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Old 02-06-19, 07:19 PM
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Shimano's entry into cool and casual?

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Old 02-06-19, 08:33 PM
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As mentioned, bright colors in motion will get a drivers attention. There is a reason hunters wear orange. Here is a better pic of my Vittoria Ikon's, the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned...and they only cost $150.

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Old 02-06-19, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse View Post
I really, really like bright shoes.
I am with the Horse on thi

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Old 02-06-19, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mgopack42 View Post
these are what i have! they actually "charge up" and glow after dark! on sale now at competitive cyclist for a reasonable price ($360)
Nooooooooooo! I got a pair during the CC TdF sale but this color was not available (or even an option) so I got white with red... whatever that is at the back. Fantastic shoes, love 'em but I wish they were the color you got.
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Old 02-07-19, 10:51 AM
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I'm a big fan of neon shoes. The movement really does attract attention from drivers. In the colder seasons, I have some neon overshoes that work great. I rode a set of these for a few years:

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Old 02-07-19, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TrojanHorse View Post
Nooooooooooo! I got a pair during the CC TdF sale but this color was not available (or even an option) so I got white with red... whatever that is at the back. Fantastic shoes, love 'em but I wish they were the color you got.
And the biggest "problem" with Sidi shoes, is that once you buy them, you have to keep them for a long time since they last forever, and wear parts are replaceable and available. takes a long time to use up and Sidi shoe! when i got mine, and now, one of the few colors in my size that IS on sale is this bright hyper yellow! my favorite color for road use!
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Old 02-07-19, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mgopack42 View Post
And the biggest "problem" with Sidi shoes, is that once you buy them, you have to keep them for a long time since they last forever, and wear parts are replaceable and available. takes a long time to use up and Sidi shoe! when i got mine, and now, one of the few colors in my size that IS on sale is this bright hyper yellow! my favorite color for road use!
Truth! I have an old pair of Sidi Genius 5s that I don't even really like compared to my other two, so I just use them on the trainer. I've replaced a buckle once and obviously the heel pad tons of times
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Old 02-07-19, 03:34 PM
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Nice...

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Shimano's entry into cool and casual?


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Originally Posted by jadocs View Post
As mentioned, bright colors in motion will get a drivers attention. There is a reason hunters wear orange. Here is a better pic of my Vittoria Ikon's, the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned...and they only cost $150.

​​​​​​The grocery store? I'm gonna run this theory by a polar bear.
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Old 02-07-19, 09:35 PM
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Old 02-08-19, 07:14 AM
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disruptive camo for the win!

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Originally Posted by Dan333SP View Post
SERIOUS cyclists (who are also fast) choose Rapha. Make sure you match your shoes to your bidon and helmet.

A guy blasted past me on the path a few weeks ago wearing some neon pink shoes. Between the color and constant motion they were definitely attention getters from a safety standpoint. His shoes were most assuredly fast.
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Old 02-08-19, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene View Post
disruptive camo for the win!
What is this? I don't see anything?
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Old 02-08-19, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rubiksoval View Post
White is the fastest. All of my shoes are white.

Billy "White Shoes" Johnson would agree with you.

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I wear black shoes with colored or Hi-Viz for visibility. Besides, the black shoes make my feet look slimmer.
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Old 02-09-19, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by tagaproject6 View Post
What is this? I don't see anything?
not sure why you can't see the photo.. but link to the product
https://www.all4cycling.com/shop/mav...ml?language=en
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Old 02-09-19, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Sy Reene View Post
not sure why you can't see the photo.. but link to the product
https://www.all4cycling.com/shop/mav...ml?language=en
i think it was a joke because of the camo
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Old 02-09-19, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jadocs View Post


i think it was a joke because of the camo
Doh!
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Old 02-12-19, 01:29 PM
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Is this a serious question?

Buy what fits and makes you happy...in white then dye them with a lightning bolt, add an LED for the circle of light and ride.
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Old 02-12-19, 11:44 PM
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Oh wait, he said high end.
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My Richard Petty car color red and blue Sidi s are nice.
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