proper cycling clothes

[rowan 46]

where can I get some proper cycling clothes suitable for a mature gentleman? and also suitable clipless shoes I have tried all the usual cycle shops. the shoes are the hardest things to find are they bespoke perhaps as i cannot find any.

 

[vickster]

What sort of style are you looking for?

 

[rowan 46]

something like this and perhaps mid to dark tan oxford brogues

 

[corshamjim]

I'm not sure what clothes you would mean. People of every age seem to wear lycra these days. Personally I wear (not cycle-specific) ronhill trackster trousers and a Madison jersey.

Regarding shoes, if you want a more traditional leather shoe the Dromarti or Quoc Pham are brands to look for I should think.

http://www.dromarti.com/

http://www.quocpham.com/

Or with less silly prices there's Exustar, for example:

http://www.exustar.com/product.php?t1s=11&level=2

or Shimano do a lace-up shoe, the MT22 which is good value (and my favourite):

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-mt22-spd-shoes-prod21267/

 

[corshamjim]

something like this and perhaps mid to dark tan oxford brogues

That isn't a mature gentleman - it's a tragic hipster.

 

[rowan 46]

That isn't a mature gentleman - it's a tragic hipster.

I admit the model is not mature but I thought the style was more appropiate to my advancing years. I wouldn't dream of posting a pic of myself so as not to frighten animals and small children. To the op I appreciate the links to the shoes but none of them are brogues. I will however investigate them more closely if brogues are not forthcoming so thankyou

 

[vickster]

Rapha? http://www.rapha.cc/shop/

 

[rowan 46]

those dromarti are rather nice

 

[rowan 46]

joking aside is there something like the dromarti at a reasonable price? most shoes look like they have been designed for olympic atheletes. One look at me and atheletic is not the phrase that comes to mind. I ususlly ride in rohan ultra lightweight walking trousers and something a little less sporty looking might be nice as a cycling top.

 

[Cubist]

If you like the breeks and stockings try Hoggs of Fife. Gentlemens Outfitters will sort you out with country clothing but will charge you eye-watering amounts compared with online country sportswear outlets:the following are retailers stocking Hoggs clothing. I can vouch for its value for money and wear at the pricepoint.
http://www.hoggs.co.uk/retailer.php

 

[Cubist]

Dromarti eh? Hmmmmm...

 

[rowan 46]

If you like the breeks and stockings try Hoggs of Fife. Gentlemens Outfitters will sort you out with country clothing but will charge you eye-watering amounts compared with online country sportswear outlets:the following are retailers stocking Hoggs clothing. I can vouch for its value for money and wear at the pricepoint.
http://www.hoggs.co.uk/retailer.php

thankyou more the thing I was looking for. just beause I ride a bike there's no reason for me not to look stylish.. blimey you were not joking about the prices I think an outfit costs more than my bike

 

[numbnuts]

What's wrong with Lycra, I'm nearly 60

 

[rowan 46]

What's wrong with Lycra, I'm nearly 60

on you probably nothing. on me well suffice to say I have recently put on a fair bit of weight due to the medicines required to treat an illness. over it now but lycra and me is not a good look at the moment

 

[vickster]

Condor do Rapha, some nice looking shoes on P6 too

http://www.condorcycles.com/Apparel/View-all-products/Page-6-18.html