Best shoes for cycling and gym?

.ak

Anyone out there use their gym shoes to cycle in? Tbh I don't cycle enough to justify buying a pair of dedicated cycling shoes, but my current gym shoes tend to slip a lot on my pedals. So I want to get something that will offer me more grip but also something I can use straight in the gym/for running.

WillyFXP

Get grippier pedals rather than grippier shoes, there are plenty available.

not yet

Just get a set of cages and straps, the are 20euro max perfect for what you need.

.ak

WillyFXP wrote: »

Get grippier pedals rather than grippier shoes, there are plenty available.

That's what I was thinking. Would you recommend any pedals in particular? It's a MTB and I plan on doing some DH stuff over the summer.

not yet wrote: »

Just get a set of cages and straps, the are 20euro max perfect for what you need.

I had straps on these cage pedals but I took them off because frankly I hate straps. Just a psychological thing I guess, but I hate the idea of my toes being strapped onto the pedal, if in emergency I need to take my feet out it's awkward in the back of my mind. I know it's not really that awkward, but that's just how I feel so I never feel comfortable with them on.

Sally Wilson

you can go for
Shimano M088 MTB SPD Shoes

WillyFXP

.ak wrote: »

That's what I was thinking. Would you recommend any pedals in particular? It's a MTB and I plan on doing some DH stuff over the summer.

Best value I'd go for DMR V8, but make sure you buy extra grease for them, when new they dont come with enough. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/dmr-v8-grease-port-flat-pedals/rp-prod3177.

For something a bit more bling I'd get the shimano MX80 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/shimano-saint-mx80-flat-pedals/rp-prod82557

I've used both of these, both are very grippy in all conditions.

No Pants

WillyFXP wrote: »

Best value I'd go for DMR V8, but make sure you buy extra grease for them, when new they dont come with enough. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/dmr-v8-grease-port-flat-pedals/rp-prod3177.

I have a set of Wellgo pedals on my MTB, V8 or V12. I remember reading that they're made by the same folks that make DMR, but without the hefty price tag. My feet have never slipped off them. Bought them from CRC a number of years ago.

WillyFXP

No Pants wrote: »

I have a set of Wellgo pedals on my MTB, V8 or V12. I remember reading that they're made by the same folks that make DMR, but without the hefty price tag. My feet have never slipped off them. Bought them from CRC a number of years ago.

The main reason I'd go for the genuine V8's is the replaceable pins, the wellgos pins are fixed.

No Pants

WillyFXP wrote: »

The main reason I'd go for the genuine V8's is the replaceable pins, the wellgos pins are fixed.

Didn't notice that. I still have all my pins after six years.

.ak

Thanks for that, will check them out.

n00b question, but what's the grease for?

EB_2013

The grease is for the bearings inside to keep the pedals rolling smoothly.

I've a set of V8's and they're still fine after 3 years, never had to replace the pins yet. They are cheap enough to replace if something ever does go wrong.

.ak

So the pins really add a lot of grip? I always thought those sort of pedals only grip well to cycle shoes. The pins look tiny! :P

EB_2013

No, I use them with normal runners and trail/hiking shoes and they work grand. There enough pins on both sides to provide grip.

The only bad side to then is that if you slip and hit a shin off the pedals they can leave a nasty cut.