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.
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10-07-2010, 01:59 PM #1
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10-07-2010, 02:04 PM #2
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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.
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10-07-2010, 02:09 PM #3
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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
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10-07-2010, 02:54 PM #4
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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.
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10-07-2010, 04:36 PM #5
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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!
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10-07-2010, 04:57 PM #6
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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.
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10-07-2010, 06:25 PM #7
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I have been commuting in Keens (both sandals and sneakers) for two years, the longest distance I've ever done in them was about 25 miles though. Russ Roca and Laura Crawford have been bicycle touring across the United States for about a year now (I think), and I remember a post on their blog about footwear. They both only packed one pair of shoes for the entire trip, and they were both variations of Keen H20 or Newport(?) sandals, with the addition of neoprene booties for really low temps and snow riding. I'm not a great runner, but I have done 2-3 miles in Keen sandals before, and always wear them for Hiking, too.
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