Not stupid looking road shoe
06-28-06, 02:11 PM
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If these fit you, there you go!
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1
Anybody know anything about these? I can't seem to find them anywhere else, but I keep seeing them on ebay. The seller won't answer any of my questions, though.
-=schorsch=-
p.s. this is ok, right? since it's not my auction? hope so.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1
Anybody know anything about these? I can't seem to find them anywhere else, but I keep seeing them on ebay. The seller won't answer any of my questions, though.
-=schorsch=-
p.s. this is ok, right? since it's not my auction? hope so.
06-28-06, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinRobert
thanks 'nother. I never said solid black, and if you don't want to help me, why do you bother to reply?
I never though by saying road shoes are dumb, people would want to nail cleats to my feet! Geeze! Calm down guys, I don't care if you like the fancy ones, they're just not for me.
I never though by saying road shoes are dumb, people would want to nail cleats to my feet! Geeze! Calm down guys, I don't care if you like the fancy ones, they're just not for me.
So our dumb shoes aren't for you, but despite our dumb shoes, you'd like a little advice.
First piece of advice...don't insult the shoes that the majority of forum members use before asking them to suggest shoes that don't look like theirs.
Second piece of advice...check out danscomp.com for some clipless BMX shoes. They don't carry the ones I have any more but they still have some decent looking Vans.
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06-28-06, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by schorschi
If these fit you, there you go!
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1
Anybody know anything about these? I can't seem to find them anywhere else, but I keep seeing them on ebay. The seller won't answer any of my questions, though.
-=schorsch=-
p.s. this is ok, right? since it's not my auction? hope so.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:SS:US:1
Anybody know anything about these? I can't seem to find them anywhere else, but I keep seeing them on ebay. The seller won't answer any of my questions, though.
-=schorsch=-
p.s. this is ok, right? since it's not my auction? hope so.
I want a set of those so bad.
06-28-06, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nocondorfx
i gots these... their pretty plain compared to alot of them out there
sadals and socks is whack lol
sadals and socks is whack lol
disclaimer: the following is a joke
Originally Posted by JustinRobert
Hi all. I want to buy a new pair of road shoes that aren't ******** looking, SPD friendly....
06-28-06, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinRobert
thanks 'nother. I never said solid black, and if you don't want to help me, why do you bother to reply?
I never though by saying road shoes are dumb, people would want to nail cleats to my feet! Geeze! Calm down guys, I don't care if you like the fancy ones, they're just not for me.
I never though by saying road shoes are dumb, people would want to nail cleats to my feet! Geeze! Calm down guys, I don't care if you like the fancy ones, they're just not for me.
I use the shimanos that are pictured in post #16. Had them for about 1500 miles now and no complaints.
mscycler
06-28-06, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mscycler
Dude, go back and re-read 'nothers post. Seemed to me like he was giving good advice. Matter of fact, he didn't use the word black in his post anywhere...
06-28-06, 04:22 PM
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06-28-06, 05:52 PM
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Specialized Sonoma, not super rigid, and the stitching kind of looks like something spiderman wears when he rides, but I like them.
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...oeSonoma_l.jpg
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...oeSonoma_l.jpg
06-28-06, 06:04 PM
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vans slipons = all you need
06-28-06, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by djbowen1
is this a joke
To the OP: go get yourself a pair of Sidi Genius 5. I have the 2005 Model and they are mostly black except the buckle is red. The shoes are a little expensive but you get what you pay for.
06-28-06, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by wile e. coyote
Specialized Sonoma, not super rigid, and the stitching kind of looks like something spiderman wears when he rides, but I like them.
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...oeSonoma_l.jpg
https://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/...oeSonoma_l.jpg
06-28-06, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinRobert
... I swear some of the shoes out now look like damn geenie shoes. ...
Heh. I felt the same way when I was looking for a new pair of kicks. I started expecting them to come with glowsticks and candy necklaces!
I ended up getting a pair of Sidi Rampa 3's. I liked them because they were very subdued but still had nice clean lines and overall good style. I read a couple of posts that people were concerned with snugness with only 2 velcro straps. But they're plenty snug for me and I have a narrow foot. YMMV, though.
https://www.bicyclebuys.com/productimages/SIRA34PART.jpg
Good luck!
06-28-06, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinRobert
Hi all. I want to buy a new pair of road shoes that aren't ******** looking, SPD friendly. What I mean is simple, taseful looking shoes, I like solid colors and simple, minimal, design. I swear some of the shoes out now look like damn geenie shoes. Not to put form over function, but I do care about what I look like. Most cycling trends have way too much stuff going on. too many colors, logos, stripes, and overall craziness. Dosn't anybody make a road shoe that is the equivlent to the chuck taylor?
specialized shoes don't look too ridiculous. my pair has done well by me so far. I believe they are SPD compatible.
06-28-06, 08:51 PM
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Looking for some black, spd, walkable, carbon, performance shoes?
Time XMS shoes.
Time XMS shoes.
06-28-06, 09:23 PM
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I'm personally much more concerned about how things work than what they look like. SPD cleats are okay but not really what you want on a road bike. You want a stiff - perferably carbon - sole which many of the suggested shoes lack. I suppose you probably don't wear kit when you ride either. To each their own. I think it is good to be seen. The Sidi's shown are great shoes but a bit expensive even for me. Here is what I'm wearing these days which I like alot:
06-29-06, 07:52 AM
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First piece of advice...don't insult the shoes that the majority of forum members use before asking them to suggest shoes that don't look like theirs.
Second piece of advice...check out danscomp.com for some clipless BMX shoes. They don't carry the ones I have any more but they still have some decent looking Vans.
Second piece of advice...check out danscomp.com for some clipless BMX shoes. They don't carry the ones I have any more but they still have some decent looking Vans.
I have seen some nice ones thanks to everybody's advice. Thanks!
And Nother's correct, I just forgot to make a new paragraph.
06-29-06, 08:20 AM
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I just want something simple and tasteful.
Can anyone really see what someone's shoes look like at 100 RPMs?
But to answer your question, just about any mountain shoe looks "normal."
I wear the Answer Tantric, which I think is pretty basic, but may be too gaudy for you.
06-29-06, 08:47 AM
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No, but your post is. Why did you even bother to post if that was what you were going to write. Some people are f'n morons.
06-29-06, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by slowandsteady
I think they thought it was a joke because cycling should have more to do with fitness, skill, and effort than how pretty one's shoes are. It just seems a bit shallow to care what your cycling shoes look like. I mean did you get into cycling because spandex shorts with a wad of diaper padding and shiney silver velcro shoes look awesome or is it because you like to ride a bike?