Shoe ideas
09-06-15, 10:31 AM
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Shoe ideas
I'm a wide-ish 13/48 and finding appropriate vintage shoes is difficult.
These just came up, and I now think I should expand my search to casual leather shoes.
Bianco Brioni Euro Zone Shoes - 3 Colors - Accessories & Watches
Other than that, it seems I can choose from a few $200-250 options, but that's not really feasible unless I save up over the winter.
Ideas?
These just came up, and I now think I should expand my search to casual leather shoes.
Bianco Brioni Euro Zone Shoes - 3 Colors - Accessories & Watches
Other than that, it seems I can choose from a few $200-250 options, but that's not really feasible unless I save up over the winter.
Ideas?
09-06-15, 10:40 AM
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Are you looking for cycling shoes in this size? For clipless pedals Sidi makes their shoes in "mega" widths which helps with fitting a wider foot
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Based on the shoe link, I assume you're riding platform pedals? If so,
Style is in the eye of the beholder, but I've got a buddy named Andy that's 6'6" and wears some big and wide shoes, 14's I believe. He bought a pair of discus shoes. They have zero tread, so they don't get stuck on the pedals. He likes them a lot for riding.
Here's a link to Andy's smugmug site, you can browse through to find more pics, but this is the one you can see his shoes in best.
Style is in the eye of the beholder, but I've got a buddy named Andy that's 6'6" and wears some big and wide shoes, 14's I believe. He bought a pair of discus shoes. They have zero tread, so they don't get stuck on the pedals. He likes them a lot for riding.
Here's a link to Andy's smugmug site, you can browse through to find more pics, but this is the one you can see his shoes in best.
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09-06-15, 11:42 AM
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I bought a pair of lightweight hiking shoes with a stiff (Vibram) sole, for the few times I ride with flat pedals. Starting now is a good time of year to be looking for closeout pricing on bike gear.
09-06-15, 11:49 AM
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Are you riding with clips & straps? As far as casual shoes, those do look like they might work. Most tennis shoes are too wide to fit on a quill pedal with a pointed edge on the pedal cage. Personally, I like having some ridges in the sole to prevent the shoe from slipping out. If using clips & straps, I might be concerned that the leather, esp. at the front of the shoe, will get beat up quickly from scraping on the inside of the clips. I like having a little extra reinforcement at the edge and where the straps cross the foot. On the plus side, the velcro strap on these shoes does look low-profile enough that it may not interfere with the clips & straps, a common problem trying to use many modern cycling shoes with clips/straps. The price is right, so may be worth a shot.
09-06-15, 01:49 PM
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Yep, clips and straps on cages. Thanks for the advice, still shopping.
09-06-15, 05:04 PM
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I like L.L. Bean's Rockport World Tour shoes. Men's Rockport World Tour Walkers | Free Shipping at L.L.Bean Nice shoes and stiff enough if you take out the insoles. It has a nice "Old School" look to it without breaking the bank.
