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Conference noted::bicycle

Title:	Bicycling
Notice:	Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:	JAMIN::WASSER

Created:	Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	3214
Total number of notes:	31946

1946.0. "Cycling shoes" by GALVIA::STEPHENS (Green Eggs and Ham) Sun May 19 1991 14:06

I have a question regarding cycling footwear. 

At the moment I train about 100-150 miles per week, and wear
an old pair of tennis shoes which I've always found give me good support. These
are however now ready for the bin, and I'd like to get a pair of proper
cycling shoes.

I'm also planning a 3-4 week touring trip, and understand that a pair of soft
touring shoes are preferrable to hard shoes. But I was wondering how suitable 
these soft shoes are for tough "out of the saddle" training?

Can anyone advise?

Thanks,
Patrick

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1946.1	A LOT O' MILES FOR A SNEAKER	WMOIS::C_GIROUARD		`Mon May 20 1991 08:07`	11
	Personally, Patrick, I commend you for doing that many miles on any kind of bicycle with tennis shoes! I'm not very familiar with the technical stuff connected to touring, but my guess would be you'd still like something with a stiff sole. Sneaker-looking cycling shoes are sold by a number of companies. The only difference being that the soles are stiff. Are you using clips? Chip
1946.2		LJOHUB::CRITZ	John Ellis to ride RAAM '91	`Mon May 20 1991 10:31`	14
	I use AVENIR touring shoes with toeclips. As Chip mentioned, they're much like running shoes but the sole is fairly stiff. I have no trouble walking in them and I have no trouble climbing out of the saddle. I used to wear a pair of running shoes. After the change, I noticed my feet didn't feel the pedals on the sole of the foot and my feet were more comfortable. NASHBAR and PERFORMANCE catalogs contain the kinda shoes you are looking for. Scott
1946.3	another vote	SHALOT::ELLIS	John Lee Ellis - assembly required	`Mon May 20 1991 12:01`	8
	Yes, you should be more comfortable and more pleased even on long tours (esp. on long tours) with a stiff sole. I wear cleats while on tour, except when in a town with a lot of sightseeing/walking. So check out the touring cycling shoes. -john
1946.4	2 cents	VAXWRK::OXENBERG		`Tue May 21 1991 14:15`	8
	I wear a pairt of Nike touring shoes. They're essentially a running shoe with a stiff sole. I've worn these on two-week bicycle trips averaging 50-60 miles a day. They were great! My 2 cents! Phil
1946.5	Thanks	GALVIA::STEPHENS	Green Eggs and Ham	`Wed May 22 1991 05:14`	16
	Re .1 > Are you using clips? Yes, so I would presumably need a shoe that is somewhat hard at the front. Re .2 > NASHBAR and PERFORMANCE catalogs contain the kinda shoes you > are looking for. Unfortunately I'm in Ireland and need them very soon, so this isn't really an option. Thanks for the advice. I will look out for the brand names mentioned. Patrick