Search for Commuting / Touring Shoes

nash wrote:
:: "Alan Hoyle" wrote in message
:: ...
::: On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:29:41 -0500, BobT wrote:
:::: I searching for a wide cycling shoe for commuting (mostly) and long
:::: distance
:::: touring. My wide feet do better with wide shoes.
:::
:::: Currently, I'm using a wide Shimano road shoe while riding my road
:::: racing bike and a wide Lake mountain bike shoe on my commuter. I
:::: don't like the Lake shoe for commuting because it has a cumbersome
:::: combined lacing, large flap, 3 strap velcro closure system.
:::
::: I have the same shoes (I have wide feet as well) and was annoyed by
::: this issues as well. I solved it by replacing the stock laces with
::: a pair of elastic shoe laces. While that wouldn't solve your other
::: complaints, it makes it a good deal easier since I only have to mess
::: with the velcro straps.
:::
::: -alan
:::
::: --
::: Alan Hoyle - - http://www.alanhoyle.com/
::: "I don't want the world, I just want your half." -TMBG
::: Get Horizontal, Play Ultimate.
::
:: I ignore the laces on my Specialized MTB shoe. I also, just use the
:: top velcro, the one or two lower ones cut off the circulation after
:: 10 minutes. I have flat feet and poor circulation. Cannot even wear
:: skates and biking is a problem that way so in a way I need the
:: wider option too.

Yeah, I ignore the laces on my lakes...I just untie them and use the straps.
The flap isn't a problem and I can make the straps rather loose.

On Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:29:41 -0500, BobT wrote:

I searching for a wide cycling shoe for commuting (mostly) and long distance
touring. My wide feet do better with wide shoes.

Currently, I'm using a wide Shimano road shoe while riding my road racing
bike and a wide Lake mountain bike shoe on my commuter. I don't like the
Lake shoe for commuting because it has a cumbersome combined lacing, large
flap, 3 strap velcro closure system. I also don't like it because is has a
very aggressive tread that makes it hard to but shoe covers over for when
it's wet and or cold. They also look weird to non-cyclists.

I am looking for a shoe for commuting / touring with these attributes:

1. Available in wide width
2. Looks somewhat like a "normal" athletic / running / walking shoe.
3. Relatively simple closure system - simple lace-up or just 1 or 2 velcro
straps
4. Non-aggressive tread similar to typical walking or running shoe, no
spikes
5. Comfortable for walking or hiking a bit.

I have searched extensively for such a shoe without success. Does anyone
have any suggestions?

Nashbar has a bunch of shoes on sale right now. Lakes are known as being
good for wide feet. The hiking shoe style Lakes seem to be popular with
trail maintenance crews, who ride many miles into the wilderness, then
spend hours walking, working, and standing around.

Matt O.

BobT wrote:

1. Available in wide width
2. Looks somewhat like a "normal" athletic / running / walking shoe.
3. Relatively simple closure system - simple lace-up or just 1 or 2 velcro
straps
4. Non-aggressive tread similar to typical walking or running shoe, no
spikes
5. Comfortable for walking or hiking a bit.

I have searched extensively for such a shoe without success. Does anyone
have any suggestions?

Many of the Lake shoes come in wide.

I've ridden a pair of MX 101's (wide) into the ground (I need EEEE
shoes). They've been pretty comfortable, and I believe they meet all
your criteria.

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=33 (toward the bottom)

My only caveat is the soles could be stiffer. If you're a lighter
cyclist or less of a masher than I you should have no problem.

--
Dane Buson -
Support your local church or synagogue. Worship at Bank of America.

Dane Buson wrote:
BobT wrote:

1. Available in wide width
2. Looks somewhat like a "normal" athletic / running / walking shoe.
3. Relatively simple closure system - simple lace-up or just 1 or 2 velcro
straps
4. Non-aggressive tread similar to typical walking or running shoe, no
spikes
5. Comfortable for walking or hiking a bit.

I have searched extensively for such a shoe without success. Does anyone
have any suggestions?

Many of the Lake shoes come in wide.

I've ridden a pair of MX 101's (wide) into the ground (I need EEEE
shoes). They've been pretty comfortable, and I believe they meet all
your criteria.

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=33 (toward the bottom)

My only caveat is the soles could be stiffer. If you're a lighter
cyclist or less of a masher than I you should have no problem.

And Nashbar has them on sale for $60 (in certain sizes anyway).

--
Dane Buson -
Real Programmers don't play tennis, or any other sport that requires
you to change clothes. Mountain climbing is OK, and real programmers
wear their climbing boots to work in case a mountain should suddenly
spring up in the middle of the machine room.

"Alan Hoyle" wrote in message
...
I have the same shoes (I have wide feet as well) and was annoyed by
this issues as well. I solved it by replacing the stock laces with a
pair of elastic shoe laces. While that wouldn't solve your other
complaints, it makes it a good deal easier since I only have to mess
with the velcro straps.

-alan

--
Alan Hoyle - - http://www.alanhoyle.com/
"I don't want the world, I just want your half." -TMBG
Get Horizontal, Play Ultimate.

I like the elastic laces suggestion. Thanks.

BobT

"Dane Buson" wrote in message
...
I've ridden a pair of MX 101's (wide) into the ground (I need EEEE
shoes). They've been pretty comfortable, and I believe they meet all
your criteria.

http://www.lakecycling.com/Category.aspx?CategoryID=33 (toward the
bottom)

My only caveat is the soles could be stiffer. If you're a lighter
cyclist or less of a masher than I you should have no problem.

--
Dane Buson -
Support your local church or synagogue. Worship at Bank of America.

These shoes look great. Somehow I've missed this model in the past or
didn't recognize that they were available in wide sizes.

I'll order a pair.

Thanks,

BobT