Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?
Not a problem at all. Have ridden in either Red Wing or Merrill boots depending on the weather. The only boots I haven't tried are my Sorrel. No reason they wouldn't work. Just don't often bike in weather that needs that type of boot anymore. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?
As the weather has called for it I've written my waterproof Sorel boots this winter with no ill effects. I've also worn timberland steel toes now and then... No problem whatsoever using grip King pedals. Tony -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?
Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it. The issue for me has always been that the boots feel so heavy when I am even walking. I am into minimalist sneakers, tends to help my pronation. I guess I would have to go for some light weight boot that would hopefully give me the best of both worlds. The problem with zappos is there are just too many shoes for sale, I swear I spent an hour there and only got it narrowed down to 6 shoes! On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.takaha...@gmail.comwrote: I've been using Vasque Sundowners with thin gripsters and gripkings. No problems (though I have to be mindful of tucking the laces to keep 'em out of the chainring). On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 10:58:45 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: And not be in terrible pain. The new trail here has lots of fun hiking spots but I haven't ridden in boots before. I have the thin gripster pedals on my bombadil which I would use for these rides. Thanks for any advice. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?
Peter, if I may I'll push you a bit. Go biking and hiking in your minimalist shoes. I climb mountains barefoot. Ankle support is not necessary and is actually a hinderance, weakening the ankle and surrounding systems. Feel free to email me off group if you have questions about minimalist footwear. I have way too much experience (though my general answer is my foot is too wide for them). I can highly recommend ZEMGear's Terra line for both cycling and hiking/running. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, March 27, 2014 8:13:31 AM UTC-6, Peter M wrote: Thanks for all the replies, I appreciate it. The issue for me has always been that the boots feel so heavy when I am even walking. I am into minimalist sneakers, tends to help my pronation. I guess I would have to go for some light weight boot that would hopefully give me the best of both worlds. The problem with zappos is there are just too many shoes for sale, I swear I spent an hour there and only got it narrowed down to 6 shoes! On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Shoji Takahashi shoji.t...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: I've been using Vasque Sundowners with thin gripsters and gripkings. No problems (though I have to be mindful of tucking the laces to keep 'em out of the chainring). On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 10:58:45 PM UTC-4, Peter M wrote: And not be in terrible pain. The new trail here has lots of fun hiking spots but I haven't ridden in boots before. I have the thin gripster pedals on my bombadil which I would use for these rides. Thanks for any advice. -- 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 rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Re: Can i ride in hiking boots?
Mr Chukka here. I'm pretty you could ride in as heavy a boot as you wanted, as long as you were comfortable with how the tread of the boot matches with the platform of the pedal. While I'm not always happy with the flat soles of the Chukkas (when pushing up muddy slopes for instance), they give a nice flat meaty surface for the spikes on the grip kings or VP-1s to sink into. I've also noticed that generally, you do *so little* with your feet while riding that what you're wearing doesn't really matter, or that you'll not notice a pebble in your shoe for miles and miles until you get off and actually walk around. cc On Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 8:21 AM, Coconutbill evan.spa...@gmail.com wrote: the Redwings have a fairly smooth sole, but it's a good ole vibram sole, nonetheless. They are pretty darn good for bike adventuring - and a significantly better option for pushing a bike up a hill than my old sneakers. I've also used Merrell Moab ventilators, which are OK, but could use a firmer sole in my opinion. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
