CHEAP shoes for flats (DH)

[ngala24]

Any suggestions for a cheap pair of shoes to use on flats while I'm learning to ride my DH bike ?

 

Once I get the hang of it and are more confident I'll then wanna splash out on a more exspensive pair of shoes like 5ten or maybe the new giro chambers with spd compatibility

 

 

[patches]

Not cheap, so if you have to go out and buy I wouldn't recommend them...

 

but I found Merrells (like the ones below) work quite well as they are grippy and the soles are pretty firm. So if you already have some, then try them.

 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc5orbHQ7v1ruh1lso1_500.jpg

[braailegend]

Cheap shoes will last about 3 weeks, complete waste of money.

 

Only cheap shoes which I had that worked was Vans VMX, but they dont make them anymore.

[Guest Omega Man]

Just get the 5.10's. Other shoes might be cheaper but they will last all of 3 months at which point yu will end up buyig 5.10's anyway.

 

My 5.10 are approaching retirement now. I think i've had them for 4 years.

[Skylark]

Just get some skate shoes, Laki, DVS, Adio etc.

Bulletproof, good grip, comfy, good looking, made to be abused

Try Revolutions if there's a branch near you - they always have sick specials going - shoes for R350 :)

[ThePubSA]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BAA0kD78qb0/T-YXOUFUA-I/AAAAAAAAD4M/WdzMbtbfL1w/s1600/IMG_7230.jpg

[Grebel]

Not cheap, so if you have to go out and buy I wouldn't recommend them...

 

but I found Merrells (like the ones below) work quite well as they are grippy and the soles are pretty firm. So if you already have some, then try them.

 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc5orbHQ7v1ruh1lso1_500.jpg

 

i REPLACED A PAIR A FEW MONTHS AGO. dECIDED TO HANG ON TO THE OLD ONES THOUGH FOR THE GARAGE AND IN THE GARDEN.

 

uSED THEM THIS WEEKEND WITH MY CRAP BROTHER'S 50/50'S. wORKED A TREAT!

[Azonic]

Best shoes for DH...http://www.greenboss.com.au/image/cache/data/sneakers/sneaker%20low%20cut%20red%20white%20trim%203-700x700.jpg

[Skylark]

Best shoes for DH...http://www.greenboss.com.au/image/cache/data/sneakers/sneaker%20low%20cut%20red%20white%20trim%203-700x700.jpg

 

Not

Wait till you come off at a bit of a speed and land on your toes....

 

I tried riding in those Vans slip-ons every BMXer in the 80's used to ride, not correct when you come pip and need to put your feet down

Edited June 3, 2013 by Skylark

[ngala24]

Not cheap, so if you have to go out and buy I wouldn't recommend them...

 

but I found Merrells (like the ones below) work quite well as they are grippy and the soles are pretty firm. So if you already have some, then try them.

 

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc5orbHQ7v1ruh1lso1_500.jpg

 

Thanks Patches

 

I do in fact have a pair of shoes just like these

 

Will ride them a couple times and see how I go