Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Hi all! My bicycle just became my main mode of transportation, after having not ridden one for 15 years. I'll be riding 4-5 miles daily to get to and from school--uphill on the way home.

I had my heart set on a pair of Vibram five fingers for back-to-school, and I'm wondering if a particular model will be better suited to this task? Or, should I opt for another type of shoe altogether?

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asked Aug 27 2011 at 4:45

Amber
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Thanks for your input everyone! Looks like I'll but Vibrams on the back burner for now. Cheers! – Amber Aug 30 2011 at 6:56

Colin H · Accepted Answer · 2011-08-27 07:18:39Z UTC

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Vans slip-ons, pedals with straps and cages. A casual cyclist has no need of specialized gear.

answered Aug 27 2011 at 7:18

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Jan · Answer 2 · 2011-08-27 04:51:21Z UTC

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Buy clipless pedals and cycling shoes. Its about the best cycling innovation in past 100 years. Makes cycling much more efficient and less stressful. My two (Euro) cents.

answered Aug 27 2011 at 4:51

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I am aware that this are not minimalist, but it makes cycling much more fun, and especially its so nice to sprint with clipless pedals when your feet stay put and not afraid of slipping from pedals. – Jan Aug 27 2011 at 4:53

as a long time cyclist, I was chomping at the bit once I saw this question. However, Jan, answered it perfectly. If you want some Vibrams or Merrells or NBs for running, great. But those are running shoes. You want sysling shoes, so get cycling shoes, that you can also walk in. – wheelhouse Aug 27 2011 at 7:06

I run too many errands to be stuck in biking shoes. I swear by these things: rei.com/product/788129/… – No more. Aug 27 2011 at 8:06

I clip in with Sidi shoes. I've used Chrome as an option, clip alternatives on the bottom, they took a bit of breaking in but they're cool and look good: chromebagsstore.com/shoes.html I also toss a pair of shoes into my messenger bag if I'm going out or into a cute across body tote. I live in NY, we always have options on us :) Just promise that you will neverever wear flip flops or anything open toed! Seen too many scraped toesies. Eesh :) – jesuisjuba - paleorepublic.com Aug 27 2011 at 11:27

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Uphill sprints are a great workout, really brutal, its not very paleo, but i think its fun. Especially with clipless pedals, going uphill with good shoes uses more muscle groups than just mashing with flat pedals. – Jan Aug 27 2011 at 11:38

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Gingernaut · Answer 3 · 2011-08-27 11:57:05Z UTC

If you're only riding back and forth to school, do you really need to spend that much money on shoes? I mean, you really don't need a special pair of kicks just to commute on a bike. A generic pair of canvas sneakers should do you just fine, and will save you quite a bit of dough.

g. · Answer 4 · 2011-08-27 17:09:23Z UTC

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my bike is my only mode of transport. i ride my bike everyday, everywhere i go, in all seasons.* and i just wear whatever shoes i have on, including sandals, heels etc... i don't wear athletic shoes at all (ever), unless you count canvas.

if you like VFFs, go for it; but don't buy them just for the bike ride.

*except rain. i don't do rain.

answered Aug 27 2011 at 17:09

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	If you are standing up pedaling and your chain skips while you are wearing sandals, you will not be able to wear shoes for awhile... I speak from experience. Ripped the flesh off the top of all my toes. – saiklón Aug 27 2011 at 21:48
	yeesh. yeah i ate it once from a standing chain-slip crossing a downtown intersection. messed up my elbow. mostly i don't stand though; i (quaintly) use gears. also i don't ride fast (i'm not in it for the workout) and sandals don't happen very often. – g. Aug 28 2011 at 0:44

Geoff · Answer 5 · 2011-08-27 18:02:16Z UTC

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Sanuks with the insole taken out (they come with removable insole)

http://www.sanuk.com/womens-sidewalk-surfers

answered Aug 27 2011 at 18:02

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Best minimalist shoes for casual bicycling?

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