regular shoes for cycling
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Run and bike. Probably running shoes then?
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they're right. As far as cycling goes, sneaks is sneaks. Doesn't matter much. Any soft-soled shoe is going to be a compromise, but you can manage, especially with appropriate pedals. You want something you're comfortable running in. Everything else being equal, a shoe with a firmer sole in the forefoot will be a little better for cycling than one that's very thin and flexy there.
let me be a little bit more specific, but JCavilia thanks good info there.
I will be using the shoes about 80% cycling, the other 20% would be walking, running, jumping over walls, shooting, boxing.
I'm going to be using the shoes in a police bicycle training class.
I will be using the shoes about 80% cycling, the other 20% would be walking, running, jumping over walls, shooting, boxing.
I'm going to be using the shoes in a police bicycle training class.
My beater/commuter bike has rattrap platform pedals, and my favorite running shoes to wear on those are the Nike Pegasus. They have a waffle outsole, and the rectangular "studs" on the bottom of the sole help keep my shoes in the preferred position on the pedal. Being running shoes, they are not particularly stiff though these are probably the stiffest running shoe I use since I actually prefer a flexible go-fast feeling shoe for running.
Not all shoes work well for all people though. Maybe if you're doing it for police work, try using the shoes you'd be on patrol with.
Not all shoes work well for all people though. Maybe if you're doing it for police work, try using the shoes you'd be on patrol with.
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Most likely the bikes have some kind of platform pedal although you don't mention pedal type. For what you want Shimano, Keen, Addidas and probably Pearl Izumi make MTB shoes that lace up like casual walking shoes and don't have the aggressive tread that some MTB shoes have. If you live near a Performance store, go there and see what they have as they sell all those brands and more.
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Honestly, even with an 80-20 split, I'd wear whatever I was comfortable running/jumping/boxing in and just go with it on the bike.
Bike shoes are about efficiency on the bike and maybe/arguably comfort during high mileage continuous rides. In this scenario you can loose both (unless that 80% means 80 miles
) and really not notice a difference.
You will 100% notice trying to run or jump or anything else in bike shoes, even those commuter shoes that are made to "walk in".
I agree with Milk, use your patrol shoes, or whatever pair of athletic shoes you have around the house and are comfortable in (like a pair of trail running shoes).
Bike shoes are about efficiency on the bike and maybe/arguably comfort during high mileage continuous rides. In this scenario you can loose both (unless that 80% means 80 miles
) and really not notice a difference.You will 100% notice trying to run or jump or anything else in bike shoes, even those commuter shoes that are made to "walk in".
I agree with Milk, use your patrol shoes, or whatever pair of athletic shoes you have around the house and are comfortable in (like a pair of trail running shoes).
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I bet the kind of biking you're gonna do won't require hard/long enough pedaling to warrant a stiffer than normal sole. Any sneaker will work. After all, you're up against a bunch of cops. Never met one that I couldn't outrun and outbike.
Couldn't help but take a dig cuz I just finished this thread: http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=216839
Couldn't help but take a dig cuz I just finished this thread: http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=216839
lol i feel you on that thread and trust me I don't blame you, but don't lump us all in one category. In my department alone there are 10,000 police officers, and i've already met some i did NOT like.Lelandjt said:
anyways thanks for the tips guys. I was hoping someone had a specific shoe that they knew about that had a good sole etc...
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The 5.10 Impact Low has a slightly stiffer than normal midsole so it pedals well but it still feels fine when running. VERY grippy rubber sole as well. I notice their website specifically mentions it for police and military use: http://fiveten.com/products/product-search/tag/footweartype/Freeride_m23/
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