What footwear do you use on flat pedals

[konatime]

Five ten aescent...not strictly a mtb shoe...stiff enough and flexy enough in just the reet combination to get a wearer not feeling the need to change shoes once the rides over. Hit a little moody on a cobbled bridge second time of wearing mine, put me right peg down sharpish and found meself doing a one legged pirouette....on a damp cobble. The mesh panels are handy for feet hygiene.


The freerider elements are waterproof but not so spec'd for a little walk or run should the need arise....sealskin socks with the aescent will get you there with the advantage of being able to interchange the socks if you're a multi-activity type

 

[mk one]

As I said before, I have used 5.10 shoes for years before they even started cashing in on bike footwear. There is no stickier rubber on any shoe. Especially C4 and onyx rubber. The down side is it doesn't last long at all if you use them for everyday footwear. As you walk you can here the rubber peeling off the tarmac every time you lift your foot 5.10 can be inconsistent with sizing, more so than other brands we used to sell. They tend to fit tighter so you need to go by fit rather than stated size, they are also very inconsistent in each size, so if you find some that fit, buy those, don't look at the size and assume that all others that size will fit the same! Also their walking/approach shoes are a bit more robust, tend to use their gripiest compounds and are cheaper than their fashionable bike range.

 

[kalex]

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I'll just be using what ever I purchase for mtb'ing only, so if I have to drive anywhere to go cycling I'll take them and change in to them so theres no worries about wearing them out walking or running

 

[kalex]

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Also thanks mkone for the heads up on sizing and variations in each size as I was going to try them on in a shop then order online if their cheaper. But if they fit good I'll get them in person now then

 

[singletrackmac]

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Any shoe designed for skateboarding will work well - they have reinforced soles that are less prone to flex. And they're usually styled along the retro Adidas trainers theme.

Skate shoes X2

Not only do they have the reinforced soles, but also extra protection for your toes, heal, side and top of the feet.

I also have kids and need to be wise where I spend my money. Can't beat these shoes here for $20.

http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/ ... n-vLHA76rU

Use them for riding everything from ridiculously chunky North Lake Tahoe trails on my modernish full squish to moderately chunky NLT trails on my rigid bikes (can't really avoid rocks here in NLT).

As far as stiffness goes, these are plenty stiff for me and that's coming from a 240lb clyde. Great sticky soles with a tread pattern that works great for flats. Good protection and very durable. BC (before children) I had been through many pairs of skate shoes as well as mtb specific shoes much more expensive and these have performed better and are more durable than most of them at a 1/4 or less of the cost.

 

[Niallmo]

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I have a pair of Vans skate shoes with a nice grippy waffle tread, use then on short BMX runs or dry MTB, however I like warm feet so when I go out on the MTB if it's a long ride or a bit damp I've bought a pair of Hi-Tec Phoenix waterproof. That also makes them Windproof which is a huge bonus. You can get them for about £25 on eBay and they are suitably retro.

 

[FMJ]

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Any shoe designed for skateboarding will work well - they have reinforced soles that are less prone to flex.

Every pair of Vans I own (Half-Cab, Tom *******. Route 66, Sk8 Hi, Sk8 Low) have next to no arch support and are as flexible as a Russian gymnast. My Loteks, are marginally stiffer w. slightly higher arches.

 

[kalex]

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We're popping to chester tomorrow so I'll have a look around if I get chance

 

[jonnymcenroe]

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Waffle soled skate shoes such as classic Vans are vulcanised soles, these are the softest thinnest most flexible skate shoes.

Vulc soles give more boardfeel. And are pretty much useless when riding bikes.

Cup soles, are stiffer more supportive and IMHO would be better suited to flatties.
Etnies make a bmx specific midtop shoe which would be ideal for your application.
If you haven't already bought 510's or mtb specifics you'd do well to discount previous recommendation of vulc soles, your ankles will thank you for it.

 

[kalex]

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I've ordered some five ten impact shoes. The shop I went to didn't actually have any in stock. But the chap serving showed me which ones he bought for the same riding and to my surprise showed me online where to get a better deal from.

I only ordered them new years day so not sure when they'll be delivered