Reynolds shoes in England makes a classic touring shoe with a rubber sole.
Steve leitgen La Crosse, Wi
On Apr 3, 2006, at 10:24 PM, P. Lynn Miller wrote:
> /scott Baxter wrote:/
>> /Do you wish to use cleats also? I have found but two
>> cleat sources that are not nailed on. yellowjersey.org has what
>> appears to be an in-house
>> manufactured set of cleats that fit a Look bolt
>> pattern which I currently use. Carnac also made old
>> school cleats that worked with their shoes that had
>> the different insert adaptors. These cleats were by
>> far the most desirable, and still may be available. I
>> saw a set not two weeks ago.
>> I live in the US.
>>
>> otherwise, I'd look for a shoe that has an unobtrusive
>> strap system. I use Pearl Izumi shoes, and one of the
>> three straps always fouls the clip. I have to lift
>> the clip up and over the strap each time I put my foot
>> in. /
> Scott,
>
> I should provide some background, I pulled a vintage steel frame
> out of mothballs, and decided to use toe-clips and straps instead
> of my usual clipless pedals. I was not planning to use cleats, just
> was looking for a "classic" style shoe, even if I have to look
> through old stock or find a good second-hand pair. I am planning to
> use this set-up for occasional, feel-good rides on my vintage bike.
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> P. Lynn Miller
> Sydney, Australia
> http://www.chainringtransitauthority.com