ChrisF Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Don't get your hopes up. My money is on Adidas SA not even bothering with it as the units will be too little. HAPPY with my 2FO's
Grubscrew Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Just grab some skateboarding shoes or anything similar with a flat continuous sole. Not having to faff with narrow, overpriced, cycling specific shoes is basically the best feature of flat pedals.
l4y3rcake Posted July 30, 2019 Posted July 30, 2019 Just grab some skateboarding shoes or anything similar with a flat continuous sole. Not having to faff with narrow, overpriced, cycling specific shoes is basically the best feature of flat pedals.Was gonna say the same thing. Get 2 pairs of Vans Old Skool for R1800 and your set. Our Bmx kids that aren’t alllowed to be clipped in ride a pair of Vans for a season. And these kids are riding 3-5 times a week.
ChrisF Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Just grab some skateboarding shoes or anything similar with a flat continuous sole. Not having to faff with narrow, overpriced, cycling specific shoes is basically the best feature of flat pedals. Uhm ja ..... Then try a real pair of 5-10 or 2FO shoes .... I got a fright the first time I used 2FO shoes !! These things GRIP onto the flat pedals !! PS - 2FO shoes are nice and WIDE
Off_da_brakes Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 I could not find a pair of Five Ten’s in my size. I settled for a pair of Bontrager Flatline’s. I’m happy with them. They offer great grip on my Crank Brother Stamp’s. I find them to be stiff and comfortable. https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bike-clothing/cycling-shoes/mountain-bike-shoes/bontrager-flatline-mountain-shoe/p/21730/
Grease_Monkey Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Was gonna say the same thing. Get 2 pairs of Vans Old Skool for R1800 and your set. Our Bmx kids that aren’t alllowed to be clipped in ride a pair of Vans for a season. And these kids are riding 3-5 times a week.Ja, that works in a skate park/ dirt jumps/ pump track/ etc. But when you ride any sort of distance where pedaling efficiency matters they are way too flexy, and not grippy enouhh for rough rock gardens or roots at speed. A pair of 5.10s or 2FO's are slightly stiffer - and they grip like crazy. A skate shoe will work, but let's be honest - it's not really the right tool for the job.
Capricorn Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Ja, that works in a skate park/ dirt jumps/ pump track/ etc. But when you ride any sort of distance where pedaling efficiency matters they are way too flexy, and not grippy enouhh for rough rock gardens or roots at speed. A pair of 5.10s or 2FO's are slightly stiffer - and they grip like crazy. A skate shoe will work, but let's be honest - it's not really the right tool for the job.especially WHEN you stub your toe box. I'm grateful for a purpose-built shoe like the 5.10 for that reason alone. edit: great spelling
Capricorn Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 now that i recall, there are some cool ION riding shoes available at The Brand Stable in located in Tableview (Shop 4G, Horizon Bay, 4 Blaauwberg Rd).
Eddy Gordo Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Just grab some skateboarding shoes or anything similar with a flat continuous sole. Not having to faff with narrow, overpriced, cycling specific shoes is basically the best feature of flat pedals.A pair of vellies with a piece of car tyre for the sole
Eddy Gordo Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 especially WHEN you stub your toe box. I'm greatful for a purpose-built shoe like the 5.10 for that reason alone.That toe box is extremely valuable!!
Capricorn Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 That toe box is extremely valuable!!yep, especially as it helps turn the shoe into a handy just-in-time spade
quickdraw Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 now that i recall, there are some cool ION riding shoes available at The Brand Stable in located in Tableview (Shop 4G, Horizon Bay, 4 Blaauwberg Rd). Yep, the guys at Brand Stable sorted me out with these babies
Capricorn Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Yep, the guys at Brand Stable sorted me out with these babieshow's those brown boys?
Twaatie Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Yep, the guys at Brand Stable sorted me out with these babiesJust a little bit of experience with them. They will feel uncomfortable for a few rides, until worn in a bit
Grubscrew Posted July 31, 2019 Posted July 31, 2019 Ja, that works in a skate park/ dirt jumps/ pump track/ etc. But when you ride any sort of distance where pedaling efficiency matters they are way too flexy, and not grippy enouhh for rough rock gardens or roots at speed. A pair of 5.10s or 2FO's are slightly stiffer - and they grip like crazy. A skate shoe will work, but let's be honest - it's not really the right tool for the job. So in your experience, how far can you ride with skate shoes compared to MTB specific shoes? I have zero issues riding skate shoes over 50km, and I'll argue that if you're riding much farther than that then flat pedals are not the best choice in any case. Secondly, I'm really surprised that you've had grip issues with skate shoes as I find them extremely grippy, as they should be, since grip is paramount in skating. Maybe you just had a bad pair.
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