JT! Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 My ribos are getting a bit more like a sandle now. So what should i buy?I prefer the 'proper' trials shoes as opposed to any old trainer or skate shoe. I had the try-all shoes a few years back and they were ok but they didn't seem to last very long and not really very stiff, then i bought the silver ribos and they were quite uncomfortable, and not very good to walk about it at all, but really good to ride in.I would have bought the black ribos that're one tartybikes but they arn't in my sise (10) so it'd have to be the £80 ones which are a bit pricey when you can get the better looking tridents at just over £60.So...What's a girl to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Oliver Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 You will be happy with the trident, they are wearing well & i live in mine Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantham Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) Tridents for sure, the sole seems to be holding up a lot better than my ribo's have, I still have a pair of ribo's as well, but never wear them as the tridents are more comfortable and as you say i think they look better +you'll save yourself some money Edited April 16, 2008 by grantham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 The tridents are so 'alien' looking. THey are definately not the best on looks, but are the best on prices. Try-alls are poo. Every pair i have seen of them (friends and mine) fall apart. Which is pretty shitty.I voted Ribo's cos they look the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Try-alls look the best but fall apart within weeks.Tridents look good aswell but not sure on wear rate yet.Ribos just look horrible and fall apart.I would go listen to what other people saying and go for the tridents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Tridents for sure, the sole seems to be holding up a lot better than my ribo's have, I still have a pair of ribo's as well, but never wear them as the tridents are more comfortable and as you say i think they look better +you'll save yourself some moneyLOL, it is exactly the same soleribo's are the best, end of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 LOL, it is exactly the same soleribo's are the best, end ofdifferent material if i remember correctly ash....the northwave shoes on trials-uk have a similar sole to the ribo'sTRIDENTRIBONORTHWAVETRY-ALL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 ok fair enough, thought they all used the davos sole, guess they copied that too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 the northwave shoes on trials-uk have a similar sole to the ribo'sAnd are still arse ugly as are all trials shoes. If somebody made some half-decent trials shoes which you wouldn't be too embarrassed to go into a shop to buy a drink, or something, wearing - I think loads of people would buy them.I just can't bring myself to buy any because they are so unbearabley gay looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 And are still arse ugly as are all trials shoes. If somebody made some half-decent trials shoes which you wouldn't be too embarrassed to go into a shop to buy a drink, or something, wearing - I think loads of people would buy them.I just can't bring myself to buy any because they are so unbearabley gay looking.haha i know what you mean, because my feet are so big i look like a clown when i wear my ribo's but think the try-all's are the nicest looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 And are still arse ugly as are all trials shoes. If somebody made some half-decent trials shoes which you wouldn't be too embarrassed to go into a shop to buy a drink, or something, wearing - I think loads of people would buy them.I just can't bring myself to buy any because they are so unbearabley gay looking.Your riding about on a bike that has a low seat or no saddle at all, making it look like a kids bike? and your worried about the style of your shoes.....haha...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Your riding about on a bike that has a low seat or no saddle at all, making it look like a kids bike? and your worried about the style of your shoes.....haha......Call me vein, but I don't want to add insult to injury. Don't think my bike looks that bad anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Call me vein, but I don't want to add insult to injury. Don't think my bike looks that bad anyway...sorry it wasnt meant as a harsh dig ....just a passing comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ive been thinking the same thing... on a pair of old school monty boots at the mo (blue and yellow now whos a clown ) but when they wear out... what to replace them with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyB Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 RIBO nuf said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Surprised that no one has mentioned fit. I have experience of all three shoes makes in the poll. Try All are fine if you have broad feet, if not your feet will roll in them.Ribo are a little undersized making mail order difficult.Trident have proved to be a good fitting shoe.The comments above about wear rates is pretty spot on, as Sam said, he lives in his shoes and they are holding together well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I think i'll go with trident. For the £25 extra i'm not gonna get the ribos when they seem to be pretty mucht he same thing. Don't like the new look of the ribos anyway, thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebryan Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 just a question :The people that ride only street do you wear more vans type shoes or proper trials? The people thats ride comps and natural what do you wear more proper trials shoes or vans type?Got the feeling shoes caters for the terrain and style of ridding me i go for practibility and go for trials shoes so i have less chance to hurt my shins again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 How comes northwaves arent in the poll? would have thought these were the best looking, look comfy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) I would like to hear a review of the tridents off someone not sponsored by trialsman or NSE or trident. Would be able to get a true and not biased in anyway view on them. Edited April 17, 2008 by basher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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