numb and cold at the tips of your toes

[Grog]

There are shoes out there that are more like regular shoes. They are often called "touring" shoes. You can find them, among other places, at MEC.

However they are usually offering much more flexible soles than regular road shoes, which is great for walking but not as great for cycling. I have a pair of Garneau touring shoes and I've found them to be of lesser quality than my regular road shoes... but they were also a third of the price. I can feel the pedal through the sole every time I push it down, and after a an hour or so it puts me in quite a bit of pain. I barely if ever wear them anymore. Too bad because it's a great idea. Instead I got a pair of Sidi Dominator shoes which are very very stiff and compatible with my SPD pedals.

(Yes, note that not every shoe is compatible with every pedal... Why is everything so complicated?)

[Tuckervill]

I have spinning shoes by Shimano, with nice stiff soles, but plenty of tread for walking. I don't feel the pedals in them.

Hubby has mountain biking shoes with nice stiff soles, that can be walked in, too.

Karen