How Many Pairs Of Road Shoes Do You Have?
01-14-20, 04:28 PM
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I recently acquired my second. I needed a pair of dedicated winter shoes. I get cold feet easily.
01-14-20, 04:51 PM
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Two, one Serfas and one Sidi.
I use the Sidi pair the most
I use the Sidi pair the most
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01-14-20, 08:31 PM
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I only use SPD pedals for MTB and road bikes. I have no use for cycling shoes that I can’t also easily do a little walking in. I have only one pair of shoes, Specialized Sport MTB. They are about 3 1/4 years old and still in great shape after well over 10,000 miles of cycling. Each to their own.
01-14-20, 09:12 PM
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One pair of S Works shoes circa 2013 still the best shoes I’ve ever owned. Every now and again I think it’s time to get another pair but these still work beautifully and are just as comfortable as day one
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01-14-20, 10:06 PM
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Two.
I really like my Specialized Torch 2.0 road shoes. Earlier today I ordered some toe covers to keep them drier and cleaner in winter weather.
I hang onto an older pair of Garneau road shoes as a back-up. Biggest advantages of the newer shoes: rubber grips at toe and heal, and awesome reflectivity.
I really like my Specialized Torch 2.0 road shoes. Earlier today I ordered some toe covers to keep them drier and cleaner in winter weather.
I hang onto an older pair of Garneau road shoes as a back-up. Biggest advantages of the newer shoes: rubber grips at toe and heal, and awesome reflectivity.
01-15-20, 01:20 AM
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Been wearing MTB shoes for 24 years.
Tried Look pedals once. After a month, tossed them! Actually gave them to a friend who swore by them. Not for me.
But as far as cycling shoes, probably get 3 years our of them before they wear out too much. I do replace the cleats as needed though.
Tried Look pedals once. After a month, tossed them! Actually gave them to a friend who swore by them. Not for me.
But as far as cycling shoes, probably get 3 years our of them before they wear out too much. I do replace the cleats as needed though.
01-15-20, 02:44 AM
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I have been quite pleased with the performance of these in some fairly impressive PNW rain: https://www.showerspass.com/collecti...spoint-brights
I would normally never, every pay 37 dollars for socks, but these have been well worth it.
I would normally never, every pay 37 dollars for socks, but these have been well worth it.
01-15-20, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cyclinglovers
will you use waterproof socks? and what brand? asking for suggestions?
They have a layer of neoprene with a high ankle. Much better than mucking around with booties etc.
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01-15-20, 09:57 AM
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I have dedicated race shoes that I broke in over a few weeks on the indoor trainer.
Nothing wrong with having pristine gear for race day. Every mental bump, even if not performance related, helps.
Nothing wrong with having pristine gear for race day. Every mental bump, even if not performance related, helps.
01-15-20, 10:26 AM
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Two: Sidi Dominator and Lake winter boots.
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01-15-20, 10:56 AM
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Not counting the 1 pair (Specialized) that I keep down at my parents' place (to go along w/ the 1 bike I keep there) I have 4 pairs of cycling shoes:
- SIDI - the newest, and hence my usual go-to shoe...unless I'm wearing really thin socks, and then I grab
- Gaerne - they're about 8 years old, so I usually reserve them for when I'm wearing really thin socks (as above), or for wet-weather riding...unless it's really wet, and then I grab
- Specialized - they're 13 years old and look as if they're falling apart, but I can't seem to kill them, so they're perfect for riding in torrential downpours and then leaving in the hallway for a week to dry out
also, I have one pair of
- Answer winter cycling boots - maybe 9 or 10 years old? I grab these whenever temps get below 40°F
- SIDI - the newest, and hence my usual go-to shoe...unless I'm wearing really thin socks, and then I grab
- Gaerne - they're about 8 years old, so I usually reserve them for when I'm wearing really thin socks (as above), or for wet-weather riding...unless it's really wet, and then I grab
- Specialized - they're 13 years old and look as if they're falling apart, but I can't seem to kill them, so they're perfect for riding in torrential downpours and then leaving in the hallway for a week to dry out
also, I have one pair of
- Answer winter cycling boots - maybe 9 or 10 years old? I grab these whenever temps get below 40°F
01-15-20, 07:29 PM
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01-15-20, 07:51 PM
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you can guy great deal on cycling shoes on ebay, just got 2 bontrager XXX MTB shoes for less than $40 each. They retailed around $300
01-15-20, 10:10 PM
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I've used these since 2013 as my only road shoes. Still on the original laces, and I expect a few more years from them. Best pair of riding shoes I've ever owned.
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01-15-20, 10:22 PM
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Just 2
Before: 348g per shoe w/o cleat
Wore these Sidi's for ~6 years, will still be my rainy / nasty cold day shoe
After: 367g for pair with cleats
Very comfy first impressions on trainer, feels like a skin suit for your foot, no pressure, very thin feeling
Before: 348g per shoe w/o cleat
Wore these Sidi's for ~6 years, will still be my rainy / nasty cold day shoe
After: 367g for pair with cleats
Very comfy first impressions on trainer, feels like a skin suit for your foot, no pressure, very thin feeling
01-16-20, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocket-Sauce
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01-16-20, 02:03 AM
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Between States and Sri Lanka I have about 12 pairs of SIDI ROAD SHOES..Here are a few of mine back in the states..
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@trekmogul same for me, love SIDI ROAD SHOES and have multiple pairs in several locations
01-16-20, 09:20 AM
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Two:
-Normal road: Giro SLX with spd-sl.........dang they're light and aero-ish
-TT road/race: Giro ACC with speedplay zero
-Normal road: Giro SLX with spd-sl.........dang they're light and aero-ish
-TT road/race: Giro ACC with speedplay zero
01-16-20, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by trekmogul
Between States and Sri Lanka I have about 12 pairs of SIDI ROAD SHOES..Here are a few of mine back in the states..
Sorry, I'm a TT geek. Always kicking the tires when I see cool stuff.
01-16-20, 12:52 PM
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Also a fan of N+1 for bikes and shoes. Just counted 11 pairs. My excuse: 4 different pedal types, mountain/road, and most important... color matching.
01-16-20, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by burnthesheep
The HED 3's for sale or in use? They the newer plus versions or the old narrow?
Sorry, I'm a TT geek. Always kicking the tires when I see cool stuff.
Sorry, I'm a TT geek. Always kicking the tires when I see cool stuff.
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