What Shoes for platform pedals?

[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.