I'm looking for a new pair of SPD compatible shoes for my commute.
16km one way, with a few small climbs on the way home. I ride a fixed gear bike so something stiff to get my up the hills would be ideal.
Also, I would plan on wearing them in the office at work (sneakers are fine) but it's hard to tell from the photos how bikey/bulky they are. I'm a road cyclist so it's hard to gauge how these shows look in real life, and there's no stores near me to try them so I'd be buying online and returning (at my cost) if they don't suit.
My main concerns are how comfortable they are for wearing all day, and how bulky they look. Currently I'm bringing an extra pair of shoes to change into and I'd like to cut down on how much things I need to carry.
by citizenunerased
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Leave the work shoes at work and ride with proper stiff shoes. I tried several sneaker-type SPD shoes and hated all of them for how much they flexed.
I have Velosambas and they’re honestly perfect for this use case. They feel just as good as any MTB shoes on-bike, and off-bike they look 100% like regular sneakers and are very comfortable and easy to walk in.
But also, assuming you have a cubby or a coat room or something at your office it’s probably best to just leave an extra pair of shoes there to change into. Even with Velosambas it’s still nice to be able to wear fresh shoes in the office and let the cycling shoes breathe, plus if they get wet or dirty on your commute you’ll want a backup plan.