Hey, I've got my new shoes on!

Photo © Tony Bursey

To borrow the words from Paolo Nutini fit the circumstance. I purchased new cycling shoes from Mountain Equipment Coop at the beginning of the summer, mainly for commuting. The shoe I finally decided on was the Exustar E-SM102 that looked more like a running shoe than cycling. The added benefit was that this is a shoe that I can commute to work and wear around the office without looking like Ronald McDonald or the Hamburgler with narrow shoes with a big toe box.

These shoes are rather sleek looking with mesh and leather stitched in an attractive pattern. So far, they have served me well. They are well ventilated and very comfortable both on the bike and off. And they have held up well. I have worn them on a trail ride and they performed just as good as my Specialized MTB trail shoes.

These shoes did not break the bank either. You can pay hundreds of dollars for good cycling shoes. These cost around $60. These shoes should be considered by anyone looking for a comfortable commuting shoe that you can walk around in all day and not break the bank.