I need to get some shoes for biking.. (more detail inside)?

Computer_M

and i need something that i can easily get into toe baskets.. i had some nike air running shoes, and thoes were too flimsy, and fell out of the basket (seeing that they dont have any sides)... so now i am using some koston skate boarding shoes... and i know thoes arent very good for riding.. what would you recommend? thanks! btw.. i need something with a flatish, hard bottom so they wont absorb shock, and something with a rather roundish toe, that wont bunch up.. thx

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For a $100, you can get biking shoes thru REI.

The great thing about REI is they have a very liberal return policy.

Why do you need toe clips tho? You sure they're really doing anything useful? For most, clipless works better with fewer issues for racing. If not racing, running shoes with plain platform pedals will do the job with no hassle.

I'm going hiking what shoes do i wear?

Badass

Okay so heres the thing... I only have a combat boots from the military and a running shoes? which one would be better?

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Where are you going hiking? if an inner city park the running shoes will suffice, if into a wilderness the combat boots would do you better

how to choose the right hiking shoe
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/hiking+footwear.html

what to bring for a day hike
http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/day+hiking+checklist.html

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What to look for in a good running shoe?

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Peach

What do I need look for in a good running shoe?

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These sites should help:

http://www.therunningadvisor.com/running_shoes.html

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/learn/running+shoes.html

What are we calling running shoes these days?

LondonLou

I want to go hiking with some friends, I'm composing an e-mail stating that I am packing my fitness shoes but I don't want to sound prehistoric. So, what are we calling them these days?

Trainers
Sneakers
Tennis shoes
I don't have high tops, pumps or kicks (and I'm not really sure what those are anyway).

Any new term or better word out there?

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Running shoes are still called running shoes. However running shoes are not ideal for hiking, only hiking shoes are. Here is an article to help you understand better,
Hiking Boots: How to Choose http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-boots.html

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What shoes are good for rock climbing?

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EmeraldMoo

Rock climbing is just a casual hobby, so I don't want to fork out the money on professional climbing shoes. Can I use sneakers or some other kind of shoe? What actually makes a good climbing shoe? I will be using mostly indoor walls.

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ive been an avid rock climber for almost ten years...get rock climbing shoes if you intend to climb regularly. there is nothing more scary than placing your foot on a ledge no wider than a centimeter and feeling your feet slipping around inside your shoe. talk about a major sphincter check. plus climbing shoes are designed to place the toes in the most powerful position to allow for adequate stepping and their soles are made of sticky soft rubber so slippage is minimized. going barefooted may seem logical, but stepping on sharp points of rock and placing all your weight on it can be excuriatingly painful. plus, sweaty feet equals slippery feet. there are large numbers of climbing shoes that are quite affordable as well. look at brands like mad rock, evolv, mammut, or search websites like REI.com. ive seen shoes as cheap as 50 to 60 dollars.....about the same cost as running shoes.....if youre going to climb regularly, this is the best advice i can give you, from one climber to another...good luck and aloha

What can you do in place of a long outdoor run when you live in the Northeast and everything is iced up?

jjbsdoll

I am a long time long distance runner who does 8 miles a day and who has run during some bad winters but the city where I live keeps getting worse and worse each year about cleaning up after snow/ice storms. Treadmills and gyms are not an option. Also, if you have ideas on how to run on snow covered ice and slush,I'll take those too.

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I used to laugh when I saw people running with snow shoes. I too was a distance runner and cross country skier in the winter. In Minnesota we can have some pretty crappy days for winter running.

My old coach began running 10k snowshoe races 12-15 years ago. These guys are fast! real repectable times.....and with snow shoes.
look at REI or a local outdoor gear place. The newest generation of snow shoes are designed for many situations and surfaces, including mixed ice.

http://www.rei.com/all-snowshoeing

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