I am a beginner looking to buy some shoes and would appreciate any thoughts and advice.
BasicalIy I like touring. Apart from the odd overnight trip I can really only cycle on Sundays. When I cycle I look to go on a round trip of at least 100k. When I'm staying somewhere overnight I'd like a shoe I can use to walk about the hotel etc.
I use toe clips and have absolutely no desire/time/courage to change to the shoe-clip thingy. I know, I know, how great they are but I'm an old dog set in my ways. Please allow me this.
I'm looking for comfort, both on the bike and if walking and a show with some degree of protection from rain. Getting my shoes wet on the first day of a tour ain't fun. Aesthetically I'm not really bothered.
I've been searching online and am thinking about the Keen Austin, Keen Austin Pedal, Keen Jasper and the Salomon MT71 GoreTex Touring Shoe. What are your thoughts on these?
If I buy the Austin shoe should I buy the regular shoe or the SPD compatible one even though I won't use it?
Thanks
BasicalIy I like touring. Apart from the odd overnight trip I can really only cycle on Sundays. When I cycle I look to go on a round trip of at least 100k. When I'm staying somewhere overnight I'd like a shoe I can use to walk about the hotel etc.
I use toe clips and have absolutely no desire/time/courage to change to the shoe-clip thingy. I know, I know, how great they are but I'm an old dog set in my ways. Please allow me this.
I'm looking for comfort, both on the bike and if walking and a show with some degree of protection from rain. Getting my shoes wet on the first day of a tour ain't fun. Aesthetically I'm not really bothered.
I've been searching online and am thinking about the Keen Austin, Keen Austin Pedal, Keen Jasper and the Salomon MT71 GoreTex Touring Shoe. What are your thoughts on these?
If I buy the Austin shoe should I buy the regular shoe or the SPD compatible one even though I won't use it?
Thanks