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I'm looking for a good shoe that I can wear for Mt Biking. I do NOT use clips! What I'm looking for is a good shoe to wear which would dry out faster than a regular tennis shoe. Is that even possible?? ![]() The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Should I just continue to wear regular tennis shoes and perhaps buy some water proof socks or ?? Thanks, i o n a t e A T h o t m a i l D O T c o m -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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On May 24, 4:16 pm, IUnknown wrote:
Hello, I'm looking for a good shoe that I can wear for Mt Biking. I do NOT use clips! What I'm looking for is a good shoe to wear which would dry out faster than a regular tennis shoe. Is that even possible?? ![]() The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Should I just continue to wear regular tennis shoes and perhaps buy some water proof socks or ?? Thanks, i o n a t e A T h o t m a i l D O T c o m -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please seehttp://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting:http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt Opposite how it sounds, "clipless" shoes are made for the clips your describe. Methinks it's because they eliminate the need for toe clips, instead clicking the sole to the pedal. You're looking for a normal shoe that will ride well. IMHO, clipless is awesome for mountain biking, and you should give it a shot. If you definitely don't want clipless, BMX places like www.danscomp.com carry a variety of BMX shoes, which are very rarely intended for clips but are intended for serious riding. They're also usually very comfortable. Most comfortable and durable sneakers I ever owned were BMX shoes, I believe Globe brand. Some skate shops sell BMX shoes as well. I don't know that these shoes will dry any faster than your tennis shoes, but I'd bet they'll last longer and be more comfortable on rides. They'll also grab your pedals better, which is nice if you're not clicking in. I've got a serious scar from slipping a pedal on my 20" back in the day, and I still think had I been wearing better shoes I'd have stuck the pedal and saved myself countless stitches. Oh well. Also, r.b.o-r is rather dead. You may want to post this to a.m-b for more replies from the MTB crew. -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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IUnknown wrote in news:1180033058.302361.197660
@o5g2000hsb.googlegroups.com: The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Stiff shoes will be more comfortable as well as more efficient. -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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IUnknown wrote:
Hello, I'm looking for a good shoe that I can wear for Mt Biking. I do NOT use clips! What I'm looking for is a good shoe to wear which would dry out faster than a regular tennis shoe. Is that even possible?? ![]() The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Should I just continue to wear regular tennis shoes and perhaps buy some water proof socks or ?? Thanks, i o n a t e A T h o t m a i l D O T c o m -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt I prefer clipless peddles for all MBing be it free riding or XCing but when I ride flats on my trail bike I find the shimano DX shoes are comfortable and do a great job. Cheers Brent -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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On May 24, 3:16 pm, IUnknown wrote:
Hello, I'm looking for a good shoe that I can wear for Mt Biking. I do NOT use clips! What I'm looking for is a good shoe to wear which would dry out faster than a regular tennis shoe. Is that even possible?? ![]() The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Should I just continue to wear regular tennis shoes and perhaps buy some water proof socks or ?? If you use nice big platform pedals, use whatever sneaker fits. Keen makes some neat hybrid water shoe sneaker things that are pretty comfy and dry quick. Just avoid cotton socks and you'll be fine. -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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On May 24, 3:16 pm, IUnknown wrote:
Hello, I'm looking for a good shoe that I can wear for Mt Biking. I do NOT use clips! What I'm looking for is a good shoe to wear which would dry out faster than a regular tennis shoe. Is that even possible?? ![]() The problem I have with the typical Mt Bike shoes out there now is that they are either 1) made for clips or 2) have stiff soles. Should I just continue to wear regular tennis shoes and perhaps buy some water proof socks or ?? Thanks, i o n a t e A T h o t m a i l D O T c o m -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please seehttp://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting:http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt Cool - thanks for all of your replies. I have spotted the Keen brand shoe and I will also be looking at the Shimano and other BMX brand shoes that you list. Thanks again! -- rec.bicycles.off-road is moderated by volunteers. To find help solving posting problems, or contact the moderators, please see http://rbor.org/ Please read the charter before posting: http://rbor.org/rbor_charter.txt |
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I Have seen the BMX shoes in some specialist BMX shops and they seem to be really chunky and more for fashion than for serious riding.
I must admit they are some of the comfy shoes you can buy as they tend to be really padded inside but I think they will take a lot longer to dry than tennis shoes would. The lining is so thick so if you got it wet it would take a session on the radiator to dry off. They are nice shoes but for serious riding I would definitely recommend the clip shoes I'm afraid. |
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