Shoes for use with toe clips

Big Ted

I recently acquired a mid 80's colnago master olympic. It is ruddy gorgeous!!

BUT - It has toe clips and straps. :?

I have always ridden clipless previously on my racing bikes.

Want to keep the clip/straps on it - any recommendations/suppliers for "racing" style shoes that will work with clips/straps.

I have some old duegi shoes, with old style cleats on, but wondered if any shoes worked well without cleats (admit to being nervous of cleats with clips and straps - not easy to get foot out...!)

HELP!

Cheers

Big Ted

manick0de

I don't know of any, I'm sure there are a few though. If you want to keep a retro look and use a modern clipless system these might be ok.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360034201&n=Adidas%20Cycling%20Super%20Pro%20Classic%20Shoes

Harry B

manick0de wrote:

I don't know of any, I'm sure there are a few though. If you want to keep a retro look and use a modern clipless system these might be ok.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360034201&n=Adidas%20Cycling%20Super%20Pro%20Classic%20Shoes

They look pretty neat!

stevechambers34

Reynolds traditional leather cycling shoes are still available...

http://www.reynoldsshoes.co.uk/

absolutely top tier stuff bought mine at Christmas and have used them often...very comfortable and they fit English feet not narrow little Italian feet....I know chaps who have had a pair still in use after 20 years! ! !

Big Ted

Well those adidas look lovely, but think i would like to stick with the clips and straps (i am vain like that! ) - though i might consider them in future...

The reynolds look like they might be the way to go...

...unless anyone has any other suggestions!

Big Ted

Went with the reynolds and first ride on sunday.

Did over 100k on my mexico.

Shoes were spot on thanks - had to ride with straps pulled in a bit or your foot slips out backwards (i have got too used to the luxury of clipless)

So thanks very much for your help.

My wife, riding with me did comment as i struggled with clips/straps and no STI's/ergo levers "bikes evolved the way they have in the last 20 years for a reason"

What does she know? :roll:

geoff_ss

Whilst I am a great fan of clipless pedals I think the greatest advance is the improved gear changing offered by STI/Ergopowers levers. Because there's no need to fumble around on the downtube with one hand on the bars it makes for easy selection of the right gear and removes the temptation to put up with the gear you're in because it's too much trouble to change for a short time.

Sounds like you've got a nice bike to ride. I still have a pair of black perforated leather racing shoes I use with clips on an old frame I leave on my turbo trainer.

Geoff

y tin

If you want to preserve the mid 80s look, the original Look pedals came out in the mid 80s. Get an old set of them and stick with modern shoes & cleats.

Big Ted

About to build up a gios compact frame from 1988 (i think thats the year) - the idea of using look pedals has occurred to me if i can source some nice period ones. Then i'd have an excuse to buy those adidas shoes mentioned above

Have to say it really makes you appreciate STI's/clipless when you nearly topple at every junction! :oops: :oops:

meagain

Being a cheapskate ("£100 for SHOES? Buy a decent old bike for that!") I find any rigid, smooth, soled dirt cheap sports shoes work fine with clips. In winter I ride with old well-worn walking boots!

stevechambers34

having now got used to both systems(pedals) I can honestly say I notice little difference, if you pull the straps tight you are just about as efficient as clipless, they are a bit harder to get out of if you have them pulled tight granted, but to be honest unless you're going for it just leave them a bit looser...and with clips and straps they always hang right so you can pop your foot in. STI's are easier granted but there's little skill in feathering in the gears with them and unless they're old Campag they dont usualy slip especialy the Suntour 'Powershifters' these are very useful with a stem mount on a tourer.
Was never too keen on bar end levers though! but I'd like a pair of old Suntour ones if anyone's got a pair.