Shoes for Cycling

[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.

[girlsubobscura]

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.

[Catrin]

I wore Keene Commuters for my BMX pedals - so of course they did not have cleats and they were perfect for those pedals. Then I went clipless and had cleats installed...and found that I strongly dislike them for use with clipless pedals. They are not stiff enough, squeak and are mushy on the pedals. And that was on the spinning bike, I am not going to try them on the bike.

[sundial]

In the summer I wear my regular Keen sandals (non-cycling type) and in the dead of winter I wear Merrell hiking boots--both of which are paired with BMX pedals. I can walk and hike in both shoes.