NotSoBigBen Posted September 15, 2011 Share I notice some Pro's and a few others riding MTB with road bike shoes, just wondering what the thinking behind it is? I guess since the chance of them getting off and having to walk/run are quite slim they don't really worry about 'grip' on the sole of the shoe .... I'm getting new road shoes and thought I could use the old road if even just for training rides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted September 15, 2011 Share There are more white models available in road than in mtb, that's why ... wannabee roadies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeV-2 Posted September 15, 2011 Share hmmmm, im not sure its such a good idea, havent seen it before, but u always have to put your foot down here and there, would probable get damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 15, 2011 Share MTB shoes and pedal for road bike Road shoes and pedal for MTB Are you a wannabe Dirt Roadie Sean Badenhorst was refering to Edited September 15, 2011 by scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 15, 2011 Share MTB shoes and pedal for road bike Road shoes and pedal for MTB Are you a wannabe Dirt Roadie Sean Badenhorst was refering to Was just trying to maximise the use of my existing 'apparel' but ja i'm getting the message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 15, 2011 Share On some courses you never unclip so why can you not use road shoes. It's lighter and stiffer then MTB shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted September 15, 2011 Share On some courses you never unclip so why can you not use road shoes. It's lighter and stiffer then MTB shoes.I still have to find those courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 15, 2011 Share I still have to find those courses. In our case Scotty the course may not be the problem AndreZA that was my thinking, most of out training routes I know I don't have to put my feet down so they would be fine for those ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbnuts Posted September 15, 2011 Share When I joined the mtb world I rode with road shoes on mtb. But that was because I had old road shoes and no money for new mtb shoes (after the purchase of a mtb). The road shoes helps a lot with tech skill because you don't dare putting your feet out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted September 15, 2011 Share Don't be fooled by newer low profile MTB shoes that look like road shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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