Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - My velcro died

Yup....the velcro on my Diadora shoes is now essentially kaput. I felt like riding tonight, though, so I throw the ole clips n' straps on the fixie and go out for a spin. First ten minutes I mostly fumbled around trying to get in my clips. Practiced until I could do it without having to stop to hold on to a street sign to get in the clips (don't laugh....these pedals are evil). Eventually work up to practicing my track stands and skids. My eventual conclusion? Clipless>shoving beef under your eyelids and jumping into a pit of weasels>riding clips n' straps. I know, I know, some of you love them thoroughly and completely. Personally, though, after tonight I may never touch them again. My big toes effin' hurt...

I have tried them in the past and I just do not like the straps. Give me the clipless anyday. Sure my foot has clipped out on it's own accord once in a while but it's no where near as frightening as having your strap bust on you.

Yup....the velcro on my Diadora shoes is now essentially kaput....

Shoe repair? Good shops seem to perform miracles.

many shops in chicago carry cheapass diadoras...like the Geko, I think its called..

shoot..Ive got an old pair if ya want them, size 10.5 i think...

check Sprockets and Performance for sub $70 diadora mountain shoes..

Used a 20% off coupon for Performance last night on a new pair of shoes. The Eggbeaters will make a return as soon as they arrive.

Ahhhh... poor velcro. Everybody's gotta die some time.

also: Nashbar.com has some great deals

sneaks and clips....F velco

shoving beef under your eyelids and jumping into a pit of weasels

You have quite an imagination.

I just use lace-up shoes...so no velcro to worry about.

You have quite an imagination.

The dreams I have at night would scare the crap out of you.

I just use lace-up shoes...so no velcro to worry about.

my clipless shoes have laces AND velcro.

but I usually only throw my cheapo spds on for longer weekend rides. for commuting and tooling around the city I find sneaks with clips and straps more convenient

I'm just a big fan of the super cheap shoes...the traverse II from performance is one of my favorites...good ventilation and such, uses laces, and actually looks kinda like a normal shoe...but I still wish there was a cafe cover for spd cleats.