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five tens are remarkably good.
What footwear do you use on flat pedals
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gradeAfailure
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I'll second the Shimano AM41 (not the AM45, they're SPD) as they keep the water out quite well and wipe clean too.
I'll second the Shimano AM41 (not the AM45, they're SPD) as they keep the water out quite well and wipe clean too.
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5 10s with Shimano or any DMR but I've removed some pins as this combo can be a bit too grippy for me.
When I used trainers I felt that a lot of effort was being wasted squashing the sole during each rotation.
Don't laugh at DMR V6' they are light and silly cheap too.
5 10s with Shimano or any DMR but I've removed some pins as this combo can be a bit too grippy for me.
When I used trainers I felt that a lot of effort was being wasted squashing the sole during each rotation.
Don't laugh at DMR V6' they are light and silly cheap too.
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Think I'll have a look at these 2 when I go shopping next
Firstly these but they look bulky
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fiv ... e-ec049525
Then these
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fiv ... e-ec114816
Think I'll have a look at these 2 when I go shopping next
Firstly these but they look bulky
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fiv ... e-ec049525
Then these
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fiv ... e-ec114816
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The impacts ARE bulky, but the freeriders are basically a stiff soled skate shoe.
My_Teenage_Self":2ng3dpa6 said:
It's taken me ages to narrow it to them two lol
I personally like wearing my old adidas samba's but as I've found out and others have said, they flex too much with having a soft sole.
I prefer the second link if the sole will give me a more sturdy support
gradeAfailure
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Seriously, try the Shimano flat pedal shoes - everyone automatically goes for 5:10.
Seriously, try the Shimano flat pedal shoes - everyone automatically goes for 5:10.
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I will be trying what ever they have in the shop but looks and cost wise them 2 fit the bill. But from experience I may not either like them in the flesh or they may not feel comfortable to me.
I know for sure I definitely do not want clip style peds/shoes
gradeAfailure":2ada4955 said:
I will be trying what ever they have in the shop but looks and cost wise them 2 fit the bill. But from experience I may not either like them in the flesh or they may not feel comfortable to me.
I know for sure I definitely do not want clip style peds/shoes
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5:10's are very good tho..
One other thing to consider is when & how you ride.. All I'll say is to ask - do you ride through puddles, in mud, in the rain? Do you need to dab sometimes on rocks, or in muddy, soft woods? Might you need to get off & push sometimes?
Do you want to do these things wearing a pair of Vans, Adidas, etc and are you happy riding with wet, cold feet? Grip on the pedals is important, but if you're after footwear, consider your feet too.
5:10's are not waterproof, but they are a bit more resilient than some other footwear, some of the Shimano 'adventure' stuff too - but then the problem can be stinky Gore-tex linings.
No need to go overboard with the whole 'winter' thing, but worth saying in many places (especially where trees live) the ground we ride on isn't dry & rocky for more than a few months a year, and gritty mud can wreck a pair of skate shoes in short order, so tougher shoes will sometimes give you more riding time over the whole year.
5:10's are very good tho..
One other thing to consider is when & how you ride.. All I'll say is to ask - do you ride through puddles, in mud, in the rain? Do you need to dab sometimes on rocks, or in muddy, soft woods? Might you need to get off & push sometimes?
Do you want to do these things wearing a pair of Vans, Adidas, etc and are you happy riding with wet, cold feet? Grip on the pedals is important, but if you're after footwear, consider your feet too.
5:10's are not waterproof, but they are a bit more resilient than some other footwear, some of the Shimano 'adventure' stuff too - but then the problem can be stinky Gore-tex linings.
No need to go overboard with the whole 'winter' thing, but worth saying in many places (especially where trees live) the ground we ride on isn't dry & rocky for more than a few months a year, and gritty mud can wreck a pair of skate shoes in short order, so tougher shoes will sometimes give you more riding time over the whole year.
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I'm not a fair weather rider and don't mind getting wet so that's not high on my list.
I'm 39 now and I've always worn my old worn out court style nike/adidas trainers but with toeclips.
I only stopped using toeclips this year on my road and mtb but that was down to my mates taking the p*ss out of me.
I swapped to clipless on both road and mtb but I didn't like them and sold both sets. I've reverted back to toeclips on my road bike but I'm sticking with flat pedals on my mtb as I had a few too many close shaves next to the canal with the empty toeclip getting caught when I've had to dab my foot down.
I'm not a fair weather rider and don't mind getting wet so that's not high on my list.
I'm 39 now and I've always worn my old worn out court style nike/adidas trainers but with toeclips.
I only stopped using toeclips this year on my road and mtb but that was down to my mates taking the p*ss out of me.
I swapped to clipless on both road and mtb but I didn't like them and sold both sets. I've reverted back to toeclips on my road bike but I'm sticking with flat pedals on my mtb as I had a few too many close shaves next to the canal with the empty toeclip getting caught when I've had to dab my foot down.
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