Question: I like to use my mountain bike pedals and shoes for road biking, but I get funny looks on group rides. How much performance am I giving up if I use mountain bike shoes and pedals? What shoes do you use? — Dave W.
QUESTION: I just bought a pair of expensive road shoes online and they’re slightly too large. I know — I should have gotten them from my local bike shop and tried them on first. But the deed is done, so is there any way to make them fit? They’re fine with thicker socks but I want…
Question: My expensive cycling shoes are killing my feet! When I ride more than three hours, my left big toe takes such a beating that it bleeds. I have tried loosening the straps and wearing thinner socks but nothing helps. My feet are wide at the toes, American size 11, D or E. Can I fix…
Q: I wore thick wool socks all winter to keep my feet warm. Now I’ve found that my shoes have stretched and my feet flop around when I wear light summer socks. Can you recommend a cycling insole to take up the extra space so I don’t have to buy new shoes? — William S….
Q: My custom Lamson cycling shoes have lasted for 30,000+ miles, including racing and loaded touring. Now, they’re near the end of the road. I haven’t been able to contact Don Lamson. Has he retired? Does anyone else make custom cycling shoes? — Richard R. COACH FRED: Don Lamson was out of business for several…
