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It works for me.
Read James Wilson's site, the guy who designed the big pedals. He runs through loads of questions people have and the answers. Stiff shoes is one. He reckons that you don't need them if you have a big pedal. I partly agree with that but would ideally like something stiffer. I want to try some sod shoes with no cleats but didn't find comfortable ones in time for TCR.
I've got a list of the shoes I tried, will paste.
Here's list. I bought a couple more after but it didn't change the general picture. I won't need any new trainers for a year or ten.
I got:
sports direct trail running shoes. These are really comfortable but they have chunky heels so not right for cycling. Just got them as experiment and they were cheap - got me into the idea of trail runners.
Salamon Acro - kept these and use them for messing around in. They are comfortable. Actually wearing them now, but used them for a turbo session and I thought the soles were a bit thin.
Inov8 Terraultra 260 Trail Running Shoes - These are what I think I'll use for TCR, but not done a long ride or a hard session in them yet. I got some that had zero heel drop. They are really comfortable and can't feel the pedal.
Shimano touring SPD shoes, but to use without cleats. These were crap as I could feel the SPD attachment plate - returned
Mavic SPD shoes. Similar - returned
Giro Chamber shoes. SPD. These could ahve been good but they already had the cleat hole formed, and it was massive - no plate to go over it. - returned
Specialiazed 2FO - their version of 5-10s. These had softer soles than the 5-10s - returned.
Northwave version of five tens, was going to use them but decided not at the last minute, can't remember why.
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I cycle with these pedals and a pair of xero sandals. The soles are hard rubber and completely flat, also very floppy. The size of the pedals makes this combination work great. I wouldn't use a squishy sneaker, but i reckon you really don't need something with a stiff carbon sole on these pedals at all. I think using shoes that don't raise the heel, helps as well.
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Read James Wilson's site
Yeah, I skimmed it ages ago when first looking into these but I think I just need to get a set and try them out. Then I'll know if they work and what I need to do to make them work. Maybe I could use Transiberica as the testing ground... :S
Sounds like flat trail running shoes are where it's at.
Thanks for the list. I'll have a look through when I'm more committed to the idea.
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Inov8 Terraultra 260 Trail Running Shoes - These are what I think I'll use for TCR, but not done a long ride or a hard session in them yet. I got some that had zero heel drop. They are really comfortable and can't feel the pedal.
Why did you end up pulling the trigger on these? They're not the only zero-drop shoes and they're more expensive than most other shoes out there.
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hippy
You reckon I should get some of those pedals and give it a go? I've only got skate shoes (5-10s actually) so what other shoes did you consider that might work well? I'm used to very stiff carbon soles - bit worried trainers might flex too much and cause foot pain. The other thing is getting used to not being clipped in but i guess that will come with time - I ride my fixed gear on flats to/from the pub so it can't be that tricky :)