Grant Peterson's Shoes Ruse

[Trek420]

I've read that some find him oh I dunno opinionated? When you build one of the worlds best bikes you are entitled to your opinions

I've never met the guy. When Knott and I went on a pilgrimage to "the shrine of steel lugged bikes" we saw his bike.

Does that count?

As for the shoe debate while I ride clipless most days but I have to agree with him in some ways. On the advice of my LBS (hi Chirs!) I got BMX style pedals on my freewheel mixte. Well really he chose them, I had no say in the matter.

They are shockingly surprisingly grippy. I'd consider them for my commuter and probably never miss the clipless.

Riding with a broken toe I need the support of a stiff sole and that alone is a benefit to bike shoes.