Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Follow up, in case anyone is playing “Fixed gear pedal retention” at home. Grin.I emailed each of the companies with classic leather cycling shoes and only heard back from one (Arturo shoe), and they only go up to size 11.5EE, so too small for my flippers. The ongoing testing of leather and sti

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Except for the hauling my bike on my shoulder bit, I wasn’t far from looking like this guy yesterday, but that’s naught new. Grin. My wife hosed me off before she’d let me in. Grin. Oh! How I love the good, sloppy mud! With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Thanks, guys! I found an old pair of horse hide running sandals that were glued to a thin rubber sole. Remove the straps and instant stiffish insert. Did a wee ride, enough for proof of concept. Tried with the Sylvan pedals. Feel much improved. I’ll likely ride these for now while puzzling out

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

I have a pair of Dromartis and love them! Unfortunately, I slipped on my back steps and fractured a rib and a vertebrae while wearing them and haven’t worn them since. They are fantastic shoes, though—stiff soles, high quality leather, and easily conform to my feet. I just have to much of a nega

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Couple of other choices: I own and totally enjoy a pair of Marresi Italian-made leather shoes, like these: https://www.bicycleapparel.com/cycling-shoes/mens-cycling-shoe-guide/road-bike-shoes-for-men-race/marresi.html

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Regarding an insert: contacted an Etsy leather worker who made my knife sheath about a leather insert, possibly stiffened. Might be the best of all possible worlds if it works: my shoes, can take out for long LCG or leave in for short LCG. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Hi Deac, showing up late to the party - you found my Hibells. Had mine for 3 years this August birthday, and adore them. They get great comments. I'll also throw up Rufflanders, which are a decent shoe, not quite as cool and not near as spendy. https://www.rufflander.co.uk/shop/heritage-fo

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Also: https://www.mamnick.com/products/hibell-shoe -- 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

Re: [RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Here are a few that I have found and drool over daily https://reynolds-england.com/products https://quocpham.com/collections/gt-gravel-bike-shoe-collection http://www.vittoria-shoes.com/prodotto.php?id=4 Happy looking!! Bruce On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 4:39 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote: > Two question

[RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Others I’ve found: Reynolds of England https://reynolds-england.com Quoc (of England, I think) https://quocpham.com Arturo Cycle Shoe, England https://www.rufflander.co.uk/shop/heritage-footwear/arturo-cycle-shoe/#reviews -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Traditional Cycling Shoes Makers?

Two questions: 1. Traditional leather cycling shoe makers? 2. Shank material and/or sources that I could cut into insoles? England: Dromarti: www.dromarti.com US: Chrome: https://www.chromeindustries.com/ With abandon, Patrick www.CredoFamily.org www.MindYourHeadCoop.org -- You received thi