[Closed] What shoe for flat pedal road cycling?

Psychology eh?

Blimey, didn't I also mention that on page one?? (Yes, slightly different context 😀 )
Glad you're getting somewhere!

2nd page and so far no one has mentioned a proper bike fit?

OP, if you are getting knee pain from riding then its likely down to improper bike fit and not to do with shoe type.

I agree with Geex, I’ll quite happily do 100k on the road bike using flat pedals with an old pair of worn out Sombrio flats or whatever weather suitable shoe I happen to be wearing. Never felt any issues or it holding me back.

At least I did until until the last myopic bellend tried to flatten me and reminded me how terrible road riding can be.