Bike Shoes for part ride /part train commuting

Whiz

So I'm looking at mtb / tour shoes with spd to clip in.
Will be riding my new to be Tarmac 2013 :-)
So, looking at the Scott Tour shoe here http://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p69477/scott-tour-shoe
Or the Specialized http://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p40229/ ... uring-shoe

Work shoes will stay at work so need to be comfy for train ride and 5 min walk other end to office.
Any other suggestions?

Whiz

Was meaning to add about perhaps a lightweight mtb shoe as another option?

slowbike

I've got Shimano M087's - grips protrude down either side of the SPD cleat. I can (and have) walked short distances in them and they're comfortable enough - but you do get the grind of the odd stone against the cleat.

jockywilson

My most comfortable cycling shoes for walking are Shimano MT91 Gore-tex boot with Vibram sole, but bulky and heavy.
Also have a pair of Chrome Miday Pro SPD shoes which are decent for walking in, but not as comfy as the Shimano's.
Finallly, I've got a pair of lightweight Bontrager RL MTB shoe which are great on the bike but skittish when walking on pavements.

The Giro Republic look like they could be a good compromise:

http://urbanvelo.org/giro-republic-shoe-review/

alan_sherman

The SPD shoes from Lidl. Cost a tenner.

However I'm wondering why you would want to leave a Tarmac at a station. it will get nicked! Unless your train company allows you to take it with you.

Whiz

Lidl? Really?
And my plan isn't to leave at station but an old persons home near the station. Haven't spoken to them yet though :-)

alan_sherman

Yeah, I wasn't sure I'd want to use spds on the commute hack, but got into it (and mountain biking), they have lasted well! A basic trainer style spd shoe. Looks fairly subtle. Deep tread so the cleat doesn't protrude too much.

andy9964

I have a half mile walk to and from the works bike shed in these, and find them more than comfortable enough

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... s-ec039082

Evans price matched them down to a shade under £75

Whiz

I've just bought these
http://m.evanscycles.com/products/speci ... e-ec043380
Here's to some cycling... Once my bike arrives haha

amok

I am wearing these right now:

http://www.giro.com/eu_en/products/men/ ... umble.html

Comfy enough, not too bad to walk in, and they were the cheapest available at the time.

goonz

You want the Shimano RT (Road/Touring) range. Best shoes for spd and walking.

Look like road shoes for spd cleats and with flat tread so you can walk without sounding like a tart and not look like MTB shoes with massive tread.

Check them out.

KnightOfTheLongTights

These:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod69967