[Closed] Shoes for Flats

I ride in some really old columbia pull on trainers.

They have lost all their grip, but are still unbelievably grippy on the pedal - bog all use for climbing up muddy hills though

^^ The old AM40 is actually pretty different to the new AM41 - it was a brown and white nubuck type material with some leaf pattern - Mine are still going strong. The new ones are more like the old white clip shoe that as others have said, have a plasticy finish - this is probably better at shedding water though. On the plus side, if they look worse, you're less likely to wear out the sole going to the pub/cinema/etc!

I've been using the AM41s for a few months, and I'm not keen... the Vibram sole is nowhere near as grippy, or durable as FiveTen rubber - the pattern has worn away at the pedal contact points already

I'm looking forward to checking out the new Teva Links (One Planet at Llandegla have them in stock, apparently), but not sure how durable the uppers will be - they look a bit lightweight.

Most likely to go for a set of the Five Ten skate style shoes... I have a pair of Impacts, but hate the clod-hopper feeling when wearing them for anything other than DH

i have been using heavy canvas nike 6.0 for a bit now.
great shoe. dries quick too. i have wide feet 🙂

Jedi, which version of the 6.0's do you have? Seems to be hundreds of variations. Are the soles the same in all of them?

Had Shimano's - never again because of the sole wearing VERY quick. Now I use Fve Ten Impacts and they are FANTASTIC.

I went through a stream/river 7/8" deep this weekend on a ride, so my feet got VERY wet and the shoes had dried by the end of the ride, so I don't agree with the previous statements of taking a long time to dry?

FIVE TENS everytime for me from now on.

too MUCH use OF caps-LOCK, YOUR opinion CANNOT be CONSIDERED - sorry I don't MAKE the RULES.

Has anyone tried the Karrimor Summit shoes? Heard some decent things and very cheap. [url= http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-summit-walking-shoe-mens-183197?src=google ]Link[/url]

5-10s.

For downhill in the alps on a hardtail - 5:10's

for anything else, they are too big, clumpy, heavy etc. etc. You cant feel the pedals at all.

Get some BMX shoes like Vans.

Im no downhill rider, I typically ride around Surrey Hills and Swinley.

Looking at Van Gravels but all out of stock. Too much to pick and all seem to have some weaknesses. Might have to design my own shoe at this rate, seems like there is a gap in the market.

Nike 6.0: Happy to try these but don't know where to buy them from - too much choice..?? Nike shoes are typically a bit thin for me (Wide feet). Can the same be said for the 6.0's?

i've been using the 6.0s for the best part of two years. have gone through 1.5 pairs of shoes in that time. lots of riding and i tend to wear them when out and about, too.

the sole is plenty grippy, i find.

borowed a paif of 5tens from a friend for a day. would agree with dtf, the shoe is big and clumsy (IMO).

not all 6.0s have the same tread. i found the Mogan series to be the grippiest. the ones with this sole:

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or this sole:
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last time i was in the UK i picked up three pairs for £30 each. should last me a while.

only gripe is that they aren't massively waterproof, but then what shoe is when you're wearing shorts...?

@ Jedi, what one with heavy canvas?

last time i was in the UK i picked up three pairs for £30 each

Where from?

i get mine form the hatfield galleria nike shop. £30 each. mine have a wave sole and are canvas

Hmm, got a factory store near to me, will have to head down there next week. Cheers

Try the source bmx, alans bmx, custom riders or extreme direct for cheap bmx shoes.

from nike outlet @ Braintree Freeport, Essex.

Five 10's are site, they fall apart and are just overpriced skate shoes.

DC Shoes, £25 TK Maxx.

Lasted so long I wore a hole in the sole, if it wan't for that they would still be going.

I bought some air walk scate shoes. £25 bargain! I have never looked closely but I dont notice a lot of difference between scate shoes and mtb flat shoes apart from the price!

i've found sk8 shoes to be too soft and squidgy in the sole - which is also too flexible, and i h8 the MASSIVE padded tongue. Seriously, what the hell is that for?

and they're rubbish when you need to walk any distance on a surface that isn't tarmac.

i've found sk8 shoes to be too soft and squidgy in the sole

Nice and grippy and wrap round the pedal?

and i h8 the MASSIVE padded tongue. Seriously, what the hell is that for?

Obviously for protecting the top of your foot from a skateboard, its not exactly rocket science.

and they're rubbish when you need to walk any distance on a surface that isn't tarmac.

No different to 5 10's then.

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Nice and grippy and wrap round the pedal?

hmm, i meant more of the squidgy-ness of the 'cushioning' [i]within[/i] the sole, rather than the bottom surface.

Obviously for protecting the top of your foot from a skateboard, its not exactly rocket science.

yeah, i hate it when a skateboard lands on the top of my foot...

No different to 5 10's then.

true.

Tried various skate shoes, universally grip is fairly crap & the sole is too flexible.

Have ridden and raced in 5-10's for the last 5 years. Wouldn't use anything else. My main pair are 4 years old now & still going strong 🙂

I've had same pair of 5-10 impact 2 low's for over 18 months of regular riding now and they still are in good condition. I like them but would probably want to try freeriders next. Plenty of grip and foot protection however all that protection does make it look like you just mugged a teddy boy. As far as getting wet they seem no worse at drying out than any other padded trainer/skate shoe. All in all a good flat pedal shoe if a little pricey.

I use some ancient airwalks that seem to be going on forever.
Some keen prices on here mind:
http://www.sportsdirect.com/mens/mens-skate-shoes?mppp=true

I cant understand why there is such little choice in shoes for flats??

if you are a push up and razz down person the duffs 4130 will be useless in the wet as the tread is very flat. The sole is very very thin. not much padding anywhere useful.

Couldn't agree less I really like My 4130s I find the sole much stiffer than any of the Vans/DC/Airwalk/Nikes I've ever ridden and they work quite well for me.... Never tried Five10s so can't comment there...

I think alot of the grip isse comes down to pedal choice too V8/12s and CB 50/50s are toss, theses plenty of better profiled wide pedals out there these days...

With Vans Gravels being out of stock, does anyone have any experience with Vans Whip 3?

Seem to be more of a BMX shoe but would it be ok for MTB? What are the main differences?

[url] http://www.wiggle.co.uk/vans-whip-3-bmx-shoes/ [/url]