Product Details
- Size: 7 D(M) US
- Color: Shitake
- Brand: Keen
- Model: Austin Pedal-1247
- Fabric type: leather
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- 3/4 length SPD-compatable plate
- Metatomical footbed
- Moisture wicking lining
Keen Men's Austin Pedal Cycling Shoe,Shitake,7 M US
Product Description
219870SHT___7 Features: Leave work and commute home without having to change into your bike shoes to the durable, non-marking rubber sole is equipped with a recessed SPD plate Durable and attractive leather uppers completely disguise this bike shoe and they're waterproofed in case of the occasional gray and rainy commute home Keep your feet dry with the interior, moisture-wicking lining As you pedal, the metatomical footbed supports your arches and cradles the natural contours of your foot Your toes are protected by the high rubber outsoles that extend up and over the front of the shoe Specifications: Upper: leather Midsole: EVA Lining: synthetic textile Outsole: rubber
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By Neurasthenic
For years, I've kept my eyes open for proper cycling shoes that can be worn with normal work clothes. There are countless models that look like sneakers or even boots, but until the Keen Austins, I'd never seen a pair that could be worn in an office without looking unprofessional. So, I snapped up a pair and I've been using them on my five mile commute through Manhattan. This is a dense urban environment with some modest hills in Central Park.Pro: these shoes don't look like cycling shoes at all, and the cleats (Shimano SH56 SPD Cleats) don't click on the ground. You could walk in these shoes even on a tile floor and nobody would realize there was anything unusual about them. When properly adjusted, they were effective cycling shoes, providing power in the uphills and better acceleration than would ever be possible with non-cleated pedals.Con: The shoes don't look like cycling shoes, but they aren't particularly good looking either. They remind me a little of the orthotic shoes one sometimes sees old men wearing. To eliminate the cleats, Keen made the well in which they sit very deep, with the result that the cleat must be perfectly centered or else it may not click in at all with some pedals. I think the problem is probably the greatest with pedals that have outer cages or platforms, like the Shimano PD-M647. Regardless, the cleat took a lot of adjustment before it could clip in reliably and if you like a cleat position that's off center, you may just be out of luck. Also, I found myself wanting to increase my seat height when using these shoes. I'm not sure whether that's because of the slightly unusual cleat position, or if it's because the soles are thicker than on my other cycling shoes. Anyway, if you don't have a quick release seat post, that may be a problem as well.I'm keeping the shoes and plan to use them regularly, but they're not perfect.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By David A. Wagner
A 12EEEE doesn't fit most cycling shoes, especially touring shoes unless you go into the most expensive styles. This shoe in size 12 is W-I-D-E and sized right for feet like mine. Although this shoe doesn't come in widths, it doesn't need to. It's perfect for big, wide feet.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By S. Sykes
The shoes fit true to size for me. I like the extra room in the toe box. They are big, boxy shoes as shown in the photographs but at least they are comfortable. I'm wearing them for a round trip commute and a full work day with lots of walking around and these shoes are good for both. If you are reading this then you probably know there are very few workable options for cleat compatible shoes with all day walking comfort. These are the best I found.A hint about pedals to use with these shoes: First I tried the usual Shimano type cleats and pedals. The cleats stood just a touch proud of the bottom of the tread, causing the shoes to "click" on hard floors as I walked, leaving marks in the floor. Since I have marble and hardwood floors in my house that was not going to work. Also, my old Shimano pedals have a generous platform (sorry, they are 10 years old and I don't know the model type) and it was nearly impossible to click into the pedals with these shoes. I switched to crank brothers style pedals, the Candy in this case. The Crank Bros pedals have a smaller cleat that does not extend outside the rubber of the shoe and does not scratch up the floors. The Candy have a small platform but I can still click in fine with these shoes.One minor quibble, the tread pattern on these shoes is a relatively fine grid. They seem to pick up mud and never let it go. Only the most energetic door mat scuffing will knock enough loose to allow you to walk on carpet without leaving a trail of muddy footsteps.Room for improvement? A chunkier tread to release mud more easily and a darker color option. Otherwise buy these shoes. I'll give them 5 stars despite these small points.
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