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Patagonia Finn Shoe
April 14, 2009
When I started looking for a shoe to do both city and distance cycling with, I wanted something that would work well both on and off the bike. I find that there is a time and place for clipless pedals and shoes, but for the most part I want a regular shoe with the stiffness of a cycling shoe. This way I can get on and off the bike and do what ever I want without changing shoes. The Patagonia Finn seems to be that ideal shoe. The stiff sole makes it great for cycling but the footbed makes it great for walking in.
Patagonia calls it an approach shoe or lightweight hiker, but what ever you want to call it, it works great as an all around shoe. I found I could go on a long ride, 100 kilometers or more, and have no foot pain and I could still walk around no problem. It finds a nice balance between too stiff and too soft.
The nice breathable mesh combined with the footbed that has active carbon and cork bits to help combat odor make for a non stinky shoe. I also wear wool socks when cycling so that helps with odor. They have a lot of mesh, but are durable all around, with both toe and heel rands. I am extremely tough on shoes and have been wearing these both while cycling and working and besides the dirt and dust on them they look brand new. This is after 2 months of wearing them.
For $100 they seem like the ideal shoe for touring. Ride all day, get off and explore and be comfortable the whole way. They are not waterproof but I think the comfort and breathability far out weighs that. Probably the best shoe I have had both on or off the bike!
Price: $100.00 USD
Details: A stiff soled shoe great for cycling.
Pros: Stiff sole, comfortable footbed, Vegan
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Patagonia
Reviewed by: Ryan