shoes, kicks, joints
07-09-08, 05:51 PM
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shoes, kicks, joints
what type of shoes do you guys ride in (this is not a post about fashion, but if people want to go there so be it)? Recently i have been looking at vintage racing photos and noticing the racers shoes. does anyone know if they were stiff or floppy? I generally ride my fixed with my puma scrills on (i have otrhodics that fit in them well and stiffen up the sole which is nice). here is a photo of them (not my picture or me in the photo) https://farm1.static.flickr.com/38/74954114_c9e280cef7.jpg?v=0
does anyone know of shoes designed for riding that aren't made for clipless pedals (besides the new series that vans is putting out). I wish there was a cool riding shoe that you could wear sock-less and had nice venting for the summer while still being supportive. discuss.
does anyone know of shoes designed for riding that aren't made for clipless pedals (besides the new series that vans is putting out). I wish there was a cool riding shoe that you could wear sock-less and had nice venting for the summer while still being supportive. discuss.
07-09-08, 06:59 PM
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there's a massive thread about this already.....
07-09-08, 09:21 PM
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on my fixed, i have clipless pedals. when riding singlespeed i usually wear slipons or my normal shoes
07-09-08, 09:29 PM
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07-09-08, 11:39 PM
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07-10-08, 08:42 AM
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You can still find classic slotted cleat shoes around sometimes, but they're not any better to walk in than current clipless road shoes, and much more difficult to get out of the pedal.
07-10-08, 12:42 PM
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Tisza! The soles are hard and they last FOREVER. Has the same pair for 3 years now, and that is rare for me. Communist design FTW!
07-10-08, 01:00 PM
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Hungary. They say they will take international orders online soon, but who knows when that will really happen.
