Dumbass questions on touring shoes if I may

Bigtallfatbloke

I was thinking of buying these shoes:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360021876&N=Adidas%20Cycling%20Cyclone%20Shoes
I like the idea of only having to take one pair of shoes on a trip to save weight.
My questions are:

1) Can overshoes be worn with this type of shoe in the rain? If so which type?
2) It says they are not compatible with caged spd pedals. I am thinking of getting some spd pedals but i have no clue what a 'caged' spd peddle is...what is the difference?
3)would you buy differently? If so what.

These need to be good for 2 week trips involving camping, so they will be worn on muddy campsites

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spasypaddy

caged spd pedals are spd pedals with a cage around them. These would be caged:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 4000000481
these would be uncaged:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 0%20Pedals

i maybe wrong though (i hope not cos i like being right!)

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Bagonabike

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I reckon you're right, but then I have been wrong [;)]


Those shoes should be fine with most "commuter" or mountain bike overshoes - these look good:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 0Overshoes

I've got these overshoes which should also be ok - they've lasted really well:
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/acatalog/i ... 60181.html

jay_clock

I have 2 pairs of Specialized Taho's - very comfy, looks like a trainer/hillwalking shoe, and is good with SPDs

Have you thought about SPD sandals? These plus a light pair of flip flops could be ideal for the summer. I wore mine for a week in Spain and they were great

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my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

peterbr

i would recommend a touring shoe with the three velco straps rather than laces.

Much easier to get in and out and also more comfortable.

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jay_clock

My specialized Taho's now have elastic lock laces for triathlon, with the single velcro strap - perfect

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my trip round Corsica: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/corsica

Bigtallfatbloke

..thanks for clearing that up for me chaps. I will probablt get these and those neoprene over shoes, only thing is my big feet may make the overshoes an issue.. I have UK12/13 depending on make.

but then again these do look good as well dont they..

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360019594

and they are cheaper and they have the velcro strap suggested...and they come in a larger size...hmm...


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DomT

I have a pair of those and only use them around town. I wished I'd gone for these instead: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... 5360028357

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Bigtallfatbloke

Hi DomT....any particulaR reasons?[:)]

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