Too Bright
05-24-22, 08:21 AM
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Too Bright
I got some feedback from some of the club members of my new Giro VR Touring shoes. Some of them thought they "were too bright". (For club or everyday use.) I like the shoes. Are they "too bright" for commuting? Should I return them to the shop? Computer pictures don't show the true color of the shoes, only bright Sunlight does. What should I do? I was thinking of throwing some dirt on them to tone them down so I don't get nasty feedback next time I ride with club members.
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05-24-22, 09:21 AM
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Picture isn't showing for me. 
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05-24-22, 09:25 AM
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As a commuter, anytime I get flak about my appearance, “mission achieved”.
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05-24-22, 09:29 AM
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They’ll get used to it.
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Remind the complainers that they only see your shoes when they're riding behind you.
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05-24-22, 11:18 AM
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I have those shoes. Giro Rumble. I got the fluorescent green ones. Black laces, so no one has ever said anything bad about them (to me). I love them, except that you MUST undo at least three courses of eyelets to get them on or off! But for the price I paid ($60) I am not complaining. The orange ones are cool in their own way. Rock on.
05-24-22, 11:20 AM
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If I'd started to get comments like "Yer skivvies're showin'!" then I might take action.
But with the colors of things, or how things are matching (or, more likely, mismatching) ... meh. Is what it is. And if it's something I like then another's concern isn't really an issue for me. But, that's me.
I'd think if you're okay with the color of something you should be okay with it. Then, revel in the fact you're "a unique" out there. Isn't much of a bad thing.
But with the colors of things, or how things are matching (or, more likely, mismatching) ... meh. Is what it is. And if it's something I like then another's concern isn't really an issue for me. But, that's me.
I'd think if you're okay with the color of something you should be okay with it. Then, revel in the fact you're "a unique" out there. Isn't much of a bad thing.
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Fashion is important! Denying this by pretending to be stoic and iconoclastic is a pretty normal way try to salvage some dignity. Taking the risk is better, but not reliable.
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05-24-22, 05:59 PM
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Bright is good, isn't it? Don't cyclists want to be visible and seen?
05-25-22, 07:13 AM
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Show up with these:
(My winter after-dark commuting shoes.)
(My winter after-dark commuting shoes.)
05-26-22, 04:34 PM
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"And...?" Invite them to justify their complaints so everyone can hear how dumb they sound.
05-26-22, 05:17 PM
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Unless they paid for your shoes, then I wouldn't sweat it. If the shoes work for you (performance and style wise), they just need to deal and get over it.
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05-26-22, 07:51 PM
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on your lawn
Your shoes are so bright they gotta wear shades.
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Originally Posted by Colorado Kid
Come on, show me you bright shoes.
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If you're told your lights are too bright, maybe think about it. If it's your shoes... as in, they simply don't like the color? Really? Are these people five years old? Offer to rectify the problem by kicking your foot where the sun don't shine.
The shoes, or the dog?? 
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a pair of Brooks GTS behind my wife's dirty dog I used for a half marathon.
06-03-22, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BobbyG
Show up with these:
(My winter after-dark commuting shoes.)
(My winter after-dark commuting shoes.)
06-03-22, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RidingMatthew
haha that would work for after dark commuting!
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all the others are black, brown or greenish sandal
06-03-22, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by flangehead
As a commuter, anytime I get flak about my appearance, “mission achieved”.
