Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-20 Thread Eric Norris 
To all:

Thanks for all of the suggestions. After looking around, I’m going to try these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311466279259?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
 

They look like they’ll meet my needs, and the price on eBay is 70% below MSRP.

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> On Oct 20, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Surlyprof  wrote:
> 
> +1 on the Red Wing Chukkas.  Picked up a factory irregular pair really cheap. 
>  Unfortunately, they are black, designed for the USPS so they'd probably look 
> a bit dorky with shorts other than a mailman's uniform.  Been using them for 
> work (not at the USPS).  They are perfect with my thin gripster pedals.  Took 
> a week or two of regular use to break in but are now incredibly comfortable 
> for all around use.  Very supportive.  When I need some tan shoes, I'm 
> probably going to pony up the $250+ for a new pair... and I got married in 
> $40 shoes!
> 
> I also wear Scarpa Mystic Lites for regular cycling.  Pretty sturdy sole but 
> the outsole may be a little too hiking boot-ish for pedals.  I may look at 
> the Scarpa Crux next time if the outsole is less deep.  They both go on sale 
> whenever they alter the color a little which saves a few bucks.  They also 
> fit a slightly wider foot comfortably.
> 
> John
> 
> On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:09:09 AM UTC-7, A. L Young wrote:
> In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing 
> Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great for 
> off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if that 
> matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Aaron "Not actually in Portland" Young
> The Dalles, OR 
> 
> 
> 
> On Monday, October 19, 2015, Avery Wilson  
> wrote:
> I've got 5-10 freeriders. I use them almost exclusively for single-track 
> style mountain biking with VP vice pedals. They're stiff and stick to the 
> pedals really really well. I didn't like them as much for long road rides 
> because they were actually *too* stiff for me and started hurting my feet.
> 
> Recap -  great for aggressive, technical mountain biking, not so much for 
> rambling country rides. I just use casual shoes like Chaco sandles or Keen 
> low tops for that.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Avery
> 
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Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-20 Thread Surlyprof 
+1 on the Red Wing Chukkas.  Picked up a factory irregular pair really 
cheap.  Unfortunately, they are black, designed for the USPS so they'd 
probably look a bit dorky with shorts other than a mailman's uniform.  Been 
using them for work (not at the USPS).  They are perfect with my thin 
gripster pedals.  Took a week or two of regular use to break in but are now 
incredibly comfortable for all around use.  Very supportive.  When I need 
some tan shoes, I'm probably going to pony up the $250+ for a new pair... 
and I got married in $40 shoes!

I also wear Scarpa Mystic Lites for regular cycling.  Pretty sturdy sole 
but the outsole may be a little too hiking boot-ish for pedals.  I may look 
at the Scarpa Crux next time if the outsole is less deep.  They both go on 
sale whenever they alter the color a little which saves a few bucks.  They 
also fit a slightly wider foot comfortably.

John

On Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:09:09 AM UTC-7, A. L Young wrote:
>
> In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing 
> Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great 
> for off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if 
> that matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Aaron "Not actually in Portland" Young
> The Dalles, OR 
>
>
>
> On Monday, October 19, 2015, Avery Wilson  
> wrote:
>
>> I've got 5-10 freeriders. I use them almost exclusively for single-track 
>> style mountain biking with VP vice pedals. They're stiff and stick to the 
>> pedals really really well. I didn't like them as much for long road rides 
>> because they were actually *too* stiff for me and started hurting my feet.
>>
>> Recap -  great for aggressive, technical mountain biking, not so much for 
>> rambling country rides. I just use casual shoes like Chaco sandles or Keen 
>> low tops for that.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Avery
>>
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Re: [RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-19 Thread Aaron Young 
In Portland it's almost illegal to ride in anything other than Redwing
Chukkas. ;) They are my go to shoe/boot for my on-bike adventures. Great
for off-bike and casual wear, too. Being leather, they are non-vegan if
that matters, but I'm pretty sure they are gluten-free.

Cheers,

Aaron "Not actually in Portland" Young
The Dalles, OR



On Monday, October 19, 2015, Avery Wilson  wrote:

> I've got 5-10 freeriders. I use them almost exclusively for single-track
> style mountain biking with VP vice pedals. They're stiff and stick to the
> pedals really really well. I didn't like them as much for long road rides
> because they were actually *too* stiff for me and started hurting my feet.
>
> Recap -  great for aggressive, technical mountain biking, not so much for
> rambling country rides. I just use casual shoes like Chaco sandles or Keen
> low tops for that.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Avery
>
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[RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-17 Thread Eric Norris 
What's a good choice for functional cycling shoes for flat pedals that look 
like cycling shoes (not like oxfords or Birkenstocks)?

Asking for a friend. 

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[RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-17 Thread Zach Duval 
I love my Asics Onitsuka Tigers. Extremely comfortable and lightweight.

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[RBW] Flat pedal shoes

2015-10-17 Thread Zach Duval 
I love my Asit's Onitsuka Tigers. Extremely comfortable and lightweight.

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