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[Closed] What mtb clipless shoes have a flexible sole for good pedal feel?

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Looking for something to team with dmr v-twins for that connected to what the bike is doing feel you get with a pair of vans and a flat pedal.


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 11:15 am
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Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch II might be worth a look.

[url= https://orena45blog.wordpress.com/2017/06/20/review-pearl-izumi-x-alp-launch-ii-shoes/ ]Review on my blog here.[/url]


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 3:26 pm
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Ime, with clipless pedals, there's no such thing as a sole that's too stiff, but there very much is one that's not stiff enough. If you want a flat pedal feel, use flat pedals.


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 3:28 pm
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Try moving cleats as far back as they'll go. Most of that feel comes from a central foot position imho.


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 3:51 pm
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Try moving cleats as far back as they'll go. Most of that feel comes from a central foot position imho.

That feels comes from the fact you are wearing a pair of Vans and are stood on a large metal platform with lots of pins in it.

Stick a metal plate under your shoe that's then clipped into a "floaty" pedal mechanism, and it's never going to feel the same. Have a read about proprioceptive feedback.


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 4:03 pm
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Non stiff shoes with spds just feel wrong to me, I bought a pair of shimano am45 nice and comfortable for short rides and any hike abike.
Long days out and lots of pedalling they just don't feel that good been all over with the cleat fittings. The shoes just feel like the are folding over the sides of the pedals along with my feet!


 
Posted : 20/08/2017 4:55 pm
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