shoes and racks

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I got a pair of Adidas athletic shoes that have a thin sole and a criss cross strap that closes with velcro. (No laces hanging down.) They actually look like cycling shoes without the clips. I do not know what sport the are for. I found them at Ross. They fit into my half toe clips perfectly because they are not as bulky as regular lace up running shoes. Works for me. I did not want to go clipless because I can't put up with the falls it takes to learn. I had a torn ACL and it took a couple of years to recover. Zen suggested the half toe clips, and they work great because they are easy to get out of. It took awhile to get the knack for getting the second one on. That's all.

[moderncyclista]

Word. Good further ideas on shoes ladies.

What I like about the Chrome shoes is they have a "lace gutter" for tucking your shoe laces, fiberglass shank, and heel crash pad.

I know it sounds like I've joined a cult, but they make quality stuff. My messenger bag has been totally valuable in ways I can't describe.

Panniers are good too. You can find some quality stuff on Amazon that isn't too expensive. I'd love to get a pair of Ortliebs but they are crazy expensive (well, to me.) Velo Orange has nice bags but they are also, kinda pricey. Which often means quality, but isn't for everyone.

[Zen]

I got a pair of Adidas athletic shoes that have a thin sole and a criss cross strap that closes with velcro. (No laces hanging down.) They actually look like cycling shoes without the clips.

That reminds me of these Skechers

[GrassyRidge]

Hmmm, you've given me a lot of ideas. Right now I'm wearing a pair of keen shoes that I actually bought for work. They fit well with the bike, so they are now dual purpose! I've been looking at bike shoes but am not sure whether I want to go clipless or not. Decisions, decisions! Thanks for all the input!

[sarahspins]

Right now I'm wearing a pair of keen shoes that I actually bought for work. They fit well with the bike, so they are now dual purpose!

I'm sure people will laugh at me, but until I went clipless I wore a pair of Teva sandals! They were at least closed toe though (more Keen-like), not the two strap style most people associate with Teva's

It worked fine.. but I'm glad I moved on to clipless and real shoes.