Definitely ride mid-foot on the grip kings - seems to be what they were made for - but the point I was making is riding forefoot on shoes without support induces strain in my foot. Our feet are obviously different. I have no strain with the right shoes for the job. I answered Garth's question to the best of my ability - Merrills have all the support I need for long and strenuous rides.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 9:14:51 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > You're using a mid-foot stance, Ron? Because if I always rode a forefoot > stance, I'm not sure I'd like it as much. I suspect the difference is not > the shape of our feet, but the reality that I go barefoot as much as > possible and so have strong muscles and tendons (they took 3 years of > barefooting to reach the point they are at now). I'm 12 EEEE, but not flat > footed. Though with a mid-foot stance, there is no energy going into > straining my foot, it all transfers to the pedal, mostly through the > outside of the foot. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:29:13 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: >> >> Deac, I tried riding basic tennis shoes in my toe clips on my go-fast. >> It was no problem for short rides, but for long rides or strenuous climbs, >> my arches and heels would be hurting for a day. This is because the shoe >> flexes and some of your energy is going into straining your foot. With >> proper support, you're putting it into the wheel. I don't know if the same >> mechanics apply for wide flat feet, but it's very important for my long >> narrow tall feet. (they measure 13AAA, but I'm usually resigned to size >> 12). >> >> On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 8:23:09 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: >>> >>> Michael and Garth, >>> >>> Help me understand the need for a stiff sole? I ride barefoot, with a >>> mid foot stance, on VP Vice pedals and have no issues due to flex, and all >>> kinds of benefits. >>> >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/10077255616/in/set-72157636166222556/ >>> >>> With abandon, >>> Patrick >>> >>> On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:10:03 AM UTC-6, Garth wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hey Ron, is the middle part of the Merrell sandal very stiff ? If you >>>> place your feet on the pedals midfoot, does it bend alot when you stand or >>>> does it stay relatively flat ? >>>> >>>> BTW, I saw these @ rei-outlet for $36 if they have your size. >>>> http://www.rei.com/product/865008/merrell-mix-master-bound-sport-convertible-sandals-mens-2013-closeout >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:22:22 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Merrell Sport sandals - great arch support (I have ice skate feet with >>>>> tall arches) - they weigh nothing and the soles grip Grip Kings in the >>>>> rain. I've been wearing variations on these for a dozen years, hunt them >>>>> down in Europe if I must, and always have new shoes in the queue. >>>>> http://www.onlineshoes.com/mens-merrell-mix-master-bound-sport-convert-aluminum-p_id281590?adtrack=gpa&term=Men%27s+Merrell+Mix+Master+Bound+Sport+Convert&offer=&device=c&network=g&matchtype= >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> -- 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 post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
