Vintage look shoes?
12-23-21, 01:53 PM
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Vintage look shoes?
Hello, I am looking for vintage looking modern three hole cleat bottom shoes. Or some mid 80s shoe brands that my Look cleats would work with? Miracle that the width would be wider also? Holiday dreaming. Any thoughts, Thanks road195
12-23-21, 02:23 PM
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The Adidas cycling shoe is a recent issue that evokes earlier designs, and it fits well: https://www.adidas.com/us/the-road-c...es/FW4457.html
12-23-21, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
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Idea: use your regular (toe clip) shoes and cover them up with an old pair of sweat socks like they used to do before someone invented booties - Flahutie tip.
I don't think I ever had real booties that would fit in my clips. Clipless was a big advance in that regard.
I don't think I ever had real booties that would fit in my clips. Clipless was a big advance in that regard.
12-23-21, 07:02 PM
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Thanks, beautiful looking crafted shoes, the width thing has me thinking of buying a vintage pair and trying them? Best road195
12-23-21, 08:04 PM
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Vintage feet were squished into shoes a la Cinderella's step sisters. Not for us.
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Originally Posted by noobinsf
The Adidas cycling shoe is a recent issue that evokes earlier designs, and it fits well: https://www.adidas.com/us/the-road-c...es/FW4457.html
I’ve no clue why their US availability is so poor.
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Originally Posted by panzerwagon
The US site has been out of stock (in most sizes) for months with no end in sight for the shortage. But UK and EU sites seem to have all sizes available, with the added bonus of their marvelous crimson: https://www.adidas.co.uk/the-velosam...es/H04705.html
I’ve no clue why their US availability is so poor.
I’ve no clue why their US availability is so poor.
Edit: You’re talking about the Velosamba, but I mean the cycling shoe, which is different.
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^ Those are two different models.
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Originally Posted by noobinsf
Maybe there was a restock? I checked the URL that I posted earlier, and it’s the US site. All sizes appear to be available to order in black.
Edit: You’re talking about the Velosamba, but I mean the cycling shoe, which is different.
Edit: You’re talking about the Velosamba, but I mean the cycling shoe, which is different.
12-24-21, 07:21 AM
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Specialized ‘74 has been my favorite roadie shoe. Nice blend of modern functionality with retro style. I know the boa mechanism does not get much love in the C&V camp but they look right at home on resto mod steel.
74’s were an S-Works level shoe offered in a limited edition run. Alas, they can only be found on the used market these days. I grabbed a couple pair lightly used that are now heavily used.
74’s were an S-Works level shoe offered in a limited edition run. Alas, they can only be found on the used market these days. I grabbed a couple pair lightly used that are now heavily used.
12-24-21, 02:22 PM
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https://vittoriashopus.com/23-1976-series
Never tried them, and they might run narrow, but they look good and may be worth a look.
Never tried them, and they might run narrow, but they look good and may be worth a look.
