Semi-New Rider...another shoe question

[Zen]

Once again I'm going to put in a recommendation for these.
Before you invest all that money give them a try.
$13 plus shipping

[kathybiker]

Once again I'm going to put in a recommendation for these.
Before you invest all that money give them a try.
$13 plus shipping

Thanks, good stuff.

[sundial]

Once again I'm going to put in a recommendation for these.
Before you invest all that money give them a try.
$13 plus shipping

Ok, if I had small feet I *might* give those a whirl. But since I don't, I'll stick to my shin eater platform pedals.

[mayanorange]

shin eater platform pedals.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks of them that way! I had forgotten how much I hate getting bit pedals until I got Fern. She's keeping her original pedals tho, so I'll have to learn to dodge better!

[ridebikeme]

I have been wearing Louis garneau shoes for several years now. They offer great customer service and have many models to choose from. LouisGarneau.com

[TinaFL]

I have been wearing Louis garneau shoes for several years now. They offer great customer service and have many models to choose from. LouisGarneau.com

Thanks. I really like the look of these and they are reasonably priced.

[TinaFL]

Once again I'm going to put in a recommendation for these.
Before you invest all that money give them a try.
$13 plus shipping

Is it hard getting your foot in and out? Do you wear sneakers with these or still a cycling shoe, but not the kind that clips to pedals?

[Zen]

I wear sneakers with mine and foot removal is no problem since there are no straps.

[nolemom]

I rode for 4 months with sneakers and then went to a platform/clipless option. I finally went to the traditional clipless in January and I only wish I had started there. I worried and fretted so much that I made it a much bigger deal than it actually was in the end. Be sure that the pedal is loosely set and you will have no real trouble clipping in and out. My only problem was that a few times I simply forgot to unclip (not at the beginning but after I had become more used to it). I provided some entertainment for the group when I fell over at a traffic light but they considered me a true cyclist when the first words out of my mouth were, "Is my bike OK?"

[tantrumbean]

I just bought a pair of Shimano MW-60 spd shoes (the women's specific ones)...was a bit of a risk, but they were on ebay almost half price and I had read good reviews about them, so I ordered a pair without being able to try them. Never had Shimano shoes before and I've not actually stuck the cleats on yet, but the fit and comfort of the shoes themselves is amazing! I thought my Nike's were comfy, but these...they could almost be custom made - really impressed!!!!

[kermit]

Welcome. I live in Miami and usually ride Key Biscayne. As far as shops go, there are a million. I have a great guy with Bike tech but also use other stores for different things. I have a narrow and long womens foot, and usually wear Sidi road shoes. I have actually bought them on ebay for the best price. But I know they fit. For womens shoes (and great sales on clothes), Specialized, LG and I think even Sidi, try Macks cycle and fitness off of sunset and US1. They have a good selection. Let me know when you are up and running. We will hit the Key.