I have bought a road bike and know nothing about being clipped in. Sometimes i’ll use it for going down the shops (Lidl). Not sure whether to stick with flats of go clipless? I have some questions:
– Can i walk in SPD Shoes? Will i be able to around Lidl or around town comfortably?
– Will only Shimano shoes fit Shimano SPDs?
– These pedals certainly look different, do i need different shoes for each of these? what are these styles called?
– I have a slight deformity/misalignment on my right ankle, my foot points outwards slightly (duck footed) i.e. it’s not aligned straight with my femur. Which style of pedal will allow me to adjust for this? Looking at the top photo of those two it looks impossible but i’m happy to be told otherwise.
I don’t think i’m after super stiff riding shoes just yet, i’m trying to make the bike as versatile as possible so i can use it often, comfortably, and then if i find that i enjoy riding it i’ll look at that option further down the line. Is there an “inbetween” shoe/pedal combo out there for me which’ll allow me to walk around Lidl and not damage my dodgy ankle while riding, or shall i just stick to flats and my shimano MTB shoes?