Cycling shoes with laces are still available but I believe the newer velcro and/or rachet systems are actually much better.
One of the problems with foot comfort while cycling is that the foot and shoe both change size during the ride. Laces can be tied initially so the pressure is distributed the way you want it. Over time, however, the lace pressure will even out. Velcro and rachet systems can be easily adjusted while riding. The shoes I'm using currently are the Sidi Energy with 3 racheting buckles per shoe. These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. I use the ratcheting adjustment frequently on nearly every ride. Would never go back to lace-up shoes. I should also mention that I wear a custom orthotic insole with metatarsal pad for additional comfort. I usually can't manage more than about 40km without the insole - the pain is just too great. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 3:33 PM Subject: [obc] Look, road shoes with laces? ; - ) > Hello one and all, > > Does anyone know of a brand name[s], even a model, of Look compatible > road shoes that use laces? > > My old pair of Adidas Eddy Merxx are quickly deteriorating, after > many years of faithful use, and I can't seem to find a suitable > replacement pair that use laces. In fact, I remember a couple of > years ago seeing actual LOOK shoes that seemed great. [Nowadays, I > can't seem to locate them in any local bike shops.] They used both > laces and Velcro fasteners. Although these would be ideal, at the > very least I'd like a laced shoe on the understanding that there's a > better distribution of pressure over the top of the foot, that's > seemingly compromised with Velcro fasteners. > > Am I correct in this assumption? > > Alternatively, if anyone has a pair that meet my needs, and doesn't > mind parting with them, and they're in decent shape; I'm listening. > I should state that I need a size 47, or something in the > neighborhood of a size 12 - 12.5. > > Cheers, > > Bill Taylor > > ------ > To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 > Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb > Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter > > > ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
