Tubeless Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) As background, there is a lot of bull/snake oil in this industry, we obviously learn to adapt and be careful. We also often spend money on stuff that gives marginal benefit. This is a fact of life, not just in cycling.Same for audio, photography and many other hobbies and gadgets. Now why is it that people do not like white MTB shoes when in my opinion there is a real benefit of your feet being kept cooler. I pick up this big thing against it. Edited April 13, 2011 by Tubeless
LazyTrailRider Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Quite simple. They're just next to impossible to keep clean.
AndreZA Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 How do you keep it clean? I'm with you on the keep cool thing. I have black road shoes and they are terrible in midday sun.
mtbDobby Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 I have just taken the leap and bought white mtb shoes (shimano m240) - they were the only ones the fitted and were comfortable...as for cleaning will cross that bridge later...
gummibear Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Riding in red soil clay/mud stains them even if you clean them when you get home.I have black and white Shimano shoes and will never buy white again for Mtb.
Nimby Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 How many white trail-running shoes do you see around?
Stevief Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 We do Not wear white shoes and we most certainly do NOt drink pink drinks. The reasons are the same.
Brakkies Sport Fotos Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 its look good while its still white , but once the kilo's start to show it looks old. Lets say, ""Ït ages so much quicker"" But, as said before, I you can afford to buy new shoes often, than go for it. its just not a good long term investment. i.m.o.
covie Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 We do Not wear white shoes and we most certainly do NOt drink pink drinks. The reasons are the same. Keep it real ..... im watching you
AndreZA Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 I hope you do not wear white socks off-road either (on road aswell for that matter).
Wayne Potgieter Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 If Elton John, Nataniel, Freddie mercury - they all ride MTB with white shoes.... Notice a trend
TNT1 Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 If Elton John, Nataniel, Freddie mercury - they all ride MTB with white shoes.... Notice a trend I bet Rock Hudson wore white cowboy boots.
Wayne Potgieter Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 Nope...light brown. (Although, maybe they were white when new?)
trekpostal Posted April 14, 2011 Posted April 14, 2011 I just put my shoes in the washing machine directly after the ride with lots of omo and it comes out white again - it helps that I have another pair available
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