The Shoe for Everything

Mosiki

I am looking for a cycling shoe that can be cleated in to (preferably Look Keo pedals) and also be worn as a normal walk around town shoe. I may have a few long distance cycles coming up which include overnight stays, so rather than require two sets of shoes I would like one pair that befits botht eh cycling and the periods of rest in between (walking to and from the pub).

Also, which is most advantageous, a small rucksack with a change of clothes (overnight bag basically with essential elements only) or small panniers with a change of clothes. Any examples are welcome.

Thanks.

Mosiki.

FatSh!te

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/Deal.asp

todays Cyclesuperstore deal - SPD though, so won't fit the Look Keo's

bags not sure, I use a Berghaus 30+6L which is pretty big....panniers probably would be better.

mgmt

Something like this perhaps

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-mt71-goretex-spd-touring-shoes/#more

C3PO

I think you will struggle to find shoes for "Look Type" pedals that will double as casualwear also! You will have a much bigger range of options if you go with SPDs. I have a pair of these Shimano shoes which I find are perfect for cycling to the shops (more usually the pub!) - nice stiff sole and very comfortable! There are plenty of other similar alternatives from all the big manufacturers

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46681

Lumen

Or....you could leave your shoes and pedals as they are and buy some really light shoes.

These lovely black folding leather loafers, for instance.



Or the most excellent Vibram Five Fingers.

TinyExplosions

Vibram's are NOT lovely, they are wrong on many many levels, and almost as bad as crocs!

Kav0777

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Vibram's are NOT lovely, they are wrong on many many levels, and almost as bad as crocs!

Are they "euro" though?

Captain Havoc

I just bring sandles with me.

studiorat

Just my opinion but, after a day on the bike it's probably not a good idea to keep wearing the same shoes in the evening.

Surely a pair of very light runners converse allstar or similar aren't too heavy?
I have a tatty old pair that flatten into any pannier or rucksack.

TinyExplosions

Kav0777 wrote: »

Are they "euro" though?

Not even close.... if anything they're "american"

Lumen

The Euro choice has to be espadrilles.



They were quite fashionable in the early 1980s, from what I dimly recall.

Or perhaps some shoe-espadrille hybrid.

Mosiki

studiorat wrote: »

Just my opinion but, after a day on the bike it's probably not a good idea to keep wearing the same shoes in the evening.

Surely a pair of very light runners converse allstar or similar aren't too heavy?
I have a tatty old pair that flatten into any pannier or rucksack.

Valid point, think I agree.

So now I need adivce on a Pannier & bag v Rucksack, bearing in mind my bike is a Pinarello with the wiggly forks which could cause problems with the pannier fit ?

AstraMonti

Mosiki wrote: »

Valid point, think I agree.

So now I need adivce on a Pannier & bag v Rucksack, bearing in mind my bike is a Pinarello with the wiggly forks which could cause problems with the pannier fit ?

You can't get proper panniers on that thing, you ll need something that attaches to the seatpost, something like that: http://www.topeak.com/products/Racks/RXBeamRack_w_side_frameE-Type (I can lend you mine to try it out if you like).

Mosiki

AstraMonti wrote: »

You can't get proper panniers on that thing, you ll need something that attaches to the seatpost, something like that: http://www.topeak.com/products/Racks/RXBeamRack_w_side_frameE-Type (I can lend you mine to try it out if you like).

They look pretty good (topeak range), whats the difference between teh V-Rack & E-rack ? I assume not much.

What size of bag do you have on yours Astra? Was thinking on the likes of this


I see cyclesuperstore have these, but maybe too big for the rack?

Dr_Colossus

What type of Pinarello do you have, bear in mind that seatpost mounted bags are not advisable on carbon seatposts.

AstraMonti

The E is a straight



The V is an angle so it can sit closer to the tyre.



I have the biggest bag, i think it's this one:http://www.topeak.com/products/Bags/MTXTrunkBagDXP (well the previous year model) and it works great for my shopping

Mind you it's not advisable to have it on carbon seatposts (mine is carbon and haven't got any damage, as of yet!)

nak

I personally favour these:



You will have to go with SPDs if you want shoes you can walk comfortably in. My husband replaced his DIY spd converse with these Chrome shoes: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/shoes/kursk-pro.html He is a courier and wears the non-SPD version all day for work and off the bike too. I think On Track on Cook St sell them now.

I wear my mtb shoes all the time, have spent many nights out dancing in them. The cleats on the road shoes didn't survive the same treatment.

blorg

I have been wearing a pair of Shimano SPD sandals as my only shoes since August 2010. If you are trying to tour on a road bike you want to keep things very light and one pair of shoes is a good idea. I have done it in the past with a saddle and bar bag but really had to keep it light (1kg front, 3.5kg rear.)

Mosiki

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

What type of Pinarello do you have, bear in mind that seatpost mounted bags are not advisable on carbon seatposts.

Its not carbon