I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe- clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 3) Anyone got any better suggestions?
I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
Cheers
Rik
A pair of goretex lined running shoes (usually trail shoes)? -- Michael MacClancy Random putdown - "A modest little person, with much to be modest about."- Winston Churchill www.macclancy.demon.co.uk www.macclancy.co.uk
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them).
Yur problem is living in something waterproof for 2000km. Waterproof means less ventilation and for 2000 km in summer that means some pretty gruesome potential for bad smells. I'd be inclined to take some waterproof socks (e.g, Sealskinz) and/or overshoes to keep feet dry (the overshoes will keep the shoes dry too).
Personally, I'd prefer to do it in SPuD sandals, where it doesn't matter if they get wet, but sandals and toe clips aren't a happy combination
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I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them).
Cleats usually come with pedals not cleats, so you won't be wasting money on buying shoes designed for clipless pedals as long as they are compatible with conventional pedals and toe clips.
Sorry I can't think of shoes that fit your bill. The waterproof bit is the killer, especially if they need to be reasonably cool in warm weather as well (?). How about solving that problem separately somehow?
I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
The answer is sandals and waterproof socks. I use the Shimano sandals with cleats but you could use any other comfortable quick drying sandal. The advantage is you can carry several pairs of waterproof socks in a small space so you have dry ones every day. If the weather is fine you can cycle without socks or with normal socks.
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I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
I use Shimano TO70 s (I think this year's version is TO71 - probably much the same) for touring and long day rides. They're like a road shoe but with a recessed cleat fixing area (that I don't use). Thus they are light, great for riding in all day and you can still walk pretty well in them. Like you I use toeclips and they're much better than similar quality Shimano MTB shoes in this regard. The MTB shoes I commute in are bulkier and don't slip in and out of the clips as easily. As far as waterproofing goes I agree entirely with what Peter Clinch posted. I have some overshoes made by BBB that were pretty cheap (20 euro) and keep the worst of the weather out when required. If buying shoes online Shimano sizes are on the small side and also some find them too narrow.
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I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
Cheers
Rik
Cycling in summer you don't need shoes at all. Shimano sandals are very comfortable to walk in and your feet dry out really quickly. In addition your feet stay well aired. They might gt a bit dusty but they won't pong at all. You don't need to take any socks either - or spare shoes.
Furthermore they are long lasting.
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I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
Cheers
Rik
Cycling in summer you don't need shoes at all. Shimano sandals are very comfortable to walk in and your feet dry out really quickly. In addition your feet stay well aired. They might gt a bit dusty but they won't pong at all. You don't need to take any socks either - or spare shoes.
Furthermore they are long lasting.
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What about traditional leather touring shoes from Carnac or Reynolds??? Surely the best option.
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I'm off on a 2000km trek in the summer around northern Europe. I did a similar ride last year and it rained solidly for the first seven days. The only real problem this caused me was wet shoes which I was never able to dry out properly before it was time to wear them again.
As I really don't want to take spare shoes with me I'm looking to buy a new pair which will serve me for cycling and for any walking I do etc. Ideally they should be lightweight, waterproof and without cleats (as I prefer toe-clips and don't really want to pay for cleats if I'm not going to use them). I've not been able to find anything suitable locally and wondered if: 1) I'm wasting my time looking 2) Any online suppliers? 2) Anyone got any better suggestions?
Cheers
Rik
Cycling in summer you don't need shoes at all. Shimano sandals are very comfortable to walk in and your feet dry out really quickly. In addition your feet stay well aired. They might gt a bit dusty but they won't pong at all. You don't need to take any socks either - or spare shoes.
Furthermore they are long lasting.
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