White cycling shoes has ruined the "look" of cycling.
06-24-11, 07:56 AM
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White cycling shoes has ruined the "look" of cycling.
A Cat 1 cyclist told me once, "To be pro, you gotta look pro."
But the white shoe thing has turned me off to the new look of cycling. I kinda got used to the non-black shorts(but please dont wear white shorts). And the helmets, well they arent to bad, except for those honeycomb turban monstrosities. I guess if you want to look like an alien bug the current fashion is for you.
I mean this guy looks classy.
But the white shoe thing has turned me off to the new look of cycling. I kinda got used to the non-black shorts(but please dont wear white shorts). And the helmets, well they arent to bad, except for those honeycomb turban monstrosities. I guess if you want to look like an alien bug the current fashion is for you.
I mean this guy looks classy.
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06-24-11, 08:02 AM
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even as a new cyclists I roll with black shoes, black shorts, black (ok, carbon fiber look) helmet... I have no need for the flashy weird colors and crap... though admittedly, as I start venturing out on some more roads with heavier traffic I think I might get an orange/yellow/neon jersey for visibility
06-24-11, 08:06 AM
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A Cat 1 cyclist told me once, "To be pro, you gotta look pro."
But the white shoe thing has turned me off to the new look of cycling. I kinda got used to the non-black shorts(but please dont wear white shorts). And the helmets, well they arent to bad, except for those honeycomb turban monstosities. I guess if you want to look like an alien bug the current fashion is for you.
I mean this guy looks classy.
But the white shoe thing has turned me off to the new look of cycling. I kinda got used to the non-black shorts(but please dont wear white shorts). And the helmets, well they arent to bad, except for those honeycomb turban monstosities. I guess if you want to look like an alien bug the current fashion is for you.
I mean this guy looks classy.
Good thing Hasselblad embraced digital tech. To the rest of you Luddites, the 70's called and they want their sideburns back.
06-24-11, 08:07 AM
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Wear what you want. Those that are worried about what others are wearing have a problem.
I want shorts with a lime green stripe below the waist in the back for visibility. They are hard to find.
I want shorts with a lime green stripe below the waist in the back for visibility. They are hard to find.
06-24-11, 08:26 AM
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It's ok...wear white cycling shoes in enough crap weather and they cease to be white...
06-24-11, 08:32 AM
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Deal me in man, I'm already there. Still wearing jean shorts and a tie die tshirt. But I am not without compromise wearing my "honeycomb turban" Trek Sonic helmet.
White shoes? Pat Boone on bicycles?
White shoes? Pat Boone on bicycles?
06-24-11, 08:37 AM
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I've worn white shoes since the early 90's and will continue to do so, thanks.
Want to look 'pro'? Look at what riders are wearing now.
Want to look 'pro'? Look at what riders are wearing now.
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06-24-11, 08:40 AM
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I have white cycling shoes. I would have preferred silver, but these were a great price 
06-24-11, 08:46 AM
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I wear mountain shoes, and they usually come in back, so I guess I'm safe then.
06-24-11, 08:51 AM
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I prefer black or darker shoes. Not a big fan of white shoes at all. But if you like them wear them.
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He looks bad-ass
They wore them in 1986.
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I am for functionality over fashion. As far as I'm concerned black shoes will get hotter and as such (I am a person who over heats easily) white shoes are perfect. I care not if they get scuffed or not. Although on the fashion note I just can't help but HATE silver shoes. But to each his own.
