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As a daily cyclist who appreciates clipless pedals, I’m always on the look out for “normal” looking SPD-compatible shoes. There seems to be no shortage of SPD compatible shoes in the world, but like Lycra, most SPD shoes do not blend well in casual non-bikey company.
The KEEN Austin hides its utility well in a normal looking and comfortable Oxford-style shoe that is fit for daily use on and off the bike. Like most KEEN shoes, the Austin has a distinctively wide toe box and a thick black rubber sole that wraps up over the front of the toe. The Austin’s muted tan color is officially called “Shitake.” Thankfully, there are no garish colors or overtly loud labels to distract from the quiet and unoffending design. In fact, the KEEN Austin may be the only boring looking shoe that is SPD compatible. But boring is a huge win in this category, and in the end, the Austin blends well with a wide range of casual clothing and performs reasonably well on the bike too.
Posted by John Speare
Posts Tagged ‘austin’
Cycling Spokane Reviews KEEN Austin SPD Compatible Shoe
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
KEEN Ambassador on the Playground: Jeremy Rodgers – Tales of an Elite Adventure Racer
Monday, April 11th, 2011Jeremy is a current member of the US Canoe and Kayak National Team and elite adventure racer from Boulder, Colorado. He races for Team Dart nuun SportMulti based out of Seattle, Washington.
Confluence Whitewater Park, Denver, Colorado
Outside of his real job as the director of Colorado Sports Chiropractic Center, he travels abroad providing mission-based health care to third world countries. Domestically, he and his family drive the Ultimate Multisport Van, a biodiesel burning solar powered Sprinter van in search of other Hybridliving souls.
Playground of Choice:
Arkansas River Valley in Buena Vista, Colorado
Preserving My Playground:
“I recognize that rivers are the lifeblood of the ecosystem and a summation of the net influences on that river. I am a guest on that ride called a whitewater river and after my ride I go back upstream and back to reality where it’s easy to forget the river doesn’t need me to be complete. It just needs to flow, meander, and breathe without a hint of lasting human occupation,” comments Jeremy. “For more information, read about preserving our recreational waterways with one of KEEN’s longtime partners, American Whitewater.”
Favorite KEEN Shoe:
On the clock: KEEN Austin is tough enough for the jungle but made for the city streets.
Off the clock: KEEN Yogui from Après race to early morning walks with my dog Mazzy, all five toes agree!
About the KEEN Ambassador Program:
At KEEN we are always looking for people in every community who are stewards of the outdoors and bring a new perspective to the idea of living a Hybrid.Life. At KEEN we strive to bring you closer to the outdoors by empowering our ambassadors to do the same for us!
Off to the races… Gravity Play Adventure Series Moab, Utah
Buyer’s Guide 2010: Bicycling.com Reviews Austin Pedal Shoes
Thursday, March 11th, 2010The Austin Pedal is featured in Bicycling.com’s 2010 Buyers Guide. Bicycling is the world’s leading cycling magazine and connects with millions of active, affluent professionals for whom cycling is the centerpiece of a vibrant, experiential lifestyle.
