Fantastic shoes for "off bike" hours?
09-05-11, 12:58 AM
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Fantastic shoes for "off bike" hours?
In winter, the weather is so cold.What shoes do you guys take for "off bike" hours in winter(though it's early I wanna prepare some shoes for my winter touring)? Boots,leather shoes or others? I am thinking about a small two day trip with my girlfriend later this year (maybe Vancouver Island, San Juan Islands or something like that). So i need one pair of walking shoes.What is your opinion? Has anyone of u have experience with this Clarks Desert Boot?I feel its style is so cool, but i am not sure for its quailty and performance. Is it good for "off bike"hours? Thanks for any suggestions
09-05-11, 01:03 AM
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I wear Asics trail running shoes off the bike mostly. Doesn't get much better than quality running shoes for comfort.
09-05-11, 01:18 AM
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I actually bought that exact boot sometime last winter. It was horrible. The top edge cut in awfully to my upper ankles, it was unbearable even over a day.
Ended up with a different pair that were infinitely better, but the style wasn't exactly the same. I'll post sometime tomorrow what they were.
Ended up with a different pair that were infinitely better, but the style wasn't exactly the same. I'll post sometime tomorrow what they were.
09-05-11, 06:59 AM
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Walking shoes are no different than cycling shoes in that you need to try them on and figure out for yourself what fits and is comfortable.
09-05-11, 09:12 AM
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Yeah I can tell just by looking that you shouldn't buy those boots. If you want something comfortable and dry get a trail running shoe with Gore Tex or whatever. If you want something that you can beat buy a real boot.
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