Looking for shoes that would work for the last two days. What are your recommendations for wet weather and cold windy weather shoes? Something to use all winter. I like to use my pedal straps, no clip ins.
What should I get? I don't mind spending the money for something I plan on using every week, all winter.
Permalink Reply by Holly on November 24, 2010 at 10:05am
Why would it be loser-ish to ride w/o straps and clips? I just happen to like having them, especially when it's wet because then I don't slip off my pedals. Always wearing a slim profiled shoe is sometimes a pain. I have a pretty good feeling this winter will be one without the toeclips. I want zee really warm feets!
jennifer james said:
ps. my long winter riding life so far I have not used straps or clips. Makes me a loser probably but have not had any trouble keeping going! J.
Permalink Reply by Sol on November 24, 2010 at 12:52pm
If you really want to keep the straps, I would suggest wool socks (with glad sandwich baggies over the socks on really cold days before inserring feet into the shoes) and then use any low profile leather loafer with a layer of mink oil (comes in a shoe polish type container and you massage it into the leather periodically with your fingers) as a water proofer. It is kind of like the brooks proofhide used to protect brooks leather saddles.