Hey Mitch. This may deserve it's own thread to avoid hijacking Michael's,
so if there will be some back and forth, perhaps start it?
I'd already been barefoot for three years when I began biking again, and
being as close to barefoot as possible is part of what makes it possible
for me to ride w
Patrick, do I remember correctly you used to pedal barefoot during your
feet strengthening time? Do you still? Do you have any pedal suggestion for
barefoot riding? I remember enjoying barefoot riding for a long time in my
childhood using the rubber sided pedals common on consumer bikes back the
All: it's a completely different style and feel, but if you're interested
in a classic leather biking shoe, Dromarti is having a sale right
now: https://dromarti.com/cycling-shoes/sportivo-classic (black or brown).
I. love. riding. in these. Pricey, even at its sale price of ~$165, but
strong a
Thanks for all the suggestions. I also have a pair of the Keen commuters,
which are pretty good, but my feet like the Austin pedlars better. The
good news is I have found them. They were hiding in a little used gym bag.
I have no idea how they got there!
Michael
On Monday, July 3, 2017 at
There is a huge difference between barefoot and any kind of shoe, even the
"barefoot" kind. Some of the more minimalist shoes might let the foot move
more fully, but they are still a restriction. It is similar to moving from
a cast to an ace bandage to a surgical glove. The latter may be the mos
Michael,
You might look at the Giro Republic shoe. The uppers are pretty nice, they
are walkable (sdp/frog compatible) with replaceable wear pads, they are
lace up (no buckles or velcro) and don't look too goofy to me. I'm very
happy with my pair and frogs.
On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 4:26:39
Huh. Very interesting. My feet have definatly gotten "fatter" (thicker
pads, neither fat nor calluses), but it takes time to build up, and likely
longer if you are wearing "barefoot" shoes.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 5:44:48 PM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
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> Thanks for
Thanks for the advice Deacon. I tried the "barefoot" shoe thing both for
walking and cycling a few years ago without much success. I went to a new
podiatrist who told me that my problem was that I was not fat enough!
While I was still reveling in ecstasy he added that he was only referring
t
Michael, I can't help with the shoes, but if you are interested in
something that may help the tender feet, I can help with that. I used to
have feet so tender (and weak, though I didn't know it, save for my "need"
for orthotics) I couldn't walk barefoot in the house on wood floors. Long
story
