help with shoes

[phil-sti]

can you use these http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/sh...

with flat pedals ?

[dubbs]

You could but probably wouldn't...

Why do you want to? What sort of flat pedal, what sort of cycling we talking about?

[phil-sti]

normal trail riding,gisburn, grizedale and the such plus xc as well.

i use flats now and all though a set of spd pedals aint too dear iver never used them and wouldnt want to use glentress as a first time on thursday

[fatwomble]

I wouldn't, I don't think the soles would be suitable.

I agree Glentress probably isn't the place to try SDPs for the first time, although once you are used to them the Red route is ok with clipless, not sure about the black route though, would probably stick to platform peddles for that.

[phil-sti]

anyone recommend some good shoes for use with flats ?

[Parsnip]

phil-sti said:

anyone recommend some good shoes for use with flats ?

5.10s are what you are after.

Waffle sole skate shoes do the job 90% as good - TK Maxx is always worth a look

[stu8975]

Definately no (spd shoes)..ive got M075's, you might get about 10 feet in them before your feet slip off the pedals and your nads connect with crossbar or back of stem...as above, five tens, pretty much any waffle sole design...have a look on the bike radar webby or forum.

[anonymous-user]

phil-sti said:

can you use these http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/clothing/sh...

with flat pedals ?

no, the sole is too stiff and it wont get any grip on the pedals. dependant upon the pedals, ie if they are something like dmr v12/wellgo copies, some dirt cheap trainers with flat soles are the best option, running flats you really want something that will "bend" over the pedals so you feet dont slip around too much.

[a11y_m]

I wasn't sure I'd like flat pedals so bought a pair of Vans-style shoes for £15 from a discount sports shop to get me started, waffe sole and decent rubber. I intended replacing them with 5.10s once I decided if I liked flats (which I do for some stuff) but the cheapo's are still going strong after 12 months so not got around to it yet.

5.10s might be worth the extra though as I've tried a mate's pair and they are stupidly grippy.

[Minnsy]

After using an assortment of shoes for flats over the years, bought a pair of 5.10's and they are extremely good. Super grippy and well built. Highly recommended.
Also looked at some Shimano ones, but the 5.10s were recommended above all others. Bought them at Innerleithen bike shop, and their first outing was the Glentress black run! Really inspires confidence, as they just stick to the pedal...

Dave

Edited by Minnsy on Monday 24th August 12:56

[dubbs]

My 5.10s are superb on DMR V12s... to tghe point where it's actually difficult to slightly change your pedal position when riding as they grip so well!!