One of the advantages of bicycle commuting is that I wear sturdy sneakers and change into "grown-up" shoes at work, if necessary. Permanent equipment in my vehicle is a pair of light weight hiking boots, plus other apparel.

Unless I am wearing footwear that I know I can handle at least a ten mile walk, I make sure a pair is available. Someday I may have to make it home through really busted up communities.

It helps that I usually don't have to consider snow and ice as a factor.