Shoes - All Clipped in and Ready to go

Cycling more than five miles often means moving at speed.  Feet suddenly take on a very important role in terms of safety so loose-fitting shoes, delicate strappy sandals or open toed/heeled shoes give very little control and grip for when you need to stop.  

For me, my footwear determines the rest of my wardrobe.  This is probably why I wear cycling leggings because my most favourite footwear on my bike are my cycling shoes. Cleats and SPDs or LOOK enable maximum use of pedal power. They allow me to connect to my bicycle making it part of me.  They also mean I can go faster!

But I cant walk around the office in them all day so I have to take another pair. Or I wear a pair that complements the leggings. For me high heels are not conducive to good cycling and not good for the shoes either so my fave shoes become luggage.

The only alternative I have found are ankle boots with wedge heels rather than heels and ideally have a rubber sole. 

                                               These are from Comptoir des Cotonniers

                                            And these I liked so much I bought two pairs!

If I am cycling in the rain around London I wear Doc Martins or trainers.

For long winter rides when the temperature is below 11 degrees I wear cycling shoes with overshoes which are made specifically to fit.  They are not 100% waterproof but they do add a layer of warmth and protection against rain.