casual riding shoes for strapped pedals?
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casual riding shoes for strapped pedals?
Postby emilmh » Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:53 am
Just got my bike to a riding stage (still a few finishing touches to do) and have had a few short rides on the road.
I have pedals with single straps, and I'm using some adidas jogging sneakers/trainers to ride with. ( Like this stylehttps://www.shoesontheweb.com/store/cat ... G00182.jpg) I have found that the shoes soles are quite wide and make it difficult to fit into the straps easily, as well as having difficulty getting a nice solid grip on the pedal (again due to the size of the shoe). I have compared the trainers to another pair of casual shoes i have (adidas supestars http://fantasy4040.com/wp-content/uploa ... erstar.jpg) and was surprised to find that these were not much narrower, despite not having the sole 'flare' out like the trainers.
I don't want to buy clip on riding shoes because I won't be riding much and they cost too much, so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on cheap casual shoes which are good for riding.
I have been thinking about the 'sailor' type canvas shoes like these http://www.landaustore.co.uk/images/foo ... -18729.jpg? they look quite narrow and streamlined?
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Postby Clownshoes » Sat Jan 01, 2011 5:41 pm
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Postby Mulger bill » Sat Jan 01, 2011 7:07 pm
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Re: casual riding shoes for strapped pedals?
Postby emilmh » Mon Jan 03, 2011 12:21 pm
No chance I will be buying the nike shoes, I'm too cheap for that. I will see what Kmart have that are similar to volleys.Kingfisher wrote:Try a pair of Dunlop Volley sneakers, they come in an assorted range of white or black, cost next to nothing and no one will mug you for them, plus they double as a poor mans tennis shoe. However they are not as fancy as your nike ones....
What do you consider long rides? and do you use straps on your pedals?Mulger bill wrote:Volleys are a little soft for long distances unless your pedals have a large platform. But I still use 'em.
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Postby yehuda » Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:55 pm
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Re: casual riding shoes for strapped pedals?
Postby HappyHumber » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:09 pm
I steeled myself and wandered in and out of a few skate & surf shops looking for something, but eventually got a pair on sale from Colorado at an OK price with a relatively smooth & stiff sole. I also ride fixed and so I also cut a section out of the laces to get minimal "dangle" when tied. I made a note of the usable new length and replaced them with new whole laces once the the knot in the middle started to fail
My advice; bide your time and just try a few different shops and look to see what's around that appeals and snaffle up when the price is right. Shoes aren't the sort of thing I'd buy online without really knowing a brand & models sizing first.
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Postby jet-ski » Mon Jan 03, 2011 2:23 pm
I used to ride in skater shoes - I had a pair of white Etnies for ages that I got for $50 in a sale. They were good too but not as breathable as the vollies.
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Postby drubie » Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:13 pm
Skater shoes (Vans or a ripoff of those) or volleys would be better, will definitely be buying some volleys (K-mart have them in other colours than black and white and they aren't all that expensive). I'd like a set of checkerboard Vans but feel that at 40+ I'd look ridiculous rocking the Spicoli look.
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Postby nathann » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:00 pm
The soles are pretty thick too.
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Postby hondaboy » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:17 pm
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:38 pm
IME, 40 kms was my limit.
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Postby y3ntil » Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:29 am
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Postby munga » Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:56 pm
so, buy some volleys.
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Postby misterhorsey » Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:08 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Taylor_All-Stars
I find they have quite a firm sole and the laces can be made quite tight so they don't flop around on your feet at all. Also, they are don't scream 'bike' when you aren't on it.I have a leather pair which do well in wettish weather as they don't soak up so much moisture as the canvas.
I wear volleys as well, but have only just noticed the canvas wearing through the top of the shoe. Time to get a new pair me thinks.
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Postby jet-ski » Wed Jan 05, 2011 4:15 pm
the other disadvantage I found this morning, after wearing my fat-soled Tigers on the bike and putting the seat up, went to get on with the volleys and needed to adjust the seat again... cept mine requires an allen key and I'd already gotten half way to work...
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Postby HappyHumber » Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:50 pm
whassat eh, bro?NZrider wrote:Why not try some 510's and pinned flats like DMR's? Amazing combo!
510s like the Blundies I referred to earlier?
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