Thanks all. I'm a bit confused how this thread has bifurcated into two parallel threads, but whatever.
I am glad to read all the thoughts, think I may try some combination of the Astral, Stomplox, Xero, or Vivobarefoots going forward. Best, Adam On Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:46:49 PM UTC-5 Nick Dabagia wrote: > Big big fan of bedrocks, I own both their sandals and clogs, for warm and > cool weather, naturally. Recommended highly. Pairs can be had relatively > cheaply secondhand via eBay. > > Nick > Tucson, AZ > > On Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:27:17 AM UTC-7 [email protected] wrote: > >> I love vans. Easy look good, good bang for the buck. >> Sambas close second. >> >> I do ride clip-less on other bikes and have a men’s e width which is a >> challenge. Just got into fizik Vento proxy wide and they feel good. I got >> the first pair and it was too big tho so having to return them for a >> smaller size >> >> Cheers, >> Lucia in oakland. >> >> Lucia Matioli >> Sr Creative Consultant >> goodthinkingco.com >> linkedin.com/in/luciamatioli/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciamatioli/> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM Minh <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> FWIW, Ive been riding in vivo shoes all summer and the sole has been >>> fine, though I think mine are the 'trail' ones. >>> >>> I've also been riding in teva's and bedrock sandals, both are relatively >>> stiff, but still easy to walk in, but yeah, they're sandals-though bed rock >>> are more like clog like. >>> >>> On Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 8:11:01 PM UTC-4 Ben Miller wrote: >>> >>>> Adam, >>>> >>>> I've never worn FiveTen shoes, but I'm reading this part " but without >>>> the midsole and a very wide toebox." as you *do* want a wide toebox, >>>> correct? >>>> >>>> Since a severe tibia-fibula fracture a number of years back, I prefer >>>> minimalist shoes for comfort on and off the bike. I currently wear two >>>> different version of them. Both have very wide toeboxes. And, at least to >>>> me, look fashionable and not like sneakers, with minimalist branding to go >>>> along with the minimalist sole. >>>> >>>> 1. Astral Loyaks <https://astraldesigns.com/products/loyak-ms> - >>>> Pros: Fairly inexpensive; SUPER grippy, even when wet, light weight, >>>> dry >>>> out very quickly when wet. Little insulation so great for warmer days >>>> Cons: >>>> Not super durable, extremely thin sole maybe uncomfortable for some. >>>> 2. Stomplox Trailworms >>>> <https://stomplox.com/trailworm/index_us.html> Pros: Durable: made >>>> from leather and have a replaceable sole with program thru Stomplox for >>>> resoling. Designed specifically for biking in mind. More insulation, >>>> better >>>> for cooler days Cons: Expensive, thicker sole may not exactly be >>>> minimalist >>>> for some. >>>> >>>> I do say that the Astral's aren't super durable, but they are enough >>>> for me, at that price. I've gone through 2 pairs over maybe 7 years? And >>>> that's also wearing them as everyday shoes. I've only had the Trailworms >>>> for 9 months or so, but them seem much more durable. And again, I wear >>>> them >>>> as an everyday shoe. I like that they are repairable, especially >>>> considering the expense. I highly recommend both shoes. >>>> >>>> Ben >>>> >>> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> >> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/443a00b5-8898-40ae-adae-401b3bc848ccn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/443a00b5-8898-40ae-adae-401b3bc848ccn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/697e6883-8f75-4c53-82e5-83bd7031bf6bn%40googlegroups.com.
