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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 ‘spd compatible’
Cycling Spokane Reviews KEEN Austin SPD Compatible Shoe
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Earth Day Bike Ride to DC – Highlights of Final Day
Thursday, April 29th, 2010Heres a short video recapping the final day of the bike ride Washington DC via the C&O Canal with KEEN Ambassador Alison Gannett. Meeting folks on the trail, The Outfitter at Harpers Ferry, a history lesson of the C&O Canal and much more…
Journey Begins on C&O Canal – Earth Day Bike Ride to DC Day 3
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Here’s a short video recapping day 3 of the bike ride Washington DC via the C&O Canal with KEEN Ambassador Alison Gannett. History lesson, tow path design, dark tunnel journey, sticks and much more…
Earth Day Bike Ride to DC – The Final 2 Days
Saturday, April 24th, 2010Here’s a recap of Days 4 and 5 (yes, the final two days) of our bike adventure to Washington, DC via the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal with KEEN Ambassador Alison Gannett. After a comfortable night in Hancock, Maryland, we literally left the beaten path and explored 65 miles of hills and hollers in West Virginia. Our fifth and final day led us on a sixty mile journey through Maryland’s horse country and past many spectacular historical and natural landmarks.
Tearing down the towpath.
Hybrid.Hydration
Chilling in the Coronado Cruiser along a placid stretch of the Potomac.
Meeting friendly locals in West Virginia.
You get what you give – today’s random act of KEENness recipients rewarded us with the best Fuji apples ever.
Steppin’ Out with KEEN retailer Sharon in Shepherdstown, WV.
KEEN retailer Laura at The Outfitters in Harpers Ferry, WV gives us a history lesson.
Old school – 1880’s style at the historic Seneca Schoolhouse in Montgomery County, MD.
“Brad has difficulty paying attention and often disrupts the class.”
Admiring the majesty of The Great Falls along the Potomac just outside of Washington, D.C.
The terminus of the C&O Canal in Georgetown marks the end of our bike journey.
Earth Day Bike Ride to DC – Highlights of Day 2
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Here’s a short video recapping day 2 of the bike ride from Pittsburgh to DC via the Great Allegheny Passage with KEEN Ambassador Alison Gannett.
Earth Day Bike Ride to DC – Highlights of Day 2
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010Here’s a recap of Day 2 of our bike adventure to Washington, DC via the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal with KEEN Ambassador Alison Gannett. The 63-mile day ended at a lovely bed & breakfast, The Inn on Decatur, in Cumberland, Maryland.
Today’s recipients of a Random Act of KEENness: the staff of the Lucky Dog Café in Confluence, PA.
At the Rockwood Bike Shop, the inner tube sommelier (a.k.a. the local wrench) helps us with the vast selection of pneumatic delicacies.
“I wish these maps showed where the port-a-potties are.”
Sustainable transportation in Meyersdale, PA.
The Salisbury Viaduct passes 101 feet Interstate 70 and offers a spectacular view of the Garrett Wind Farm.
Props to our friends at Camelbak and Mountain Equipment Co-Op of Canada for their support.
A bucolic farm scene just outside of Meyersdale, PA.
The Eastern Continental Divide is the watershed boundary between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Mason-Dixon Line is the cultural boundary between the North and South.
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.
