I was looking for a similar pair a number of years ago when I worked in a bike shop. I needed stiff shoes fir mountain biking, but I wasn’t going to clip in. Finally picked up a pair of Scott Trail Boa Evo shoes that were pretty stiff. I liked the boa lacing because it can fit a variety of feet. The Scotts were at least as stiff as the Freeriders, as I recall. PM sent your way.
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