Fixed Gear shoes
#29
72 & Sunny
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From: Brooklyn
Bikes: '93 Yamaguchi Pursuit track bike, Alan Super Record
I know that it just won't work for some people unless they carry around a second pair of shoes, but if you think it's at all possible, definitely try clipless mtn bike shoes. Find something svelte and walkable like Diadora Geko's. I'm a recent convert (um, yesterday) and I can't get over ****ing tremendous they are.
#30
this bike is an aqueduct

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From: Gainesville, FL
Bikes: Villin custom touring, Medici Pro Pista, KHS Alite1000, Windsor fixed commuter
Poop mouth.
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#31
PS NOT STOLEN
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: 57cm NJS Bridgestone
My coworker has these great Sidi cycling shoes. Theyre not the usual clipless space-boot style (though I enjoy the space boots from time to time) but just simple leather shoes with a hard-flat sole. They look great for riding. Flexy asics or sambas or whatever dont support a foot very well when riding. My pedals are also wearing through the sole really quickly on my sneakers, which is also an issue.
#35
Love me some Crown...
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Bikes: Specialized Rockhopper, Nishiki Custom Fixed Conversion
Wow... That's impressive.
Anyway, I wear 661 Launch shoes
They're comfortable, SPD compatible, they look like regular shoes, and using my eggbeater cleats, I can walk for days in them without clacking around, etc.
Anyway, I wear 661 Launch shoes
They're comfortable, SPD compatible, they look like regular shoes, and using my eggbeater cleats, I can walk for days in them without clacking around, etc.
#37
meet the mets

Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Bucktown, Chicago
Bikes: Raleigh conversion (hours spent making it look like a Pista); Porter Track, Samson Track, Leto Roadie.
Usually wear: Vans Old Skools
More durable: Puma Somas
Has anyone had any experience actually wearing the Tai Chis? I'd suspect they'd be great for slipping in and out of the straps, but the sole's very thin and flexible, which would be un-fun really fast, right?
More durable: Puma Somas
Has anyone had any experience actually wearing the Tai Chis? I'd suspect they'd be great for slipping in and out of the straps, but the sole's very thin and flexible, which would be un-fun really fast, right?
#39
Honking drivers see you
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Houston, TX
Bikes: Fuji Track, KHS Witch Doctor, Balance AL 750, Tank Mod Trials Bike
I like my sambas and am gonna go through my Eurosport catalog and find some more indoor soccer boots. As for laces, you could always go with that band that slips over the soccer shoe. They come in a few different colors so you could always mix them up.
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Keirin shoes available from Hillbrick Racing (Austrailia)
#42
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: SoCal - 909
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy (fixed-gear commuter), Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS, Trek Madone 5.5, Specialized Allez Comp, Marin Mt. Vision Pro, Specialized M2 Hardtail, beater Nishiki fixed-gear conversion, Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS
Originally Posted by Plinkerton
Wow... That's impressive.
Anyway, I wear 661 Launch shoes
They're comfortable, SPD compatible, they look like regular shoes, and using my eggbeater cleats, I can walk for days in them without clacking around, etc.
Anyway, I wear 661 Launch shoes
They're comfortable, SPD compatible, they look like regular shoes, and using my eggbeater cleats, I can walk for days in them without clacking around, etc.
Only problem I have with them is that the lace keeper strap is too long.
-Trevor
#43
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: El Cerrito, CA
Bikes: Sam Hillborne, Long Haul Trucker
Hi,
I have those Adidas clipless mountain shoes from the link. I bought them because they look kind of cool and are clipless, but I don't really like them. They aren't as stiff as I'd like and they don't fit quite right. They feel sort of loose around my heel.
I am currently using clips and straps on my fixie, and i wear Adidas Sambas. Sambas are great, and they are much nicer to walk around in once I park the bike. Also, they do fit perfectly. Although both pairs of shoes are Adidas and both are size 12, the mountain shoes don't fit as well.
Adam
I have those Adidas clipless mountain shoes from the link. I bought them because they look kind of cool and are clipless, but I don't really like them. They aren't as stiff as I'd like and they don't fit quite right. They feel sort of loose around my heel.
I am currently using clips and straps on my fixie, and i wear Adidas Sambas. Sambas are great, and they are much nicer to walk around in once I park the bike. Also, they do fit perfectly. Although both pairs of shoes are Adidas and both are size 12, the mountain shoes don't fit as well.
Adam
#44
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: El Cerrito, CA
Bikes: Sam Hillborne, Long Haul Trucker
p.s. I was referring to the link by Jayrooney on the previous page.
...but you know, if I'm talking about shoes at this time of night i guess it's time to turn off the computer.
...but you know, if I'm talking about shoes at this time of night i guess it's time to turn off the computer.
#45
Love me some Crown...
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 309
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Bikes: Specialized Rockhopper, Nishiki Custom Fixed Conversion
Trevor, odd thing about that. I have last years model, where the whole inside lining is red, and the shoe is all black. My roommate has the ones pictured, and the strap on it is ********. It's way too long, and I don't understand how it's supposed to work.
The one on mine however, works great. It's really strange that on the new model, they made something a lot worse.
Where are you in Socal by the way?
The one on mine however, works great. It's really strange that on the new model, they made something a lot worse.
Where are you in Socal by the way?
#46
Originally Posted by beekay
Wow, checked out the link...last day of sale is today for 60.95, marked down from 93.95. Surely that is divine intervention, and I was guided to order a pair.
#47
Originally Posted by Zonker
Wow, checked out the link...last day of sale is today for 60.95, marked down from 93.95. Surely that is divine intervention, and I was guided to order a pair.
i ordered a pair of these wednesday night and got them today, feel great but kind of a loud shoe when you walk around in them...
these adidas are still my favorite.
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#48
*waits for dude buying tai's to comment on them*
want to pick some whizzer lo's too?
https://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7204005.html
want to pick some whizzer lo's too?
https://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7204005.html






