Shoes for toe clips

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Would a pair of Lakes work for you?

Maybe one of these:

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=41

Ugh. Sorry, no.

or these:

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=42

The MX90, which DebW also suggested, is pretty similar to what I already have, but minus the one velcro strap over the laces. It's OK, but ideally I'd like something that does not support a recessed cleat. I just looked at mine, and it's only 1/4" of increased thickness in the sole, but it's enough to bother me.

or these:

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=43

Maybe, but probably not.

What I'm really looking for is just a completely different concept from what everyone seems to be selling these days. My Shimano ATB shoes are suede and nylon, and as I recall I originally got them because I needed something warmer for winter in central Illinois. For that, they were worth the trade-off. They really are not that bad.

But I live in California now, and don't have to deal with real winters. I keep finding myself squeezing into my Batas instead. It's like riding barefoot, but protected.

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