August 17, 2006
No Plain Jane

These days, sticker shock at the gas pump is pretty intense.  When the cost of filling car is cutting into your ski trip savings fund, it’s time to move into ski fund preservation mode.  Dust off the beater bike and start tooling around town on two wheels instead four.

But then there’s that little issue of style clash.  Think suits with running shoes but swap out the footwear for bike shoes.  Maintain your style by slipping into a pair of Sonoma 2 shoes by Specialized.  These hip Mary Janes are perfect for urban meandering to cafés, farmer’s market, yoga studio or wherever you feel like dodging traffic.

In addition to its women’s specific fit, Specialized designed these shoes to for the biker girl on the town - alternating between being on the bike and off the bike.  The soles are stiff enough for efficient pedaling but still flexible enough to avoid the bike shoe hobble walk.   For riders addicted to clipless pedals, the Sonoma 2 is SPD compatible with a recessed cleat mount, making for a smoother sole profile for easier walking. 

With all that extra quad work and weaving between cars, navigating the mogul fields this winter will be as easy as riding a bike.