What shoes?

[Saracenlad]

As an old timer, I still use my toe clips and a loose strap. For shoes i have a pair of Umbro bowling shoes! (Yes, really) They are very comfortable and have a good flat, stiff sole. Unfortunately they are getting well worn and as an old timer I like to have clean shoes! Any ideas welcome. A friend has suggested Trail Running shoes?

 

[raleighnut]

As an old timer, I still use my toe clips and a loose strap. For shoes i have a pair of Umbro bowling shoes! (Yes, really) They are very comfortable and have a good flat, stiff sole. Unfortunately they are getting well worn and as an old timer I like to have clean shoes! Any ideas welcome. A friend has suggested Trail Running shoes?

You can get cycling shoes with a portion that needs to be cut out in order to fit cleats just don't bother cutting that bit out.

 

[MichaelW2]

Modern running shoes can have excessively bouncy soles and uppers that wear under toe clips. My old standby was Hi Tec Silver Shadow, could be a bit stiffer but never wore at the uppers. They sometimes do a stiffer trail version.

 

[BigMeatball]

crocs

 

[vickster]

As an old timer, I still use my toe clips and a loose strap. For shoes i have a pair of Umbro bowling shoes! (Yes, really) They are very comfortable and have a good flat, stiff sole. Unfortunately they are getting well worn and as an old timer I like to have clean shoes! Any ideas welcome. A friend has suggested Trail Running shoes?

I use trail running shoes. As comfortable as the SPD cycling shoes I used to use

 

[raleighnut]

Or 'old school' cycling shoes are still available,

 

[Grant Fondo]

Or 'old school' cycling shoes are still available,

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With the appropriate headgear, of course