Casual clipless shoes for 2020?

[Peruvian]

Just stand in the mud for a while and scuff 'em up on some rocks. Who gives a shit what your shoes look like anyway.

These aren’t just for riding the woods. My beater Sidis will still take that abuse. I’d hope the new ones can work around town as well.

Everyone cares what their shoes look like or there wouldn’t be 10,000 choices out there.

[biggins]

You should nordork in these to compliment your commuter casssual:


Edit: or just get NNN bindings on your pedals...

[TahoeBC]

Ride concepts are making some great shoes, got the transition last year and it’s the sturdiest shoe I ever had, built tons of trail in them, hiked all over granite and they are holding up great. I’ve completely destroyed Perl Izumi trans alps in 1 1/2 months as a comparison.

https://rideconcepts.com/collections/mens-shoes

[geomorph]

Go for the sandals

https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-SH-SD5-SPD-Shoes

[Vt-Freeheel]

I picture bunny in some of those ortho look shoes.


How about this? Even has a cool name! Someone usually has a code for Sierra.

https://www.sierra.com/adidas-outdoor-maltese-falcon-

or


https://www.sierra.com/pearl-izumi-x-alp-launch-mountain-bike-shoes-spd-


maybe


https://www.sierra.com/five-ten-hellcat-mountain-bike-shoes-spd-

[Peruvian]

That X-Alp Launch SPD might be just the ticket.

[Vt-Freeheel]

You could pedal to Starksboro>Fiddlehead>Foam and home without clacking around.

[XXX-er]

With Clipless shoes its even more important to have a great fit, I don't see how how you can get that on-line so order one of everything in 2 sizes and send it all back

[plugboots]

So peruvio- Isn’t this for your road bike tour in Provence? Why not just get lightweight casual shoes to put in your jersey pocket? It’s what I’ve done. Mostly because I love the power transfer of my carbon road shoes but whatever.

[Peruvian]

With Clipless shoes its even more important to have a great fit, I don't see how how you can get that on-line so order one of everything in 2 sizes and send it all back

If they don't fit, I can return them right down the street at the brick and mortar STP.

[Peruvian]

So peruvio- Isn’t this for your road bike tour in Provence? Why not just get lightweight casual shoes to put in your jersey pocket? It’s what I’ve done. Mostly because I love the power transfer of my carbon road shoes but whatever.

Not solely for that trip. As VT-F references above, taking the Kona Sutra LTD right out from the garage on a gravel growler with shoes that I can walk about the breweries with would be quite nice.

[plugboots]

I’m always afraid of leaving my bike unattended. Need a beater.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Bummer that I’m a US mens 11.

I'm more of an 11 in my regular day to day too, but 10.5/45 is ok for me for clipless usually. I have a kinda narrow foot though.

[Peruvian]

Thanks for all the feedback. Fellow mag optics hooked me up on a pair of Giro Privateers that will replace my Sidis when they finally fall apart.

[beaterdit]

For a more walk-friendly and casual look, check out the Giro Chamber2 if you're in the market again. Fairly stiff but have a nicely rockered sole and recessed cleat pocket. They walk nice and pedal great, and more importantly, they're bomber. They fit like a Giro, sounds like you know, they run a bit small and narrow. Good for a Sidi foot.