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It’s already August, and you’re probably squeezing the last good drops of sunny summer heat out of each day. Maybe you’ve been riding on the local trails or you’ve finally taken the plunge and you’re commuting to work on your bike. But your tootsies get all steamy in regular cycling shoes! Let me introduce you to Keen’s cycling sandals.
I went out and bought a pair when I first heard about them and I’ve worn them more than any other cycling shoe this summer. You can put cycling cleats on them if you like to ride a clipless pedal, but the cleat is recessed enough that you can walk around with no trouble or wear on the cleat (I use Crank Brothers Eggbeater pedals/cleats). And the sole is flexible enough that you don’t notice much stiffness when you walk. Of course, this becomes a disadvantage if you decide to wear these out on a road ride with your carbon-soled colleagues, but these are cruising shoes not racing shoes!
You can see from the picture that they look just like regular Keens - no one at my office knows their secret life as my cycling sandals. I’ve worn them so much this summer, I’d put them in the indispensable category. And there’s no feeling in the world like air on your toes when you ride!
Keen Women’s Commuter Bike Sandals $115, available at www.rei.com
Pearl doesn’t call this jersey a pro for nothing. It’s a go everywhere, do everything top for mountain biking, commuting, leisure riding, even road riding. The MicroSensor® Nano fabric is an open grid weave, letting in plenty of air and wicking away the moisture. And pockets galore! The usual three back pockets, a small side pocket and an even smaller lined pocket for electronics that will keep the moisture (sweat) away. The shoulder fabric is reinforced for extra protection from hydration straps and the polo style collar keeps it casual looking enough to pass muster as street wear if you need to do any stopping and shopping along the way.
