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[sndive@gmail.com]

i currently ride in offroad shimano boots. they are very comfortable
to walk in and grippy when
i'm dismounted as a light/stop sign and were very inexpensive.
but i have two problems with them:
1. they are early 21st century mountain bike shoe with a lot of flex
that drives me nuts
2. they are not waterproof

are there any road shoes that have adequate traction of asphalt/
concrete
and as a bonus are waterproof or should i stick with mtb shoes?

i have an extra pair of regular shoes at my destinations to change
into.

thanks!

[Luke]

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<85bc0c23-6833-4748-8b20-789100987690@e23g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
<sndive@gmail.com> wrote:

> i currently ride in offroad shimano boots. they are very comfortable
> to walk in and grippy when
> i'm dismounted as a light/stop sign and were very inexpensive.
> but i have two problems with them:
> 1. they are early 21st century mountain bike shoe with a lot of flex
> that drives me nuts
> 2. they are not waterproof
>
> are there any road shoes that have adequate traction of asphalt/
> concrete
> and as a bonus are waterproof or should i stick with mtb shoes?
>
> i have an extra pair of regular shoes at my destinations to change
> into.
>
> thanks!

From my experience, you best forget about finding fully waterproof
(SPD) footwear. The best solution I've found for cold, wet weather
riding is from Lake.

http://www.lakecycling.com/category.aspx?categoryID=36

But in order for your feet to remain dry in heavy rain, the Lakes must
still be supplemented with neoprene socks or booties. The soles,
comprised of a softer rubber compound, offer superior traction over a
typical MTB shoe featuring a hard plastic treads.