Grant Peterson's Shoes Ruse

[SadieKate]

I don't see anyone doing any debating.

It works for some. Doesn't for some others. That's the way the wheel goes round.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I don't see anyone doing any debating.

Now you're debating.

[SadieKate]

Yeah, but I'm right because it's red . . . .

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yeah, but I'm right because it's red . . . .

I don't get it, sorry.

I like my riding 'compromise' of using diagonal straps- they're snug and keep my feet from slipping off the pedals, but I still get to wear all my favorite comfy shoes and also my warm heavy insulated hiking boots in the winter.

[MartianDestiny]

I wasn't very impressed by most of his arguments. I'll stick to my clipless. But, hey, whatever works for him is cool with me.

[uforgot]

I guess I was just sort of surprised by it. Maybe I need to go read more of his articles, as you guys have probably already read them. I know there is the clipless vs non-clipless debate, and I do both, depends on the bike and what I'm doing. Now the stiff sole part was the surprise. I don't think I've ever heard that it doesn't make any difference. I've always heard otherwise, but then again, I have never even been close to an expert in cycling. Is there a raging debate somewhere over stiff shoes vs anything else?

Edit: Never mind. I missed the line about needing a stiff sole for a peddle as big as a soup spoon. It's regular pedals he thinks you don't need one for. No kidding. I'm through asking dumb questions now!

[msincredible]

My folding bike has half platform / half SPD pedals, I often just use the platforms when I am traveling as I don't always have room for the bike shoes. The only place I really miss the clipless is on steep climbs.

I'll even ride it wearing heels.