I tend to ride a mountain bike for 8 miles a day just around the city. I want to get either cross trainign shoes or running shoes. Which ones should i get?
2006-09-23 10:58:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Cross trainers work well. I have a pair of Gore-Tex trail shoes that grip well and stay mostly dry. I always upgrade my pedals as well. If it has a big surface area and really grippy bear trap surface it works well without clips as long as you "ankle" properly. I may reinstall the clip-less someday, but usually casual riding doesn't call for being clipped in.
2006-09-24 02:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by Horndog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some nice Vans or etnies. I have a BMX bike and whenever I ride it, I wear my DC shoes. I recommend the skateboarding/biking brand shoes like I wear because they give you a better grip than basketball or tennis shoes because the sole of the shoes is a thicker material. This should help if you're riding long distance.
Hope this helps! Ride safely~
2006-09-23 11:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by roosterkid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not to sure about regular shoes. i do XC off road racing and i have the clipless style. they are very effective. if you use regular shoes to do alot of biking then you're knees will end up wasted in a cuple years. clipless shoes offer the ability to pedal on an upward stroke instead of contsantly pushing downward, so they give you better "spin". theyr not quite cheap for a set of shoes, pedals and cleats. mine cost close 2 $100 (661 expert MTN, wellgo SPDs). but they are worth it if you like to ride alot. good luck with it!
2006-09-23 12:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cross training shoes have better ankle support - so you should go with that. Running shoes are expensive and won't give you the advantage that cross-training shoes will.
2006-09-23 11:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say cross training shoes because of their versatility. I'd suggest any Nike cross training sneaker or any New Balance sneakers. Damn yo, 8 miles is crazy but mad good stuff.
2006-09-23 11:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by Tahmid R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cross training.
2006-09-23 11:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have flat pedals, with no clips, I would get a pair of stiff soled bike shoes. They will help alot.
2006-09-23 11:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
barefoot - just kidding.
I am looking at SPD clip - shoes.
I think shimano sells a nice pair.
ride on!
2006-09-23 11:30:07 · answer #8 · answered by MJV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any confortable tennis shoes with a good grip ;)
2006-09-23 11:01:52 · answer #9 · answered by argentina1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋