Bontrager goes retro with a new cycling boot
07-24-14, 04:56 PM
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Bontrager goes retro with a new cycling boot
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07-24-14, 05:01 PM
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Only $270.... where was the CL ad for a pair of used shoes.....
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Only $270.... where was the CL ad for a pair of used shoes.....
Kind of like buying someones' used riding shorts or bibs.
Yuck and no thanks.
$270 sounds reasonable for these shoes, but I'm not a "laces" guy.
07-24-14, 06:38 PM
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They do look quite retro! Personally, I need something with traction; I can barely walk as it is!
Guess that's why I use MTB shoes, but... they've got one of those fancy dancy ratcheting buckles
like 'modern' road shoes do!
Guess that's why I use MTB shoes, but... they've got one of those fancy dancy ratcheting buckles
like 'modern' road shoes do!
07-24-14, 06:57 PM
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These are the real retro shoes, nearly 40 years old and still in use.
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07-24-14, 08:34 PM
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I've these NOS vintage Diamant Cyclocross shoes;
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07-25-14, 12:58 AM
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Personally I'm lusting after a pair of DZR "Tosca" riding shoes. Great look for Autumn in Portland!
Tosca | DZR
Tosca | DZR
07-25-14, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Velocivixen
In addition, I've been known to cycle in high heels! Leather, but not vintage.
Well worth getting up early for as she launches her Surly Steamroller into traffic.
07-25-14, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by unworthy1
I feel a "show us your old shoes/boots" thread a-comin'...
I might even take a few pix, meself!
I might even take a few pix, meself!
Somebody sort of tried here, but methinks it's in the wrong forum, so let's try one here.
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07-25-14, 10:32 AM
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At that price I'd spring for some Dromarti/Maressi Italian leather shoes:
Or even better, grab a lightly used pair on eBay for $70, which I just did.
Or even better, grab a lightly used pair on eBay for $70, which I just did.
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At $270, that's two pairs of Air Jordans...
Or 56 Big Macs
Or 56 Big Macs
07-25-14, 07:35 PM
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I like to ride in Crocs or Teva sandals. My wife shudders when she sees me leave the house wearing Crocs and socks.
07-25-14, 07:40 PM
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Vittoria makes a relatively affordable lace up leather cycling shoe compared to the likes of Dromarti, Quoc Pham, etc.
Why buy anything Bontrager after the brand was absorbed by Trek? Garbage components and kit for the most part.
Why buy anything Bontrager after the brand was absorbed by Trek? Garbage components and kit for the most part.
07-25-14, 07:52 PM
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$270.00??.....Reasonable???..... No thanks!.....
Even at $170, I'd say the price is too high...... and it's not even real leather on those shoes!
Even at $170, I'd say the price is too high...... and it's not even real leather on those shoes!
07-26-14, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by reg
synthetic kangaroo leather? isn't that the same as pvc? at 270?
I think i will hold out for synthetic whale penis.
I think i will hold out for synthetic whale penis.
YRMV, and I still wear real leather shoes including cycling shoes, mostly.
07-26-14, 11:49 AM
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I bought a pair of Dettos on eBay some years ago. Super shoes and set up with Look cleat attachments.
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