Tx!

Yep just got back from the second ride with them, could not have planned it better if I knew what I was doing. ;)

What the h**l was I waiting for? Oh yeah, I'm cheap and this wasn't but so far is well worth it. :twitchy:

Well, don't hold out on us! Who did the shoe modification, how was it done, where did the materials come from? Come on, man :)

I'm sure there are some interested in doing something similar. I might even be one of them. So spill!

DD

So its very common stuff, these protective soles can be put on many soles, especially smooth leather, dress shoes, cowboy boots and it turns out old school cycling shoes.

I think they could be applied to modern as well with the right cobbler.

I have them on my last two pair of cowboy boots and its been awhile but I had quotes for these at 35 to 40-50, several wouldn't do it so you have to find "a guy, or gal".

I found a guy who didn't even hesitate, heels, soles and new piping around the back on both was $70. After it was done I had found another shop next to a tailor where I took some eddie bauer shirts to be repaired on eddies dime, talked to the gal there who said she would do them too for about the same $$$.

Shoes on the run on 8th and Morrison underneath the 7-11 is who did these.

If you have any good shoes that you want to last forever, these protective soles are worth every penny, both pair of cowboy boots that I have still look brand new after 30 yrs on one and 20yrs on the other, very thin, tough as nails, waterproof and way better traction all the way around.

I would work with them to maybe flatten the sole a bit to make them even more comfortable in the long run but I see these going a lot of miles.

That is the way to do it. Works really well for touring. I have two pairs that came with such a sole and heel as standard. This is the nicest pair:


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Thanks. I'm gonna see if I can't find these materials and DIY on an old pair of Dettos :)

DD

There seems to be some sort of torture device attached to the pedals.

Nice. I recently purchased a used pair of Detto Pietros in my size. Got my first chance to try them this morning. The plastic soles have absolutely nothing to a) keep your foot from slipping when you push off from a start or b) help you get into the toe clips. I do have cleats on them. I might consider a wee bit of a heel and a little bit of rubber up front. I'll continue with the cleats themselves, however. It hasn't taken much time to get reacquainted with them after using various Sampson and Look pedals for 20-30 years.

Before I had my knee replaced, I had spacers, right side only.
I was in a car wreck that did a number on my leg (in 1972)....by 2012, aside from having that let an inch and half shorter than the other (because of the 65 days in traction) I was walking with my right foot pointing out about 45 degrees.
The knee replacement surgery took care of that: now when I walk both feet are pointing in the same direction. So I ditched the spacer.

Glad you got it sorted, I work at a hospital and all the ortho surgeons say I will never get a knee because of my ankle, getting ready to go out of KP for a second opinion. ;)

What part was crooked and how did the knee fix it? :foo:

That's the view from the clipless crowd for sure. :twitchy:

Aesthetics are equally important here for me as well as don't do clipless with a crooked ankle is a no go for me. ;)

What part was crooked
 

I can't explain it but: had to do with my femur being damaged. The main injury was: broke and shattered femur in three places. Doesn't have much to do with ankles.

yeah... that's what caused me to flinch and shield my eyes too!

Smartwool still makes proper white socks, and they look fine with vintage shoes.

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Steve in Peoria

I think that splains it, if the problem is above the knee then they can manipulate that articulation, when the problem is below the knee, it will compound the problem, maybe. :twitchy:

Luckily the extenders cause no problem at all so far. ;)