Road Cycling - Why Are Cycling Shoes So Ugly?
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Miller2
02-16-07, 06:20 PM
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/equip/06ShoeSportRoad_All_l.jpg
These are my current shoes. I think they look pretty good. In fact I would say I actually like the way they look. Would I wear them to the clubs? Probably not, but I definitely don't mind wearing them while cycling.
I wear those as well. Good first road shoe IMO.
scirocco
02-16-07, 06:49 PM
I wanted something simple so I got these:
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/20-4592-BLW-ANGLE.jpg
No disrespect, but those are seriously ugly. I think this is what the OP meant. If those shoes were an insect, they'd be a cockroach, and you'd be reaching for the spray. :D
Marresi makes beautiful shoes. The Eroica (which I can't find anywhere) is the best shoe I've ever seen.
You hooked me, I Googled Marresi and didn't find much. Any online shops? The 700 is nice.
http://www.marresi.com/img/700.jpg
Dead Extra #2
02-16-07, 10:34 PM
What a bunch of girls.
blonduathlongrl
02-17-07, 07:43 AM
Ive been looking at these for a while and my birthday is coming up:)
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/blondduathlongirl/ZetaWhiPearlWhi.jpg
Namenda
02-17-07, 07:54 AM
I got a pair of these (NOS) for Xmas. Most comfortable cycling shoes I've ever worn.
http://xoomgear.com/i/p/l/SHOE-1054.jpg
merlinextraligh
02-17-07, 09:15 AM
It's so you can go straight form the bike to the bowling alley
http://rocket7.com/images/RoadStock2006b.jpg
Patriot
02-17-07, 09:20 AM
OP,
UGLY?
Dude, is there something wrong with you?
UGLY?
I think NOT!!!!
http://www.worldcycling.com/products_04/DMT04RSX_white.jpg
giantcfr1
02-17-07, 09:46 AM
Well I love My Adidas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zs1bmpRzF8E):
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/stefbrn55/stray%20pics/bikeped007.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b229/stefbrn55/stray%20pics/bikeped011.jpg
Flaneur
02-17-07, 02:36 PM
If cyclists didn't wear these nasty confections, we'd be expelled from our exclusive club. Mountain bike shoes are too damned practical; why would we want to be able to walk to the curb, when we live in hope of being mistaken for a pro on vacation?
aprilia4life
02-17-07, 02:46 PM
If cyclists didn't wear these nasty confections, we'd be expelled from our exclusive club. Mountain bike shoes are too damned practical; why would we want to be able to walk to the curb, when we live in hope of being mistaken for a pro on vacation?
damn straight! :D
urbanknight
02-17-07, 03:01 PM
Because any man who shaves his legs and wear spandex in public isn't all that concerned with fashion or how he looks.