Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Narrow shoes (besides Gazelles)

I should probably just bite the bullet and go clipless, but for now the strap rub between shoes and crank arms is driving me nuts. Couldn't really find much in a search about good, stiff, narrow shoes, and the ol' Gazelle standbys just don't fit my feets so well...
What else have you had luck with? Something one could technically skate in as well (I only own/wear one pair of shoes at a time, usually)? Or, conversely, what's a pedal with a bit more axle length?

These are way expensive for what they are but cheaper than going clipless.

http://www.bikemania.biz/KNEESAVER_PEDAL_EXTENDERS_p/bikescorknee.htm

Nike Torinos FTW.

Just ask juvi!

I wear Puma Future Cats, the sole is pretty stiff and they're really comfy off the bike. They also look pretty decent and have held up just fine the two months or so since I got them. They are generally expensive but I scored some new ones on ebay for $40.

What are your current pedals?

And yeah, never noticed how much kneesavers cost, that's just out of line

I just got a pair of adidas steeples. there pretty awesome. really, narrow, really comfortable. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/18394558/c/64629.html

Adidas tuscany's
or check out Diesel's i ride in diesels and I love them super light and narrow.

I can also vouch for the diesels. They are super slim, but the leather is thick enough on the sides so they won't immediately be devoured by the clips. Although I doubt you could skate in them.

Adidas Marathon 80

could skate in deisels id think, they just dont have a lot of padding.

asics onitsuka tiger

pumas!!!!!!!.... & vision street wear.

http://www.womenrunningshoes.com/puma_shoes/images/puma_speed_cat_shoes2.jpg

work well for me. they look better dirty

snap! i forgot the shoes i'm wearing right now!
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000FS4ZI0.01-AP74B9DWTEE7F._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

What are your current pedals?

And yeah, never noticed how much kneesavers cost, that's just out of line

Current pedals on road bike are some old Malliard CxC platforms, kinda similar to those MKS RX9s or whatever. I don't have such a problem with the Specialized track pedals on my fixed gear, as I think they have longer spindles. Yes, I'd rather just get some new pedals rather than the Kneesavers, but that is a good idea.

these bad boys were actually what juvi recommended: http://www.soccerevolution.com/store/images/retail/_full/NIK_13028_F.jpeg

i remember because i wrote that **** down... they are some nice-looking shoes.

i love chucks but damn they make the top of my foot hurt when skidding

Puma Speedcats are definately narrow

http://www.womenrunningshoes.com/puma_shoes/images/puma_speed_cat_shoes2.jpg

work well for me. they look better dirty

How can you buy these when you know they'll get ****ed up in clips? Don't those run, like, $90+ or something?

Mono black Chucks all the way.

eurosport (soccer.com) > indoor shoes

I have a pair of copa indoors and love them. The Nikes posted above are pretty bangin too.

shoes will always get screwed up. i love chucks, but sometimes it's nice to switch it up with something that has some padding. besides, just because you're always on your bike doesn't mean you can't wear nice stuff that's kinda pricey (if you enjoy wearing it). i mean i cater what i wear to being conducive to not being uncomfortable on my bike, but i wouldn't not wear a nice pair of shoes that i like wearing just cause they'd get beat up with straps/clips.

but as my roomie pointed out, men generally tend to be rougher on their shoes than the ladies. and wear them out much faster

Sambas all the way.

http://dun.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-214369reg.jpg

Sambas all the way.

http://dun.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-214369reg.jpg

I love the feel of Sambas, but damn do I hate that tongue.

I wear black and silver Pumas. I don't know what they are called, but I got them for 25 bucks at a Puma outlet. They are normally around 90. Nice.

I posted a thread called "dope shoes for clips" 3 weeks ago.

I just picked up a pair of these 2 weeks ago.
http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas144/1729-114194-d.jpg

The hard sole is good for pedaling.
Narrow enough for clips.

I wouldn't think these would be ideal for skate boarding, but they're doable.

Low key. I like.

I love the feel of Sambas, but damn do I hate that tongue.

Yeah, I was fortunate to get a pair with a "normal"
tongue on closeout at Dick's Sporting Goods for $20,
after a half-off coupon. I haven't seen them anywhere
since then.

Yeah, I was fortunate to get a pair with a "normal"
tongue on closeout at Dick's Sporting Goods for $20,
after a half-off coupon. I haven't seen them anywhere
since then.

Man, I wish I could find a pair of those. All of the ones I find are with the long tongue.

these bad boys were actually what juvi recommended: http://www.soccerevolution.com/store/images/retail/_full/NIK_13028_F.jpeg

i remember because i wrote that **** down... they are some nice-looking shoes.
What are those exactly?

How can you buy these when you know they'll get ****ed up in clips? Don't those run, like, $90+ or something?

Mono black Chucks all the way.

anything will get extra wear if you use them with clips. i got mine for $65 which is not much more than any of the adidas or nike shoes posted. probably half what you will spend on a pair of Diesel shoes (at least in the states) that was recomended earlier in the thread.

it was just a suggestion. super comfy, lightweight, and made 10X better than any nike shoe i have ever had. i ride my bike, play tennis and basketball, and are generaly rough on my shoes and they hold up great.

but now im just sounding like a puma spokesman. just defending my purchase =) which i have been more than happy with, and am buying another pair before spring.

I posted a thread called "dope shoes for clips" 3 weeks ago.

I just picked up a pair of these 2 weeks ago.
http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas144/1729-114194-d.jpg

The hard sole is good for pedaling.
Narrow enough for clips.

I wouldn't think these would be ideal for skate boarding, but they're doable.

Low key. I like.

Ah, the long standing-adidas/puma feud (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5055542.stm). I have these (with white stripes on black). Although the upper is leather, the toe is rubberized like the sole, so wear from the clip is reduced, although you do get a little abrasion on the side. A black sharpie is good for hiding that if you're into appearances. I've had mine for over a year and had no problems. Cozy shoe.

asics onitsuka tiger

Tigers are super narrow, especially the mexico 66 ones. They work really well with clips. Don't have much of a footbed though, would probably suck to skate in.



Sambas all the way.

http://dun.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-214369reg.jpg

The only thing to watch out with Sambas is the older models, and some of the orginals "re-issues", have sketchy laces. Get rid of them right away and swap 'em out. They NEVER stay tied. I've had them get stuck in the chainweel of my roadbike before (good thing for freewheel). I knew a couple of people that worked for adidas and they pretty much verified the problem.

Or you could just get some Stawberry Shortcake bow biters.

I rock the Puma Mostro's. With the velcro laces. They're awesome. Yes.

http://www.zappos.com/images/720/7206818/1733-255960-d.jpg

Puma Ligas. They are identical in construction to Sambas, but they're leather around the heel instead of cotton or whatever it is on the Sambas. My Sambas got torn to hell there.

http://www.zappos.com/images/720/7206818/1733-255960-d.jpg

D'oh!

I posted a thread called "dope shoes for clips" 3 weeks ago.

I just picked up a pair of these 2 weeks ago.
http://www.zappos.com/images/A/Adidas144/1729-114194-d.jpg

The hard sole is good for pedaling.
Narrow enough for clips.

I wouldn't think these would be ideal for skate boarding, but they're doable.

Low key. I like.

I've been looking for something like those to ride in. Where did you get them? Price?

I just got some converse one-stars, they work pretty well

sambas 4-eva and thanx to igneous for pix of poss new pumas

puma 5000m's are pretty narrow. make for a nice snug fit.

ditto on the samba tongues. they blow. and they are kind of played.

What are those exactly?
nike air tiempo rivals... i think they are like 40 dollars, so they won't break the bank.

those pumas look nice, too...

I've been looking for something like those to ride in. Where did you get them? Price?

I just got some converse one-stars, they work pretty well

I picked them up at "DaZone" Queen Street. North side, before Bathurst.
Near the KFC (*gag* I hate using fast foot places as land marks). You know the one.

Sambas all the way.

http://dun.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pG01-214369reg.jpg

+1....over 1,000 miles in them, still wear them every day.

anything will get extra wear if you use them with clips. i got mine for $65 which is not much more than any of the adidas or nike shoes posted. probably half what you will spend on a pair of Diesel shoes (at least in the states) that was recomended earlier in the thread.

it was just a suggestion. super comfy, lightweight, and made 10X better than any nike shoe i have ever had. i ride my bike, play tennis and basketball, and are generaly rough on my shoes and they hold up great.

but now im just sounding like a puma spokesman. just defending my purchase =) which i have been more than happy with, and am buying another pair before spring.

Fair enough!

vans oldschool. low top for the summer, high top for the winter.

I wear addidas spezials and sambas , as well as chuck taylors and diadora road shoes with old school platform cleats

I like the road shoes best you have a stronger stroke more arch support and a narrower profile some people are affraid of bing strapped to their bike like that but I love it

clip-less bugs my knee

These are way expensive for what they are but cheaper than going clipless.

http://www.bikemania.biz/KNEESAVER_PEDAL_EXTENDERS_p/bikescorknee.htm

Those things are fine for road bikes or anything with a freewheel but on a fixie theyll also increase your chance of pedal strike quite a bit.
**** those things...just get some different shoes eh?

Ah, the long standing-adidas/puma feud (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5055542.stm).


It's pretty crazy. Def true. In Herzo, you are either decked out in puma or adi, never both. Adidas used to be a client I worked on, the story goes a bit deeper, supposedly when one of the brothers went off to war, the other hooked up with the wife. That was sort of the nail in the coffin.

It was bad to wear Nikes infront of that client, but a slap in the face to sport Pumas.

How 'bout Vans slip-ons? The soles are pretty flimsy, but it seems like with some good clips and straps they'd be the ultimate. Nothing to get snagged on, no laces, etc....

i ride in slip-ons right now, but the soles wear out incredibly quickly. my sylvans just destroy them, and my feet are too wide to comfortably ride gr-9's.

as long as we're on the subject of pedals, i've been wondering if anyone here has any experience with the higher-end mks pedals? how wide are the rx-1, the custom nuevo, and are they comfortable with street shoes? and does anyone anywhere know anything about the unique custom other than that it is "an njs sylvan?"

totally off-topic, but i've been wondering...

I wear addidas spezials and sambas , as well as chuck taylors and diadora road shoes with old school platform cleats

I like the road shoes best you have a stronger stroke more arch support and a narrower profile some people are affraid of bing strapped to their bike like that but I love it

clip-less bugs my knee

Platform cleats? like cleats for platform pedals? What are they and what do they offer that clipless can't?

you have to adjust everything so that it is just right.... i like platform cleats and a traditional pedal because I can ride my bike with and without the special shoes also I have larger platform that my foot is pushing off and thirdly my knee cant twist to the side as easily as it used to so clipless is out of the question for me too many yars of skateboarding and bmx did me in

with traditional pedals keep your straps tight and adjust your toe in proper and you are set for life

Platform cleats? like cleats for platform pedals? What are they and what do they offer that clipless can't?



http://www.euroasiaimports.com/productcart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=242

oh slotted cleats for cage pedals. I thought you where talking about something else for platforms. I still don't see how they are any better for your knees then clipless with zero float cleats.

And a lot of people aren't so much afraid of being strapped in but rather dislike the hassle of strapping in and out... I've found that it especially sucks on a fg unless you lean against something every time.