What Shoes for platform pedals?

[maryellen]

i have an old pair of diadora bike shoes with no cleat or whatever so i use those--the stiff sole makes a huge difference. if you want to stick w a more general pupose shoe, go for a stiff sole or add a stiff insole.

[CyclChyk]

You can get shimano shoes that have super stiff soles and no cleat attachments for about $50-$60. Don't know if you want to invest that kind of $$ but they offer great support for the feet, and they are designed for cycling so they don't have wide toe areas like most sneakers do.

[Dianyla]

Just get a pair of cycling shoes. You don't need to install cleats or clipless pedals just yet. Mountain bike specific shoes have tread on them and some styles are fairly comfortable for walking and look "normal" enough. Then when you're ready to make the leap (just do it! /subliminal) you'll already have the shoes and you'll be ready to go.

[SouthernBelle]

Although mine are cleated, I love my Lakes. They are suede and warm for winter Just don't put the cleat on.

[Kano]

Just get a pair of cycling shoes. You don't need to install cleats or clipless pedals just yet. Mountain bike specific shoes have tread on them and some styles are fairly comfortable for walking and look "normal" enough. Then when you're ready to make the leap (just do it! /subliminal) you'll already have the shoes and you'll be ready to go.

This is what I did -- I got the Specialized Taho shoes while I was still riding my old bike last summer, and then I had them handy to add the cleats to when I put the clipless pedals on my new bike this year.

Karen in Boise

[Hub]

Thanks chicks- I guess I'll continue shopping for shoes- Since I wear a 10 in ladies shoes- I think that translates to a 42, is that right?

[CyclChyk]

Thats about right. 42 = 10. I'm a 41, which is a 9.5.......

[Dianyla]

Thanks chicks- I guess I'll continue shopping for shoes- Since I wear a 10 in ladies shoes- I think that translates to a 42, is that right?

It might depend on how the shoes run for a specific brand. I'm a 10 US and my Sidis are 43 Mega. The Mega refers to wide width - if you have big flippers I can't recommend the Sidis highly enough.