Shoes for Cycling

[inkspot]

I prefer kitten heels myself...

Great advice! Stylish and oh so practical

My packing limitations really do limit me to only the one pair of shoes, which is why I'm looking for a more flexible alternative to my beloved cycling shoes.

I will definitely check out the Salomon trail shoes - they sound like what I might be looking for. It's good to know that custom orthotics fit, as I have those as well! Thanks, Jessmarimba!

[Melalvai]

I wear keens for cycling. They fit in my toe cages. They aren't stiff soled, I don't know how important that is but they are all I've ever used. They are comfortable for walking. I don't like running in them.

[indysteel]

I wonder if any brand of trail shoe would work gieven that they usually have a stiffer sole than a running show. IME, each brand has a particular fit. For instance, the only brand that fits me well is Vasque.

[shootingstar]

I have gone on 2 hr. hikes in my Lake cycling shoes. When I mean hike, over rocks and on trails. I wouldn't be thrilled running far in them. They are stiff soled with a tiny amount of flex. I wear custom orthotics.

I have a slightly different shoe. This is a more recent model.
http://www.lakecycling.com/mx101w-p-131.html

I wear these shoes daily when I get off and onto bike to do stuff.

[WindingRoad]

I'd say about any trail shoe would work you might just test ride it b/c if you are using toe cages some of those grippy trail shoe soles can be a pain to slide in and out of toe cages. You don't want to get snagged up.

[jessmarimba]

Yeah, I probably just like salomons best because of the pull lace with the pocket thing to tuck it in. My cycling shoes now tie and I've always been afraid of a lace disaster!

[PamNY]

What distances will you be cycling? I cycle in all kinds of shoes. I think trail shoes are great, though I don't know if you could run in them.

I save the kitten heels for dress-up, of course.