat placement is farther toward the front of the foot than what you would normally want. Looks odd to me.

[ehirsch83]

all i can say is.. the are made by schwinn... not exactly known for their great products.

[Zen]

Ahhh, but once upon a time they were.
Who never lusted after a Stingray or Varsity?

Anyway, now I think I've narrowed it down to either
the Adidas Diva (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24898&estore_ID=1511)

or the

Cannondale Roam (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19969&subcategory_ID=2120)

The Cannondales look sturdy but the Adidas look like they'd be cool on a hot day.

[sgtiger]

I have a pair of the Cannon Roams in a size 8 regular that I purchased last year. Very comfy. Feels like a sneaker but with a stiff sole.:D:cool: I did replace the original insert with a blue Superfeet insole though. It just makes the fit that much better for my rather-low-but-long-arched feet. Just so you know I have very wide feet - 7 1/2 EEE with narrower heals. These shoes fit me quite well even though they are a regular width, so if you have narrow feet they may not be for you. In fact, many of the wide width cycling shoes I tried before these pinched my feet.:(

[Trek420]

Looks odd to me.

Yes, but who cares about the fit ... and your knees ... and eventually your back ... and .... just lookit that price :D Clipless and so cheeeeap too. :rolleyes:

[emily_in_nc]

They may be on such a good sale because they are not good. I would be very wary of them -- I value my knees.

Emily

[KnottedYet]

I'm kinda diggin' those C'dale Roams....

[Zen]

They may be on such a good sale because they are not good.

Some brands/styles, yes (see the Schwinns).
Otherwise, it's inventory reduction time.

[emily_in_nc]

Some brands/styles, yes (see the Schwinns).
Otherwise, it's inventory reduction time.

Oh yes, sorry -- I meant the Schwinns. I have the opposite problem than these shoes seem to address. I have narrow hips and need as narrow a q-factor as possible (especially since my pelvic fracture), which means moving my cleats as far outboard as possible on my shoes. The Schwinns would be a big no-no for me.

Emily

[emily_in_nc]

Ahhh, but once upon a time they were.
Who never lusted after a Stingray or Varsity?

Anyway, now I think I've narrowed it down to either
the Adidas Diva (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=24898&estore_ID=1511)

or the

Cannondale Roam (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=19969&subcategory_ID=2120)

The Cannondales look sturdy but the Adidas look like they'd be cool on a hot day.

I have some very similar Cannondales from several years ago. They are comfy but feel very clunky and heavy to me -- more like hiking boots than bike shoes. I also had to shave a lot off the sole to work with Eggbeater Candies pedals, and still had some clipping in issues even after that.

I also have some Pearl Izumi MTB shoes that are a similar style to the Adidas Diva and like them MUCH better. I use Speedplay Frog cleats with them, and they completely recess so I can walk in them without contacting the cleat. They are lighter and sleeker than the Cannondales. I like the look of those Adidas a lot!

Emily