Shimano Sandals -- Velcro Problems

Hello, I have a pair of the wonderful Shimano SD-60 sandals. For around
3 years these have been my only cycling shoes, for all conditions.

However, slowly over the last year, the velcro on both straps on the
right sandal has ceased to hold. I need to adjust the straps every 4-5
miles, and even so the straps sometimes open at very inopportune times.

Has anyone else encountered this problem and come up with a solution?
They're in great shape other than this problem, so I hate to spend $75
on a new pair..

Thanks,
Sam

"Sam Huffman" wrote in message
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Hello, I have a pair of the wonderful Shimano SD-60 sandals. For around
3 years these have been my only cycling shoes, for all conditions.

However, slowly over the last year, the velcro on both straps on the
right sandal has ceased to hold. I need to adjust the straps every 4-5
miles, and even so the straps sometimes open at very inopportune times.

Has anyone else encountered this problem and come up with a solution?
They're in great shape other than this problem, so I hate to spend $75
on a new pair..

Go to a cobbler, have him/her stitch on some new velcro.

You can get them for a lot less than $75 if you look around - I got a pair
for $30 on Ebay, and this week Nashbar is selling Lake sandals for around
$45, and they practically identical to the Shimanos. BTW I have a pair and I
swear by them too.

..

Has anyone else encountered this problem and come up with a solution?
They're in great shape other than this problem, so I hate to spend $75
on a new pair..

Gary Smiley wrote:

Has anyone else encountered this problem and come up with a solution?
They're in great shape other than this problem, so I hate to spend $75
on a new pair..

You can get them for a lot less than $75 if you look around - I got a
pair for $30 on Ebay, and this week Nashbar is selling Lake sandals
for around $45, and they practically identical to the Shimanos. BTW I
have a pair and I swear by them too.

Thanks for the tip on the Lake sandals; for $40 (10% off coupon) I'll
give them a try.

Sam

On 2004-11-06 11:26:00 +1000, Luke said:
Three years? Not bad. The most I've managed is two.

luke

The Shimano sandals I purchased in 1998 died a few weeks ago: the
rubber in one heel disintegrated. Great gear, used in all conditions
throughout that period (about 15,000km) and probably my favourite
cycling accessory. I got ribbed for wearing them on road rides
("Bwian" was a favourite), but I didn't really care.

Unfortunately, I don't like the style of the current Shimano sandals.
Does anyone else make good ones in the older style (a bit more like
Tevas)?

Ta.

AndyB

In article , Andrew
Berry wrote:

The Shimano sandals I purchased in 1998 died a few weeks ago: the
rubber in one heel disintegrated. Great gear, used in all conditions
throughout that period (about 15,000km) and probably my favourite
cycling accessory. I got ribbed for wearing them on road rides
("Bwian" was a favourite), but I didn't really care.

I empathise. Hoots of derision and rolling eyeballs were the standard
expressions of welcome whenever I pedalled up in my sandals. And when
the temperature fell, a luminescent pair of white socks abetted the
sandals in committing, what was by common consent, the worst fashion
crime my fellow cyclists had ever witnessed! To be a pariah for the
sake of my sandals.

Interestingly, opposition to the sandals eventually ceased as more of
the detractors gave them a go...


Unfortunately, I don't like the style of the current Shimano sandals.
Does anyone else make good ones in the older style (a bit more like
Tevas)?

Ta.

AndyB

Styling considerations notwithstanding, I don't find fault with the
current flavour of Shimano sandals. I just bought a pair 3 months ago
and find them as comfortable as previous incarnations.

What I emphatically discourage you doing is buying the Lake sandals.
(Google this group. I posted a summation of Lake's faults several
months ago). IMO, Shimano makes the superior sandal. And apart from
Shimano and Lake I know of no other brand that manufactures spd
sandals.

Luke

"Luke" wrote in message
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In article , Andrew
Berry wrote:

The Shimano sandals I purchased in 1998 died a few weeks ago: the
rubber in one heel disintegrated. Great gear, used in all conditions
throughout that period (about 15,000km) and probably my favourite
cycling accessory. I got ribbed for wearing them on road rides
("Bwian" was a favourite), but I didn't really care.

I empathise. Hoots of derision and rolling eyeballs were the standard
expressions of welcome whenever I pedalled up in my sandals. And when
the temperature fell, a luminescent pair of white socks abetted the
sandals in committing, what was by common consent, the worst fashion
crime my fellow cyclists had ever witnessed! To be a pariah for the
sake of my sandals.
Luke
My first sandals were SPD biking shoes wit all of the vent areas cutout.
http://www.billcotton.com/Shoes.jpg I thought that 100+ dollars war too much
to pay at the time. I found Shimano in REI for less than 50 dollars about
four years ago. The first winter of uses, here in Philadelphia PA, I return
to my winter shoes of insulated dress boots and toe clips. The next winter I
experience with winterize socks combination, consisting of, coolmax first
layer, Deep Space socks( very thin, embedded with metal) Thin wool sock then
a thick space age wool and fiber combination. The warmth is good to below 20
degree F, but there is no wind protection. I tried neoprene socks I have
over the socks. Now the combination is too large for the Sandals. I have
double sided Velcro http://www.hosfelt.com/ Part number 75-315, that I use
to close the gap. This was great for an hour then sweat accumulated and my
feet got cold. I now use a small plastic bag to cove my toes and I am good
with this four sock combination and the sandal down to 20 degrees F. However
I am look for a wind breaker for my toe area. I am considering cutting the
neoprene so only the toe, heel and the bottom remains unless I come up with
another answer. Presently, in this area, 48 to50 in the morning when I leave
for a ride, I can forgo the toe covering.
Unless I get over sized biking shoes, I can only get one pair of socks on my
feet and the bicycle shoes are vented.
www.billcotton.com
N40° 3.744' W75° 6.180'

I have been using Lake SPD sandals for about five years and I love them. Very
stiff, comfortable footbed, nice velcro closures. I'm not sure what your gripe
is, but I think they're great.

Steve Scarich