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What Footwear?

  • 11-08-2014 9:02pm
    #1
    BrianJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I've just taken up cycling and and I'm wondering what footwear should I buy? I just have a mountain bike and do 20-30k once or twice a week mainly on the road and have been wearing a pair of Aldi trainers :-( Is it just standard trainers I should be wearing? I'm not keen on spending huge money as I can drop hobbies very quickly...


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  • #2
    Cianmcliam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 715 ✭✭✭Cianmcliam


    You really need something with a very stiff sole.

    If you can get to a local Lidl some still have mountain bike shoes for €25, seems like a fairly stiff sole in them. You would need MTB pedals and cleats, you can get those from Chain Reaction Cycles or Wiggle for around €20-25 for the set.


  • #3
    Micilin Muc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,842 ✭✭✭Micilin Muc


    I wore standard trainers for years without any trouble when I just went for spins on my mountain bike. Only thing is that air vents on running shoes may make your toes colder on a windy or cold day.

    If you find yourself upgrading to a road bike in a few years, by all means go for cycling shoes so you can clip into the pedals - you'll get more power into every stroke.


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