Advice for oldie

[RoyC]

Just started cycling again after a 50 year lay off (I am 71). Got myself a Sirrus comp hybrid and was wondering if anyone could recommend me a pair of cycling shoes. I do not want clips or cleats at my age but the trainers I am currently wearing are getting old so looking for something new. Are there any cycling shoes to fit the bill or should I just get a pair of trainers?

 

[fossyant]

That's not old. You should see the old farts on here.

You ideally need a touring shoe like the Specialized Sonoma

 

[mjr]

Stiff soled shoes and rubber pedals. Toothy pedals eat soles.

 

[vickster]

If you are a size 42 and happy with women's ones...

http://www.bikeplus.co.uk/p/25807/Specialized-Sonoma-Womens-SPD-Shoe

Giro offer various trainer type cycling shoes

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/clothing/giro#,p:1,c:Clothing > Shoes > Road Cycling

 

[vickster]

Then you would need to watch eBay, they've not made them for about 3 years at least

 

[HertzvanRental]

Check out the Exustar range. They have shoes that are like "old fashioned " cycling shoes. They take concealed SPD cleats but can be worn without and don't need any clips on the pedals, if that is what you prefer.

 

[RoyC]

Thanks for the feedback folks, looks like a pair of trainers with a flattish/firm sole is going to be best for me then.